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The Winter Convocation & Ordination
Good Evening Wilmington District,
Presiding Elder Jones has passed the following information from Bishop Moore.
Due to the pending weather, Bishop Moore has decided to end the sessions with the closing Friday afternoon.
The Winter Convocation & Ordination program is attached to this email. Full information can be found on the following link: https://encamezion.org/wintercon2026/
Mass Clergy & Moral Leaders Call + National Briefing
January 20, 2026 | 8:00 PM ET
Join clergy and moral leaders from across the nation as we mobilize for justice, dignity, and moral action in this critical hour.
Register here: https://bit.ly/Jan20MoralMassVirtualCall
Please share with pastors, faith leaders, and justice partners who need to be in this room.
Bishop W. Darin Moore
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today we pause to remember a man who dared to believe that love could outshine hatred and that justice could rise like the morning sun. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. walked a path lit by courage, guided by faith, and strengthened by a hope that refused to surrender.
His voice stirred a nation, but it was his heart — steadfast, compassionate, and anchored in God’s vision of equality — that continues to inspire generations. He taught us that peace is powerful, that unity is possible, and that every act of kindness is a step toward the world he dreamed of.
As we honor his legacy, may we carry forward the work he began:
• choosing love when anger feels easier,
• choosing justice when silence feels safer,
• choosing hope when the world feels heavy.
Dr. King reminded us that light is always stronger than darkness. Today, may we let that light shine through us.
We remember. We honor. We continue the dream.
Kingdom Six-Month Reset
Meeting ID: 826 7615 4153
Passcode: 2025
Dial-In #: (312) 626-6799
Greetings Zion Family,
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM (EST), the Department of Church Growth & Development, in collaboration with the Department of Records & Research invites you to join us for a powerful and timely experience—the Kingdom Six-Month Reset.
This gathering builds on the foundational vision first shared by Brian R. Thompson Sr., President of the Board of Bishops, at the beginning of his tenure. As we reach the midpoint of the year, this moment provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign with God’s purpose and direction for this season of the church.
Bishop Thompson will serve as our guest presenter, guiding us through a time to envision, evaluate, engage, empower, and elevate our collective work—resetting together for renewed kingdom impact.
We encourage pastors, leaders, and members across Zion to join us as we move forward with clarity, unity, and faith.
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.”
(Psalms 92:12-13 NIV; and see Book of Discipline, Page 400).
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather
Executive Director
Department of Church Growth & Development
The A.M.E. Zion Church
Passcode: 2025
Dial-In #: (312) 626-6799
Greetings Zion Family,
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 8:00 PM (EST), the Department of Church Growth & Development, in collaboration with the Department of Records & Research invites you to join us for a powerful and timely experience—the Kingdom Six-Month Reset.
This gathering builds on the foundational vision first shared by Brian R. Thompson Sr., President of the Board of Bishops, at the beginning of his tenure. As we reach the midpoint of the year, this moment provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign with God’s purpose and direction for this season of the church.
Bishop Thompson will serve as our guest presenter, guiding us through a time to envision, evaluate, engage, empower, and elevate our collective work—resetting together for renewed kingdom impact.
We encourage pastors, leaders, and members across Zion to join us as we move forward with clarity, unity, and faith.
“The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God.”
(Psalms 92:12-13 NIV; and see Book of Discipline, Page 400).
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather
Executive Director
Department of Church Growth & Development
The A.M.E. Zion Church
YACM Unleashed: The Revival Road Tour!
Young Adults—this one is for YOU!
Get ready to experience faith on fire at YACM Unleashed: The Revival Road Tour!
This March 2026, we’re bringing revival to the road with powerful worship, real conversations, bold preaching, and a space where your faith, purpose, and passion collide.
Come expecting renewal. Come ready to be unleashed.
More information coming soon!
Christian Education Department Elections Commission
The Christian Education Department Elections Commission would like to make the following announcement.
In addition to the Regional Chair positions, the following positions for Young Adults in Christian Ministries (YACM) are available for election:
- Vice Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Chaplain
Individuals who have already completed an acknowledgment form and are interested in these positions do not need to submit another form; they may simply note their interest on the application.
Anyone who has previously submitted an application may update it to indicate the positions they wish to be considered for at this time.
Thank you,
Rev. Dr. Paula B. Blue & Dean Margaree Coleman-Carter, Co-Chairs
Christian Education: Elevate Merchandise
Missed Elevate? We have a very limited supply of merch available for sale.
Visit https://bit.ly/
Christian Education: The 26th Quadrennial Convention
Please mark your calendar for Zion University, the Quadrennial Convention on Christian Education, to be held in Greenville, South Carolina, July 18-22, 2026.
This gathering will celebrate the work accomplished around the globe, foster connection among ministry leaders, and provide space for reflection and forward-looking conversation to advance Christian Education in our Zion.
Additional details will be released soon.
Christian Education: Called to Serve
Are you called to serve? The Christian Education Department is prayerfully recruiting candidates who desire to serve with excellence, faith, and integrity. Take the first step and complete the acknowledgement form at bit.ly/44Pxcl8. The deadline is Monday, February 16th.
Cape Fear Conference 1st Check-Up Meeting
Friendly Reminder.
The Founders Day Check-Up Meeting of the Cape Fear Conference will be held at St. Luke AME Zion Church, Wilmington, NC, January 17 at 10 am.
LaVerna Hargrove
From Harry Johnson
Hello!
Happy New Year! We hope that you will join us for our mid-year Church School Partnership Network Meeting on Tues. Jan. 13th at 6:30 pm-8:00 pm at First Baptist Activity Center (1939 Independence Blvd.). We will hear from J'vanete Skiba, executive director of New Hanover County Resiliency Task Force, Jared Worthington, Executive Director of School Support for NHCS, and Jo Wainright, NCCUMC Congregations for Children Director. Whether your church already has a partnership, interested in starting one, or would like to volunteer as an individual, we would love to see you there!
Register here: https://givebutter.com/jan26churchschool
Thank you,
The OCN Team
Christian Network
www.onechristiannetwork.com
(910)297-3594
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