Lay Council Regional Director Hank Dobson: Regional Lay Council Academy

Price Cathedral AME Zion Church: Share a favorite memory for the 131st Church Anniversary & Mortgage Burning Service

131ST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY

As we prepare to celebrate our Mortgage Burning & 131st Church Anniversary

Sept 14, 2025 | 3PM

We’re reflecting on all the moments big and small that have shaped our journey.

We would love for YOU to be part of this celebration by sharing a favorite memory from your time with us. We’ll be highlighting memories throughout our anniversary celebration, so feel free to include photos, short videos, or just a quick written note.

SHARE PHOTOS | CLICK HERE

SHARE A WRITTEN NOTE | CLICK HERE

“FORWARD TOGETHER & BETTER TOGETHER”

FAITH. FAMILY. FORWARD

Scripture Job 8:7 (NRSV) “Though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.”

WH&OMS: Honoring 90 years old and older Life Members

The Department of Church Growth & Development: The State of Your Church Course Curriculum & The Kingdom Agenda Master Class Series

Dear Zion Family,

We are excited to invite you to SAVE THE DATE for an empowering experience brought to you by the Department of Church Growth & Development, in collaboration with The Board of Bishops and the Department of Records, Research & Archives.

Join us on a transformational journey—Monday nights @ 8 PM (EST) beginning Sept.  8 as we explore The State of Your Church Course Curriculum & The Kingdom Agenda Master Class Series!

Here’s What’s Coming Up:

State of Your Church Course Curriculum

Our course curriculum—unfolding over two semesters—will provide a framework for evaluating, renewing, and strengthening your congregation from the inside out. We’ll explore the 7 Dimension of Flourishing People & 15 Dimensions of Thriving Churches to help us apply these key principles to our local ministries. Click the images below to learn more about each dimension!

The Kingdom Agenda Master Class Series

This Master Class Series features 10 impactful sessions crafted to shift our focus from mere church maintenance to a vibrant Kingdom mentality. Below is a sneak peek at some of the topics.

Stay tuned for registration details and additional info. In the meantime, join us in a Connectional Week of Prayer & Fasting, September 2nd - 8th, 2025. Click the image below to download the Fasting Guide.

Need a Reminder?

Signup to receive text message updates & reminders from the Department about upcoming trainings & events. Just text the word “CONNECT” to

(833) 266-5356

Yours in Christ,

Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather

Executive Director

Department of Church Growth & Development

The A.M.E. Zion Church

The Department of Church Growth & Development: Preserving Black Churches Grant Program

Greetings Family!

The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for their Preserving Black Churches Grant program. Annual grants from Preserving Black Churches are intended to preserve historic Black houses of worship and advance ongoing preservation activities while strengthening capacity for historic congregations, and preservation and community organizations to steward, manage, and better utilize their historic structures. Grants from Preserving Black Churches range from $50,000 to $500,000. The application period is Monday, August 4 - September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM (EST). Links to more information about this opportunity are below.

The Department of Church Growth & Development is here to help you through the process. The Department will host an information session on Monday, August 11th at 8:00 PM (EST). Zoom information for that session is below.

For questions and additional resources, please see the following links:

Guidelines- https://savingplaces.org/preserving-black-churches-guidelines

FAQ https://savingplaces.org/black-churches-faq