AME Zion Christian Education Department

 

Important updates from CED and beyond!

ELEVATE 2026 is headed to Phoenix, Arizona! Get ready for another unforgettable experience filled with transformative teaching, powerful preaching and faith-filled fellowship as we come together to ELEVATE! Convention registration and the official hotel room block opens on September 1st. See the flyer for Hotel rates & accommodations and travel discounts. Start making plans now, gather your church family, and prepare to meet us in Phoenix. More information is coming soon.

Introducing the 2026 CED Month Theme!  Strong Ministries. Strong Churches. "So we built the wall...for the people had a mind to work." — Nehemiah 4:6 This year, we're embracing God's call to build ministries that are spiritually healthy, mission-focused, and equipped to strengthen the Church for generations to come. When God's people unite with faith, purpose, and a willingness to serve, there is no limit to what He can accomplish through us. Join us throughout CED Month as we embrace the third emphasis from our Board of Bishops, "Concentrating on our Ministries." We will grow, learn, and build together around this powerful theme.  Join us for our Thrive on Thursday Teaching Series beginning September 3rd at 7PM EST. Come be inspired, equipped, and empowered as we strengthen ministries, strengthen churches, and strengthen the Kingdom—together.

Join us for the next CED Family Meeting! Mark your calendars for September 14th at 7:00 PM EST as we come together for an important time of connection, updates, and fellowship. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to stay informed, engaged, and connected with the CED Family. Zoom Meeting ID: 870 3745 3157 Passcode: CED2026 Dial In: 1-309-205-3325 Passcode: 0617329#

Zion University Official Program and Report Book   Thank you to everyone who registered for the 26th Quadrennial Convention on Christian Education! Click below to download the official Zion University Report Book. This resource gathers the reports of our various ministries and auxiliaries, along with the report of the General Secretary-Treasurer and the Episcopal Directors of Christian Education. We invite you to review these reports as a witness to the work accomplished across the connection and as a glimpse of the vision guiding us into this next season.

Download the ZU Report Book

Vacation Bible School Anytime 2026 is now available for purchase! Harvest Time is coming, and workers are wanted!  Get ready for Vacation Bible School 2026 with Harvest Time: Workers Wanted. This exciting resource will help churches prepare to teach, inspire, and engage children, youth, and families in meaningful Christian education. Purchase your copy today through the AME Zion Publishing House website and begin preparing for a fruitful VBS season! Pre-order the Physical copy here (includes access the digital pack) Purchase the digital copy here

Upcoming CED & Zion Events - More information coming soon! CED Month September 2026 Thrive on Thursdays Teaching Series Every Thursday in September at 7:00pm EST Connectional Lay Council Evangelistic Retreat October 9-11, 2026, Daytona Beach, FL Elevate Winter Meeting December 26-30, 2026, Phoenix Sheraton Downtown. Registration & room block open September 1st.