The Body of Christ is made of many parts, and people experience their understanding of God in many different ways. On this blog, we'll consider the beliefs and activities of congregations, denominations and different religions.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
General Conference News Digest 07.05.2021
General Conference News Digest July 5th
Editor's Note: The Christian Recorder will provide coverage on-site from our columnists as well as contributors from across the connectional church. We are especially thankful for our 11th Episcopal District media partners. You can also access us on the GC2020 App on your Android, iPhone, or computer. Please make sure to check out the AME Church Facebook and YouTube pages for photos and updates.
The General Conference “Business UNusual”
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th District TCR Field Representative
It has always surprised me to see a Church meeting agenda with “Unfinished Business” already in the agenda. Today, doing business the UNusual way is part of the agenda. Tomorrow, the General Conference of our beloved denomination the African Methodist Episcopal Church will be convening as UNusual, by date, venue, and business. Around this time last year, the Church was grappling with the question of either postponing the General Conference by a few months or holding it virtually or moving it to July 2021. A few months later, the decision was to move to July 2021 in-person.
An Unparalleled Experience: The Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts Virtual Camporee
By Rev. Dr. Missiouri L McPhee, 11th Episcopal District
For the better half of a Quadrennium the Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts (AAMES) had faithfully been planning its Quadrennial Camporee to be held ahead of the 2020 General Conference at Camp LaNoChe, in Paisley, Florida (just outside Orlando). The Quadrennial Camporee has been a tradition of AAMES since its inception in July 4-7, 1996, in Louisville, Kentucky (with the invaluable support of retired Presiding Elder. Robert E. Keesee, then pastor of Quinn Chapel AME Church in Louisville, Kentucky).
The Connectional Women in Ministry elects the Reverend Dr. Erika D. Crawford as President for a second term
By Rev. Renita Green, TCR Columnist and Lead General Conference Reporter
Elections were far from normal for the Connectional Women in Ministry. Accustomed to electing at the seat of the General Concference, past years found us lined up in the corridor, sometimes late past dinner, with our membership being checked for voting eligibility. Eligible voters filled the rows from the front to the back as others gathered around—some standing, some sitting—all waiting to learn who would lead us into the next quadrennial.
Dr. Michael A. Cousin, Sr., 2nd Episcopal District
Before the General Conference is called to order, the Revisions Committee is tasked with the responsibility of cataloguing the many pieces of proposed legislation to be presented and considered by the general body. There are over 300 pieces of proposed legislation from across the connection, a deluge of ideas hopeful in improving the polity and doctrine of the church. Out of this number, maybe 30 pieces will be adopted into the Book of Doctrine and Discipline while remaining pieces may be reworked and presented again and at the next General Conference.
The Christian Recorder is the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the oldest continuously produced publication by persons of African descent.
Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, Chair of the General Board Commission on Publications Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, President/Publisher of the AME Sunday School Union Mr. John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder
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