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Special Announcements:

 
 
June 23, 2009
 
 
Dear Connectional Members and Friends,
 
It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. Leroy Johnson, Jr., the son of Rev. Dr. & Mrs. (Simmie) Leroy Johnson, Sr.   Dr. Leroy Johnson is the pastor of Missionary Temple CME Church in San Francisco, California (in the Northern California Region of the Ninth Episcopal District), and the immediate past connectional Coordinator of Chaplain Services.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be held on Friday, June 26, 2009, 11:00 a.m., at Missionary Temple CME Church, 1455 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA   94115.  Telephone:  415-921-3324  Fax:  415-775-4873.
 
You may send condolences, cards, flowers, and other expressions of sympathy to Dr. & Mrs. Leroy Johnson, Sr., 1124 Ironwood Circle, Fairfield, CA   94533. 
 
Please keep Dr. & Mrs. Johnson and their immediate family in prayer.   
 
 
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In His Service,
 
 
Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr.
 
“Together We Can”
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June 9, 2009
Dear Connectional Members and Friends,
 
It is with deep regret to inform you of the passing of Mr. William Everett, the father of Rev. Paul Everett, pastor of First CME Church (Anchorage, Alaska) in the Alaska-Pacific Region of the Ninth Episcopal District.  Mr. Everett passed away yesterday.
 
Funeral services for Mr. Everett will be held on Monday, June 15, 2009, 1:00 p.m., at New Hope Friendship Baptist Church, 2205 Harrison Avenue, San Diego, CA   92113. Church telephone:  619-234-5506.
 
You may send condolences, cards, flowers, and other expressions of sympathy to the Everett family in care of New Hope Friendship Baptist Church.  You may contact Rev. Everett via e-mail at reveverett@aol.com
 
Please keep Rev. Paul Everett and his immediate family in prayer.   
 
 
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In His Service,

 Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr.

“Together We Can”


 

 

Sunday, March 29, 2009

Lewis Chapel Pastor Reed Awarded Citizen of the Year
 
(reprinted from The Christian Index Online)
 
Rev. Charles A. Reed, Sr., pastor of Lewis Chapel CME Church in Santa Barbara, California (The Miracle by the Beach) was awarded the "Citizen of the Year for 2008" for his outstanding work in the community. "Brother Chuk" as he is known, is the Police Chaplain for the department and very active.

Pastor Reed was appointed to Lewis Chapel in the fall of 2007 and relocated to the city from Los Angeles. After being pulled over by the police four times in three months, Pastor Reed made an appointment with S.B. Police Chief Cam Sanchez to discuss the matter. But, Pastor Reed did more than just talk about the problem facing Black men in Santa Barbara, Pastor Reed got involved. He joined the Police Citizens Academy and finished in April of 2008. During his background investigation, Bishop Williamson said, Pastor Reed would be "proactive" in his work with law enforcement. This has proven to be quite an understatement.

Pastor Reed's first call to duty as Chaplain was to the aid of a woman who's 11-year old daughter had died. It would not be the last time he would come face to face with death. On the 4th of July 2008, Pastor Reed decided to go out in the field with his sergeant, Sgt. Riley Harwood, instead of staying at home and enjoying the holiday with his family. That night, Pastor Reed was one of the first to arrive on the scene of a gang-related homicide. Pastor Reed assisted in stabilizing the victim on a back-board, only realizing some time later the teenage victim bled on him. Pastor Reed also assisted in the investigation by escorting traumatized witnesses to the Police Station and comforting them until they could be interviewed by detectives.

In November, he assisted with a death investigation. In December, Pastor Reed was called out to help in another homicide—a stabbing that occurred at a halfway house. There, Pastor Reed counseled a very distraught witness for nearly two hours until he was calm enough to provide a statement to detectives. But the role of a Police Chaplain consists of more than just helping with death investigations, as Pastor Reed's other activities demonstrate. During this past year, he has graduated from the Department's Citizen Academy, he met frequently with the Chief and Deputy Chief, served as a liaison with the Interfaith Ministerial Alliance, rode along with the Tactical Patrol Force and made contacts with the homeless, assisted with a runaway juvenile case and a warrant service, represented the Department at the funeral of a City Official, counseled SBPD employees facing personal challenges, and helped with the Special Event Unit with issues concerning the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King rally.

Pastor Reed has been married to his beautiful wife Joyce for almost thirty years. His son Charles Jr., is the drummer at Amos Memorial in Los Angeles. His daughter Shalen sings with Joyce in the singing group "Called." In his spare time he is a talented artist, lifeguard, and is the Head Swim Team Coach at the Montecito YMCA. The team has won many swim meets and a League Title under his leadership. Pastor Reed has even worked hard on the shooting range, and is an excellent marksmen.

During his brief tenure as a Police Chaplain Pastor Reed has had a tremendous impact on the Department. He has proven to be a great asset to the SBPD personnel and a positive influence in their relationship with the community. For these reasons "Brother Chuk"/Pastor Charles A. Reed, Sr. has been awarded by City of Santa Barbara and the Santa Barbara Police Department as the "Citizen of the Year" for 2008.

 

Rev. & Mrs. Napoleon Goshay

Dear Ninth District Members,
 

As the Presiding Bishop of the Ninth Episcopal District, I wish to congratulate Rev. Napoleon Goshay on being chosen as the 2008 Pastor of the Year for the Ninth Episcopal District.  Rev. Goshay was honored at the 13th CME Pastors’ Conference and 65th Founders' Celebration of Phillips School of Theology held January 12-15, 2009 in Atlanta, GA. 

 

Rev. Goshay is the pastor of Harper Chapel CME Church in Norwalk, CA and the Presiding Elder of the Los Angeles /San Diego District of the Southern California Region.

 

Hear Bishop Williamson's Emancipation Proclamation Message Delivered on January 1, 2009
 
 
On January 1, 2009, Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr. delivered the message for the Emancipation Proclamation worship service hosted by the Shreveport District (Louisiana Annual Conference) of the Fourth Episcopal District (Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Williams, Presiding Elder; Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Presiding Prelate).
 
Listen to the message (It may take up to 1 minute to open or download this large file in MIDI format (18 MB). 
 
Download the message in MP3 format here (22.9 MB)
 
Read the Latest Edition of the Ninth Episcopal District Newsletter

 

The December 2008 edition of the Ninth Episcopal District Newsletter is available here!
Hear Bishop Williamson Share With the National Public Radio
His Thoughts on the Importance of President-Elect Barack Obama's
Historic Win

On Sunday, November 9, 2008, black church leaders across America spoke to their congregations about President-elect Barack Obama's historic win. What will they say in their sermons? Bishop Henry M. Williamson Sr. shares parts of the message he prepared as a guest speaker at The West Angeles Church of God in Christ in Los Angeles (Bishop Charles Blake, Pastor) on Sunday, November 9.

 

 

 

of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church   
 
“Serving the Present Age through
 
Spiritual Development and Leadership!”

 

 
December 31, 2008
 
Greetings in the Matchless Name of Jesus the Christ!
 
It is with great joy that the Connectional Young Adult Ministry of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church announces the availability of its new official Web site! 
 
Please visit the Official CYAM Web site at:
 
http://www.c-m-e.org/cyam/
 
Come experience what’s new among the Young Adults across this great Zion!
 
The site is an intricate part of our effort to ensure that we continue to be relevant and accessible to you, and enhance
your experience as Christians, members and leaders of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. 
 
Simple-to-use navigation will quickly lead you to the information you are looking for, and the menu bars make it easy to access relevant topics and content.  Whether you use our Web site for a simple pursuit of information or a deeper quest for understanding and enlightenment, you will know at a glance about the breadth and depth of resources available to you.  
 
The Connectional Young Adult Ministry Web site will soon include such resources as a monthly Young Adult Newsletter, important announcements and information on upcoming events, monthly Polls on the most relevant topics/issues, and other resources to meet the needs of the Young Adult community at largeStop by today and register for the upcoming 2009 FOCUS Retreat or stop by the store (coming soon) and purchase the latest gear to promote your C.M.E. and Young Adult pride!
 
We are working dutifully to provide a Web site that will serve as an indispensable technological resource to you.  We
welcome and appreciate your comments and suggestions as we continue to grow and improve the site.  Visit the site today and show your love of Christ and support of this glorious ministry!
 
Thank you for your continued support of the Connectional Young Adult Ministry!

 
Your Servants in Christ,

Mr. Brian L. Magwood, Sr.
President, Connectional Young Adult Ministry
 
Ms. Jenether “Netta” Stampley
Secretary, Connectional Young Adult Ministry

Ms. Theresa Duhart, Webmaster: theresaduhart@comcast.net

 

 

 

Upcoming Connectional Events

 

 
of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church   
6530 Lake Mill Court,  Lithonia, Georgia   30038 
Telephone:  678-231-3145 
E-mail:  cme_cyac@yahoo.com

 

FOCUS Retreat 2009
Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, 2009
Louisville, Kentucky  
'Serve the Present Age through
Spiritual Development and Leadership!’ 

 

October 15, 2008

Greetings in the Matchless Name of Jesus the Christ!
 
It is with great joy that the Connectional Young Adult Ministry of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church announce the upcoming 2009 FOCUS Retreat
 
The Retreat will be held May 22-24, 2009 in the beautiful city of Louisville, Kentucky, where the Presiding Prelate is Bishop Edward Lynn Brown. The host site for the Retreat will be the spectacular Galt House Hotel & Suites. Please view the online documents for additional details regarding this blessed event!
 
The following documents are available online at our official CME Web site: 
 
-         Official Retreat Announcement Letter:
http://www.c-m-e.org/cyam/Retreat_Letter.pdf
 
-         Tentative Schedule of Activities (which includes the highly anticipated 'Meet the Candidates' forum)
http://www.c-m-e.org/cyam/TENTATIVE_schedule.pdf
 
- Souvenir Journal Advertisement Letter:
 http://www.c-m-e.org/cyam/Souvenir_Ad_Journal.pdf
 
-         Official 2009 FOCUS Retreat Registration Form:
http://www.c-m-e.org/cyam/2009_Final_Registration_Form.pdf  
 
Please distribute these documents throughout your esteemed churches, districts, in your community, and among your friends!  Help us spread the Good News as the Young Adults prepare to 'Serve the Present Age through Spiritual Development and Leadership!'
 
 
In His Service,
 
Mr. Brian Magwood, President
Connectional Young Adult Ministry
 
Ms. Jenether "Netta" Stampley, Secretary
Connectional Young Adult Ministry
 

 

Lay Publications and Training Resources
 
 
Introducing CMESpace -an online safe place and communication tool for our youth & young adults!  Spread the word and visit CMESpace!
 
Read the promotional letter about CMESpace from Dr. Carmichael Crutchfield, General Secretary,
Department of Christian Education.
Upcoming Connectional Events

 

 

Department of Lay Ministries

CIT Ministry:  Communication Information and Technology

 

...serving the interest of the video, computer, 

and other advancing technologies of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church

 

 

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Ninth Episcopal District CME Network

Through the visionary leadership of Bishop Williamson, the Ninth Episcopal District purchased its own domain, ninthdistrictcme.org, and established the Ninth District CME Network.  The Ninth District CME Network is an opportunity to provide each local church and District in the five Regions with a website, email account(s), and other web features, at a minimal cost of $25 per year for local churches with less than 100 members; $50 for local churches with 100 or more members; and $35 for Presiding Elders' Districts!  This amounts to $2-$4 per month!  Additionally, email accounts are available for $10 per year for those churches/Districts that wish to have a Ninth District email account only.  For additional information about the Ninth Episcopal District CME Network and to download an application, click here.  To sign up, contact Theresa Duhart by email <theresaduhart@comcast.net

 

 
Prayer Corner: 
 

Please remember to keep our College of Bishops, General Officers, Connectional Officers, Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Connectional brothers and sisters lifted in prayer!

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