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Rev Gordon selected for
Ebony's "Young Leaders of the Future"
Sherman A. Gordon, D.Min.,
pastor of New  Philadelphia
A.M.E. Church in Carson, CA, is recognized in the February 2003 issue of EBONY
Magazine as one of the ‘Young Leaders of the Future’. He was one of 22
persons, 30 yrs and younger, selected from vast number of qualified educated
nominees from across the country. For more on this story [Click
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Convocation Schedule
Announced
Bishop Vinton R.
Anderson ( vander2201@aol.com )
yesterday released the schedule of the upcoming  CONVO
series of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This will be a
continuation of the series which preceded the 2000 General Conference in
Cincinnati. The first will be CONVO V, scheduled to be held at the
Marriott-Orlando Airport on Tuesday , January 28th at 10 a.m. and conclude on
Wednesday January 29th at 5 p.m. [Click
Here] for A.M. E. Today's coverage from CONVO V. CONVO VI will be held in Philadelphia
from June 29th to 30th and will dovetail with the installation of Bishop Richard
Franklin Norris as the Council of Bishops' President. CONVO VII will
be held in Birmingham Alabama Dec. 1-3 2003 and South Carolina will host CONVO
VIII in February of 2004. Bishop Anderson said, "Please
retain the schedule for the A.ME
Church's CONVO series and plan to attend. If you have any questions,
please contact my Executive AIDE, Mrs. Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker at the office 202-
842-3788 or by email at jdupontw@aol.com."
Council of Bishops
Bishops of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church unite in support of Morris Brown College
In a recent meeting of the Council of Bishops, the
Council affirmed its continued commitment to Morris Brown College,
especially at this hour of crisis. The Bishops of the AME Church said they join with
Bishop Frank C. Cummings and Board members, administration, loyal faculty,
staff, students, and the many thousands of alumni and supporters to affirm
the future of Morris Brown College. For the full story [Click
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Bishop Richard
Franklin Norris, administered the wedding vows Saturday afternoon, when his son,
Rev. Marcellus Alexander Norris married
Dawn Elizabeth Murray. Also participating were Bishop Philip R.
Cousin, Bishop Zedekiah L. Grady and Rev. Ellis Washington, pastor of host
church, St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, in Philadelphia.
1st
Episcopal District
Rev. Marcellus Norris joins
Dawn Elizabeth Murray in Holy Matrimony
 It
was one of the largest weddings Philadelphia has seen in some time when Rev.
Marcellus Alexander Norris took Dawn Elizabeth Murray for his wife.
Three Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church participated in the
ceremony, including the groom's father Bishop Richard Franklin Norris, Presiding
Prelate of the 14th Episcopal District. Bishop Norris was joined by fellow
Bishops the Right Reverend Zedekiah L. Grady, of the host 1st Episcopal
District and Bishop Philip R. Cousin Sr., Presiding Prelate of the 4th Episcopal
District and former Bishop of the 1st. For the full story and more
pictures [Click
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15th
Episcopal District
Mrs. Brenda Tipton,
sister of Bishop Gregory Ingram, called home from labor to reward on
Christmas
It is with great sorrow and
regret that we share the announcement of the passing on Wednesday,
December 25t, 2002, of Mrs. Brenda Tipton, Sister of Bishop Gregory Gerald
McKinley Ingram, Presiding Bishop of the , Fifteenth Episcopal District of the
African Methodist Episcopal Church. Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday
December 31, 2002 at Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church 19801
Cherrylawn, Detroit, Michigan 48221
Memorials and condolences may be sent to:
Bishop and Mrs. Gregory G. M. Ingram, 7382 Carlyle Crossing, West Bloomfield, MI
48322. (248) 661-4301
Rev. Simon P. Bouie, a candidate
for Episcopal office, delivers a spirit-filled closing sermon for
the 1st Episcopal District's Fall Convocation.
1st
Episcopal District
Fall Convocation hits spiritual high
marks while taking care of business
 Bishop
Zedekiah L. Grady, held his first Fall Convocation as the Presiding Prelate of the
1st Episcopal District, and showed he could both shepherd the business of
the district in a manner befitting the most experienced CEO and still
revel in the spirituality of the Holy Ghost anointed worship services which
permeated the Convocation. This was not business as usual under the exemplary,
directed and spiritual leadership of Bishop Grady. For more information [Click
Here]
9th
Episcopal District
North Alabama Annual Conference
concludes a spirit-filled success
 Bishop
T. Larry Kirkland, Presiding Prelate of the 9th Episcopal District, nobly lead
the North Alabama Annual Conference with an enhanced richness and spirituality.
He presided over the conference in a refreshing, gentle, humorous, and efficient
manner. For more information [Click
Here]
1st
Episcopal District
Lutheran Theological Seminary
spotlights Pastor Vernon Ross, Jr.
 Pastor
Vernon Ross, Jr., of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Pottstown, PA,
in the Philadelphia District of the First Episcopal District, was recently the
subject of a feature in the Lutheran Theological Seminary at
Philadelphia's online magazine. Rev. Ross, a graduate of
Lutheran, was selected for his diligent work in revitalizing a church on
the decline while maintaining an already hectic schedule. For the full
story [Click
Here]
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This week's Church School Lesson is
being provided by Sister Jeanne Chavious, Philadelphia Annual Conference
Church School Superintendent. There will be an interactive feature added
shortly so Church School teachers around the world can discuss their lessons,
crafts and other plans online. [CLICK
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our weekly Bible Challenge which can be found at http://www.ame-today.com/quiz
This is the first of several quizzes that will be coming shortly to A.M.E.
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Rev. Gregory
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A.M.E. Today
Contributing 
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