Bishop & Dr. Louise are encouraging you to VOTE!

The day so many of us have been waiting for and working towards is here and YOU are the star of the show! YOUR TIME TO SHINE IS NOW. Nothing is more important than the voice of the voters, so please – go be heard. Grab a friend so you can relieve each other and hold your spots in line. Head to the polls prepared with water, a folding chair, an umbrella, snacks, medication, your fully charged phone, earbuds, a car charger, and/or a backup battery. Dress in layers, plan to be both too hot and too cold at some point. Bring whatever you need to be comfortable that helps you to STAY IN LINE.

You can review your ballot here before you go to the polls.

Polls are open from 7 am - 7 pm today. If you are in line by 7 pm, do not leave until you are able to cast your vote.

If you have any questions, problems or see something at your polling location on Election Day that you feel should be reported, call 866.OUR.VOTE (866.687.8683). En Espanol 888-VE-Y-VOTA.

Official Statement from the College of Bishops Regarding Midterm Elections

Greetings in the Name of Elohim, Adonai, and Jehovah Jireh!

Two pictures come to mind seven days before these midterm elections. One photo features the late Bishop B. Julian Smith on the left of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr in March 1968. Another photo features an Albino CME Pastor, the late Dr. Jessie L Douglas! He was Dr. King's personal soloist.

If they were present today, I wonder what their response would be to the kidnapping attempt on Nancy Pelosi's life. What would they say in the aftermath of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol? What would they say to people living in their cars because they can't access affordable housing?

They could say a myriad of things, but their actions would be the same. It would be going to the polls and voting to make the change this country desperately needs! Our democracy, morality, and ethics are on the ballot.

The fight for voters' rights is still much alive today as it was throughout the country's history. And it is time for us to use the power of our vote to make our voices heard.

Get Involved!

As a church, you can use your van to take people to the polls while maintaining social distance. Don't have a van? Raise an offering to provide Uber rides to the polls! Partner with other community-based organizations to get the people to vote.

Organize a run/walk to the polls day! Give a gas card or gift card to the person who got the most people registered to vote and cast a ballot. Have a “date day" at the polls! You can make it to the polling place or mail your ballot to be counted.

The Bible says, In 2 Samuel 24:1 Again, the anger of the Lord burned against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go and take a census of Israel and Judah." If King David took a census, why are we not trusting the same for our people when poverty has moved from a temporary condition to now a social class in America? We must mobilize and vote because our lives depend on it!

Please know that Faith without a Vote is Dead! The choice is yours, for the one you feed is the one that Wins!

In addition, We encourage congregations to consider using the church’s parking lots and/ or the front of the church building as a 2022 Voter and Voting Encouragement Center by devoting some time over the next few days to either place “please vote on or before November 8th” on signage in front of your church or designate certain times when members of the congregation will stand in front of the church holding voting encouragement signs.

This communication serves as an official statement on behalf of the College of Bishops!

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr. Commission on Social Justice and Human Concern, Chair

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Vice Chair

Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick

Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr.

Bishop Kenneth W. Carter

Bishop James B. Walker

Bishop Sylvester Williams, Chair, College of Bishops

Bishop Teresa Jefferson-Snorton, Secretary

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas

Bishop C.K. Heath

Bishop Denise Anders-Modest

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr

Bishop Ricky D. Helton

Bishop Kwame Lawson Adjei

Bishop Marshall Gilmore, Retired

Bishop Othal H Lakey, Retired

Bishop Paul A.G. Stewart, Sr., Retired

Bishop Henry M. Williamson, Sr., Retired

Bishop C. James King, Jr., Retired

West GA Region CTI/CLTS Registration is Open

WEST GEORGIA REGION

Christian Training Institute (CTI) 2022-23

Friday and Saturday, November 11-12, 2022

GREETINGS SIXTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT MEMBERS, PRESIDING ELDERS, PASTORS, MINISTERS, MINISTERS IN TRAINING, LAITY YOUTH & CHILDREN,

On behalf of Bishop Thomas L. & Dr. Louise Baker Brown, Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin, Coordinator of the Practical Ministries Department, Mrs. Karen Searcy, Sixth District Director of Christian Education, and Rev. Montavious Brinson, Dean of Christian Leadership Training School, WELCOME to CTI 2022-23!! We are excited to come together as a Region and discuss the Quadrennial Theme, BE BOLD: FACE NOW, EMBRACE NEXT, SEE NEW in the context of implementing the CME Strategic Plan: Vibrant Church Development, Discipleship, Stewardship, and Congregational Ministry.

https://6thdistrictcme.org

In-person CTI will be held at St. Paul – Shiloh, 3345 Flint Hill Highway, Shiloh, GA 31816. Rev. Dr. Lindsey P. Napier, Jr. is the host pastor.

• CTI 2022-23 Friday, November 11, 2022, 6:00 PM is a required session for ALL Pastors and Ministers on Trial to meet and dialogue with Bishop Brown.

• CTI2022-23 Saturday, November 12, 2022, 8:30 AM invites all pastors and ministers on trial, all laity, and special sessions for children and youth, 5-11 and 12-17, respectively.

In order to receive a certificate from your Region, you must attend in-person sessions. Members of the Region are expected to attend in-person.

PRE-REGISTRATION: Whether you attend in person or online, pre-registration is required for everyone, including the youth and children. To register, please click here.

PRE-REGISTRATION is required in order to prepare sufficient box lunches. THE DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022. LUNCH CANNOT BE GUARANTEED FOR REGISTRATIONS RECEIVED AFTER TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH.

Reminders as you register:

• Pre-Registration will close Friday, November 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM

• ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE $30.00.

• Youth and Children Pre-Registration is free.

• Children and Youth sessions are in-person only.

• Adult Pre-Registration is $25.00 when paying your Elder directly; $28.16 if you pay through Eventbrite.

• If you paid your Elder, please remember to select Enter promo code and enter PaidElderCTI and hit APPLY. This is the first step after hitting Tickets on the first page. The Joint Board will confirm your payment to the Elder.

• If registering for the virtual session, your email address can only be used for one person only. If you use your email address for a second person, the first user is canceled out. Each registrant must have an individual email address.

• Prior to coming to the Zoom room, adults, please RENAME your device with these prefixes and your name:

o CLE Clergy (CLE Jack Doe)

o LAY Laity (LAY Jean Doe)

If you have questions about your registration, please contact your Region’s Joint Board

Member/Representative:

West GA Region Valerie Alexander valeriewalexander@gmail.com

If you have technical problems with registration, please contact Paul Davis at (706) 393-0258 or Que Jacobs at (478) 442-3360.

Should you have other questions or concerns, feel free to contact me at 6thDistrict@thecmechurch.org or by calling 626.625.4108.

Shalom,

Pansy R. Washington

Executive Coordinator

Sixth Episcopal District

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church