The CME Church Presents Operation Vaccination

Join us as we venture on a journey from November 1st through December 31st to improve vaccination knowledge and vaccination rates, promote health equity, and ensure that members of the black community have equitable access to the protection and education provided by vaccines.

Each Monday, you will hear from our denominational leaders. We will also host two live events with leaders within the health arena and are excited that 15 churches across the Connection will be hosting vaccination sites on various days. Please make sure that you are on the lookout for further information concerning the dates.

Operation Vaccination Team

Bishop Marvin Frank Thomas, Sr.

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr.

Dr. Richard Watkins

Rev. Daryl Ballard

Dr. Theresa Duhart

Mr. Shannon Faulk

Ms. Toya McQueen

Dr. Jacqueline I. Scott

Mr. Anthony Smoaks, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Cynthia Thompson

Ms. Tiffanie Thompson

Statement from the College of Bishops on the Israel/Gaza Conflict

October 31, 2023

Statement from the College of Bishops on the Israel/Gaza Conflict

The College of Bishops of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church add our voices to the collective voices of faith around the world in condemning the violence that is ravaging Israel/Gaza. We unequivocally condemn the attacks of Hamas upon the Jewish/Israeli community that has resulted in the death and destruction of innocent people, their lands, and their communities. We also condemn the attacks of Israel upon Palestine and Gaza that has also wrought death and destruction among innocent Palestinians.

We recognize that while Israel should be able to defend itself against terrorist attacks, the same should hold true for Palestinians who have lived under an oppressive, apartheid system for many years and are also entitled to live their lives with dignity and respect.

We join the voices that are calling for an immediate ceasefire of all hostilities and ask that parties seek to resolve their differences in a diplomatic, peaceful manner. The history of the region is a complicated one with Jews, Muslims, and Christians all laying claim to the land. We pray that the descendants of Abraham would come to a mutual understanding and not misuse the biblical texts of their traditions to justify genocide and harm upon citizens who are seeking to live safe, productive lives.

We as members of the community of faith continue to lift prayers for an end to the conflict but also call on our government and diplomatic officials to use everything at their disposal to achieve a peace resolution.

The College of Bishops of the CME Church

Bishop Lawrence L. Reddick III, Senior Bishop

Bishop Teresa E. Snorton, Chair of the College of Bishops

Bishop Charley Hames, Jr., Secretary of the College of Bishops

10/29: Meet with General Secretary of Lay Ministries