Join the Special Women’s History Month Event, "CME Women who served in the Divine Nine Leadership

Dear CME Family,

On this Sunday, March 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST, join the Facebook Live interview as Dr. Skip Mason hosts a special Women's History Month event,"CME Women who served in the Divine Nine Leadership." The Divine Nine consist of the nine African American Greek Letter fraternities and sororities. We will remember and honor four outstanding women in the CME Church who served their respective sorority. They include:

Mrs. Maude Brown Porter (1895-1960), 7th Supreme Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (1931-1933) Educator and first African American woman officer of the Louisville Council of Church Women. Member of Brown Chapel CME Church in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dr. Yvonne Kennedy (1945-2012), 19th President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1988-1992). President of Bishop State College. Alabama State Representative and member of Stewart Memorial CME Church in Mobile, Alabama.

Mrs. Evelyn Hawkins Hood, 14th International Grand Basileus Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc . Retired Atlanta Public School Educator and member of West Mitchell Street CME Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mrs. Evelyn Brown, First Anti-Basileus and Creator, Stork Nest Project for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and member of Butler Street CME Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Special Guests:

Dr. Glenda Baskin Glover, International Supreme Basileus Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Mrs. Beverly E. Smith, National President and CEO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Mrs. Rasheeda S. Liberty, International Grand Basileus, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Mrs. Valerie Hollingsworth-Baker, International President, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Bishop Teresa Jefferson-Snorton, Presiding Prelate, 5th Episcopal District

Watch the CME Church Budget: Assessment vs Investment

Click here to watch the searchable replay of the February's candid conversation and Q & A with Dr. Victor Taylor, General Secretary of the Department of Finance & Investments (DFI) and CFO of the CME Church. The discussion focused on the mindset one must have when determining if budget expenditures are an assessment or considered an investment. The conversation continues on Sunday, March 28th.

Log in to view the searchable video replay now! Yes, we said searchable video replay. DFI is all about usable and simple innovation. When you log in, you can search the video by inputting a keyword in the search bar. The search bar will display your keyword at the exact time mentioned in the video and transcript. Yes, a transcript is available to review. If you have any questions please contact the Department of Finance & Investments. Dr. Victor Taylor, CFO Bishop Kenneth W. Carter, Chair of the DFI, Chair of the College of Bishops, and Presiding Prelate 11th Episcopal District Bishop Sylvester Williams, Sr., Vice Chair of the DFI & Presiding Prelate 3rd Episcopal District

Homegoing Services for Reverend Estella Green, Retired Preacher of the Central Georgia Region

Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Homegoing services for the late Reverend Estella Green, retired Preacher of the Sixth Episcopal District, Central Georgia Region, have been scheduled as follows:

Saturday, March 13, 2021 12:00PM Homegoing Service – PRIVATE Ushers Temple CME Church Rev. Raymond F. Hampton, Family

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only the family and worship program participants are invited to attend this service. The family welcomes persons to caravan from Ushers Temple to Willow Lake Cemetery, where appropriate social distancing and masks are required. Additionally in light of COVID-19, the family is requesting no visitations or food drop-offs at the home. Condolences may be mailed to Reverend Dr. Robert Green, 110 Carolyn Court, Fort Valley, GA 31030.

Please continue to keep his family in our prayers.