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2021 CAPITAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
November 10- November 12, 2021 (Washington Conference Capital District FaceBook /YouTube Pages)
MORNING MANNA - Wednesday, November 10 - Friday, November 12th @7AM The Agnews, Chandlers, Parsons, Robinsons, Myers, Fullers, Browns, Folsoms, Whitlocks, Calhouns WEDNESDAY NIGHT: 7:00AM 8:00AM 7:00PM
- Morning Manna - WIM Service - Opening Service - Watleys Duo Sermon (LIVE & VIRTUAL@Reid Temple)
THURSDAY: 7:00AM - Morning Manna 8:30AM - Bible Study: Carmen Ford/Reid Temple 9:00AM - Business Session w/Video Greetings: Lt. Gov & Speaker (4min, 9 sec) 10:15AM - Break 10:30AM - Plenary Session: Rev. Dr. William Watley (Effective Evangelism In A Virtual Church) 11:30AM - Break 11:45PM - Pastors & Delegates Luncheons (w/Dr. Obery Hendricks & Jamesha Williams) - Brown Bag Lunches - Strength Based Leadership, Metrics (Figueroa, Thomas) 1:00PM - Business Session w/Videos Greetings: Congressmen Brown & Sarbanes 1:10PM - Intergenerational Conversation-“Challenges of The REAL Church in the 21st Century” 1:30PM - Plenary: Dr. Sacoby Wilson (Environmental Justice & Advocacy) 2:45PM - Announcements & Closing 2:55PM - Dismissal 3:00PM - Bishop’s Webinar FRIDAY: 7:00AM - Morning Manna 8:30AM - Bible Study - Robert Myers (Reid Temple) 8:55AM - Interlude 9:00AM - Business Session w/Greeting Video - Angela Alsobrooks 9:10AM - Component Groups Reports (3-5mins) 9:40AM - Intergenerational Conversation (Part II) 10:00AM - Arti cial Intelligence & Algorithms - Bro. Charles McKoy 10:50AM - Break 11:00AM - Plenary(Q&A)-Rev. Dr. William Watley (Virtual Church Management&Evangelism) 12:15PM - Lunch Break 1:30PM - Plenary - Dr. Sacoby Wilson (Climate Change Awareness & Call To Action) 2:50PM - Break 3:00PM - Plenary - T: Dr. Obery Hendricks (Critical Race Theory) 4:20PM - Announcements & Closing 4:30PM - DISMISSAL 7:00PM - Closing Worship Service - “We Are Because I AM” (LIVE & VIRTUAL)
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Dear Reverend Elder & Conference Members, I greet you in as you open the 2021 District Conference. This year’s conference is unique as we continue to deal with the COVID-19 virus and hold the conference virtually. However, even though you are gathering virtually you are still together of like-minded spirit and on one accord, as expressed in your theme this year – The Real Church: Rising to the Challenge – We Are the Community of God”. I pray that you have a successful conference as you discuss the challenges that are not only faced by the church today, but also the challenges that face us in government. My thoughts will be with you as you gather this week. Sincerely,
Adrienne A. Jones Speaker
November 10, 2021
Dear Friends: On behalf of the citizens and residents of Prince George’s County, it is my pleasure to extend greetings to Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun, Rev. First Lady Calhoun, and members and guests of the Capital District of the Washington AME as you gather in unity and in fellowship for this year’s 2021 Capital District Conference, The Real Church: Rising To The Challenge –We Are The Community of God. Also, I extend greetings to Rt. Rev. James Levert Davis and Mother Arelis Davis of the 2nd Episcopal District I commend you for your outstanding leadership and community outreach through your multifaceted ministries that impact so many lives. The Capital District of the Washington AME demonstrates a history of inspirational preaching, effective teaching and dedicated members who compassionately serve others. We are Prince George’s Proud to have you and your respective congregations as part of our faith community in the County and region. Your congregations and ministries are a reflection of your spiritual fortitude and we are all better because you put God and His love first. Best wishes for a successful celebration full of praise and worship, and may God continue to bless each of you. Sincerely,
Angela Alsobrooks County Executive
Wayne K. Curry Administration Building 1301 McCormick Drive, Largo, MD 20774 (301) 952-4131 www.princegeorgescountymd.gov
November 10, 2021
Dear Friends: The County Council of Prince George’s County, Maryland extends greetings to the members and guests of the Capital District of the Washington African Methodist Episcopal Conference. The words of the 2021 theme for the African American Episcopal Capital District Conference are fitting for you and the work that you do each and every day in Prince George’s County. Your theme, “The Real Church: Rising To The Challenge –We Are The Community Of God,” is what the citizens of Prince George’s County have observed and experienced in their interaction with you. You are they who demonstrate daily evidence of “The Real Church: Rising To The Challenge –We Are The Community Of God.” The unwavering commitment of the Capital District of the Washington African American Episcopal leaders and members have provided a public service legacy that we all may emulate. You are they who have been at the forefront of every spiritual, social, and economic challenge that Prince George’s County has encountered over the last year. Thank you! We are grateful for your steadfast and unmovable faithfulness as you serve as a glaring example of Christians rising to the challenge… Kindly permit me to express on behalf of the citizens and residents of Prince George’s County thank you to Second District Bishop James Levert Davis and Mother Arelis Davis for your unmatched leadership and mentorship. Thank you, Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun and Rev., First Lady Calhoun for your leadership and stewardship as it relates to the Capital District. To God be the glory for the Capital District pastors for your commitment to powerful preaching of the Word and transformative teaching of the Word that has resulted in “The Real Church: Rising to The Challenge –We Are The Community of God!”
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Calvin S. Hawkins, II Chair
Rt. Rev. James Levert Davi Presiding Bisho Rev. Johnny R. Calhou Presiding Elder
I greet you with Jesus joy and hallelujah praise!
Our world has seen a lot of changes, tragedies, and unforeseen occurrences since we assembled last. Attacks on the Capital, voter suppression, almost half of the country believing that the election was stolen. As well as, hurricanes in unusual places, extreme heat, uncontrollable res, and record breaking ooding. Not to mention the continuation of a worldwide pandemic that has killed over 700,000 Americans. If we ever needed to pray, we sure do need to pray now. Not just for our individual families, churches, neighborhoods or denomination. We need to pray for this planet. “The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof. The world and they that dwell therein.”
We are GOD’s creation and everything on this planet is GOD’s. We share the same air, water, and earth. During this pandemic we have met persons who have virtually become a part of our ministry, and wherever in this country or world they live, they are apart of our greater community. Not just because they have virtually connected with us. It’s because the world is one community, one world, one planet. And it all belongs to GOD. Being such and as children of the King, makes us all a part of the same family. As a matter of fact, together “We are the Community of GOD. Connected by our denomination, our Christian faith and as citizens of the same planet.
Why is this important? It’s because it enables us to see that we all are stakeholders in the concerns that a ect our world, the dangers that confront our planet, and the challenges that we all face as human beings. Seeing ourselves as one community helps us to see and feel that we must deeply care about one another. In spite of our address, social standing, economic or educational status. “We Are The Community of GOD!”
Let me thank GOD for each and everyone who thought it not robbery to come and make this year’s Capital District Conference an overwhelming success. Our appreciation is extended to our Bishop, Rt. Rev. James Levert Davis and our Episcopal Supervisor, Mother Arelis Davis for their steadfast inspiration to excel and raise the bar. To our host and co-host Rev. Drs. Mark Whitlock and Michael Bell, and their spouses, for their support and leadership, as well as to the amazing Pastors, Clergy, Delegates/Alternates and all of the members and friends of the Capital District. To our Planning Team, who worked tirelessly to facilitate such an amazing conference. In addition, thanks to the father & son team who so powerfully opened our Conference and dynamically led plenary sessions, Pastors William & Matthew Watley, all of the clergy couples who provided us with morning manna, and Drs. Obery Hendricks & Sacoby Wilson for their insightful and provocative presentations. Also, l thank GOD for all of the worship participants and the ve anointed preachers who lifted the “I AM” statements of Christ. As well as, to all of the many persons who gave reports or made presentations. In closing, let me thank Reid Temple for their amazing support and hospitality. Last but not least, I’d be remiss if I didn’t thank GOD for my wonderful wife of 34 years, the mother of Nile, Nia & Nubia and the woman who has my heart, Rev. Patricia Calhoun. To GOD be the glory!
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2021 CAPITAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE COMMITTEES District Conference Planning Committee: Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun Sis. Selerya Moore
Chair
Marketing, Journal Production
Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock Host Pastor/ Hospitality Rev. Dr. Michael Bell, Sr. Co -Host
Rev. Dr. William Campbell
Workshops
Rev. Jonathan Davis
Rev. C. Michelle Langston
Budget
Rev. Derrick Brown Media/Publicity
Rev. Dr. Mary Newton BOE Liaison Rev. Vernon Ware, Inter-generational Engagement/Youth & Young Adult Programs Rev. Dededrick Rivers Protocol/Marshall of Arms
Worship / Clergy Care
Rev. Alicia Hudnall Logistics/Project Mgt Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom Community Engagement & Evaluation Sis. Patricia Matthews/Francine Wilson Registration
Finance Committee: Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock - Chairman Rev. Dr. Michael Bell, Sr. Vice Chairman Rev. Dr. William Campbell Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom Rev. Raymond Edmonds Rev. Etoria Goggins
Rev. C. Michelle Langston Treasurer Rev. Dr. Daryl K. Kearney Rev. Derrick Brown Rev. Vernon Ware Rev. Dr. Wendell O. E. Christopher Rev. Dr. Anthony Josey
District Management & Administration Committee: Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun Rev. Alicia Hudnall Rev. Andra D Etta Ho ie Rev. Dr. Linda Middleton
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Rev. C. Michelle Langston Rev. Derrick Brown Sis. Katrina Norfleet Bro. Ernest Dolison
Preachers to the Annual Conference Committee: Rev. Dr. Mary C. Newton Chair Rev. Dr. William Campbell Rev. Dr. Gerald Folsom Rev. Dr. Ronald Owens
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr. Rev. Dr. Daryl K. Kearney Rev. Dr. Valdes Snipes Rev. Dr. Melynda Clarke
Preachers for Local Orders Committee: Rev. Jonathan Davis Chair Rev. Etoria Goggins Rev..Dr. Stanley Fuller Rev. Dr. Anthony Young
Rev. Anna Mosby Rev. Vernon Ware Rev. Brenda White Rev. Wanda London
2021 CAPITAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS CHURCH Adams Inspirational Allen, Baltimore Allen Chapel Bethany Bethel Dale City Cowdensville Davis Memorial Dickerson Emmanuel Faith Faith Mission Falls Road First, Manassas Gaines Chapel Hemingway Memorial La Plata Lee Memorial Metropolitan, Cumberland Mt. Gilboa Mt. Olive Mt. Pisgah Mt. Zion, Knoxville Mt. Zion, Severn New Creation New Hope Pilgrim Quinn Chapel Reid Temple St. James St. Jude St. Mark St. Paul, DC St. Paul, Dickerson St. Stephens Star of Bethlehem Turner Memorial Union Bethel Ward Memorial Wayman, Frederick Wayman Good Hope
DELEGATE
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Ella Kent
Carolyn Flowers
Althea Clark Argelene McQueen Carrie Robinson Kirk Johnson Naomi Hudnall Wilmetta Pollard Leticia Shelton Anita Burnell Pauline Polite Deborah Williams Melanie Epps Ralph Smith Linda Harvey
Kevin Jones, Sr. Denise Lomax Claudette Robinson Glinnis Coates Sharlene Thomas Mary Pollard Paul Biggs Vanessa Johnson-Smith Colette McCorvey Yvonne Mason Eddie Scott Leonard Patterson Dorothy Perry
E. Gail Anderson Holness Brenda White Michael Bell David Robinson Melynda Clarke Alicia Hudnall Roxanne Parson Meredith Hudson Herman Gladney Wendell Christopher Andra Hoxie Raymond Edmonds Etoria Goggins Karen Myers
Mary Coates
Nettie Dixon
Gerald Folsom
Rosslyn Bodrick Marie Lee
Shanida Bodrick Tierra Baker
Timothy Dorsey Mary Newton
Garland Kearney
Luavenia Josey
Anthony Josey
April Harris Patricia Dean Marc Fleming Sr. Gale Barbour Carrie Brown Rosie Pointer Demetria Brown Linda Josey Dionna Ali Brian Washington Wanda Naylor Yolanda Lindo Pat Jackson Kimberly Jackson Carol Wright Cheryl Sparrow Christine James Joseph Fulmore Deborah Wiley Mabel Elliott Terri Palmer Andrea Darden
Erika Owens Michelle Watson Louis Alston Patty Jackson Cynthia McKnight-Long Michelle McDuffie Robin Espy-Harlen Dietra Chase Patricia L. Pinnix Studly Augusta Majorie Phillips Valerie Barnes Joyce Richardson Marie Blake Bonnie Beard James McAfee Saundra Forney Candace Carmichael Reginald Clemons Theresa Jenkins Maurice Boyd Sherman Watts
Garland Owens Ronald Owens Charlotte Langston Christopher Kirkland Valdes Snipes Anthony Young Derrick Brown Vernon Ware Luke Robinson Mark Whitlock Richard McNair Ann Mosby Jonathan Davis Wanda London Roslyn Riley Wayne Bennett Stanley Fuller Daryl Kearney William Campbell Dededrick Rivers Robert Ray Joseph Brown
Matthew L. Watley is an innovative and faithful pastor, nationally known speaker, author, professor, businessman, leadership consultant, and a “kingdom builder.” As the founder and Senior Pastor of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church in Silver Spring, MD (moving to a new campus in Calverton, MD), he provides leadership and spiritual guidance to over 5,000 members. He is also an entrepreneur who has developed and oversees half a million square feet of commercial property, including church construction and leasing space to a government agency, small businesses, and non-profit organizations in the Washington DC Area. Additionally, Rev. Watley is Chair of The Black IDEA Coalition, whose mission is to fulfill the promise of diversity and inclusion by empowering organizations and institutions to achieve Black parity in employment, investment, and contracting. Sharing his insight on the changes in economy, culture, leadership, and education, he has spoken to Ch2Mhill, Prudential, Industrial Bank, The American Institute of CPAs, the US Department of Transportation, to name a few. Rev. Watley has served as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and has lectured at various higher learning institutions, including Howard University, Alabama State University, Cornell University, Wiley College, and Wilberforce University. Presently completing his doctoral dissertation at Fuller Theological Seminary, he also has a Master of Divinity from Howard University, an Executive Master’s in Leadership from Georgetown University, and a Master of Arts in Education and Human Development from The George Washington University. He has written several books and many articles and Ignite is his most recent book. Pastor Watley will tell you that among his most significant roles are son, husband, and father. He is married to Shawna Francis Watley, Senior Policy Advisor in the Government Group of Holland and Knight, and one daughter, Alexandra Elizabeth Watley. The Watley family resides in the Metropolitan Washington Area. For more information on Rev. Matthew L. Watley visit www.matthewwatley.com.
Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr. A life long social activist, Obery Hendricks is one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most in uential African American biblical scholar writing today. His recent book, Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith (Beacon Press, 2021) has gathered wide acclaim. Cornel West calls him “one of the last few grand prophetic intellectuals.”
A widely sought lecturer and media spokesperson, Dr. Hendricks’ appearances include CNN, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, Fox Business News, the Discovery Channel, PBS, BBC, NHK Japan Television and the Bloomberg Network. He has provided running event commentary for National Public Radio, MSNBC, and the al-Jazeera and Aspire international television networks. Dr. Hendricks has served in the Religion and Foreign Policy Working Group at the U. S. Department of State.
Adjunct Professor, Departments of Religion and African American and African Diaspora Studies
Education
Ph.D., Religion, Princeton University
M.A., Religion, Princeton University
M.Div., with Honors, Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Political Science, Rutgers University
Books
Building Atlanta: How I Broke Through Segregation to Launch a Business Empire (Chicago: Review Press, 2014), co-authored with Herman J. Russell & Bob Andelman
The Universe Bends Toward Justice: Radical Re ections on the Bible, the Church and the Body Politic (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis, 2011)
The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus’ Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted (New York: Doubleday, 2006). Dallas Evening News Bestseller.
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Living Water: A Novel (New York: HarperCollins, 2003), National & Essence Magazine Bestseller.
Jamesha J. Williams Jamesha J. Williams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a LMFT Supervisor Candidate, pursing licensure to supervise associate clinicians in the state of South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina at Aiken and her Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy from Converse College. She completed licensing requirements and completed a fellowship program at Westgate (EMERGE) Training & Consultation Network. During her career, Jamesha has worked extensively with local congregations, ministries of the Presbyterian Church, individuals of all ages, couples, and families from various cultural backgrounds. Trained in various modalities and settings, she has a keen awareness to foster healing for those seeking relief from mental anguish. Settling in to a new role, Jamesha is honored to provide support for families and servicemembers of the U.S Armed Forces as a Military & Family Life Counselor. Jamesha is an advocate for the underserved. In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, she was elected twice, as the international representative for young adults in the Connectional Lay Organization. She currently serves as a consultant for programming in the 7th Episcopal District and continues to bring awareness to the importance of mental health in the African American community. Jamesha’s passion for serving others led her to establish Magnolia Counseling & Consultation in Mauldin, SC. She is relentless in her approach to ensure those in need achieve their identified goals to be successful. A woman of many talents, she loves traveling, crafting, and spending time with loved ones. Jamesha is also the current Connectional Lay Organization’s Young Adult Representative. Jamesha encourages each person to share love, seek joy and find peace within each day!
Sacoby Wilson Associate Professor, Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health Dr. Sacoby Wilson is an Associate Professor with the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Health. Dr. Wilson has 15 years of experience as an environmental health scientist in the areas of exposure science, environmental justice, environmental health disparities, community-engaged research including crowd science and community-based participatory research (CBPR), water quality analysis, air pollution studies, built environment, industrial animal production, climate change, community resiliency and sustainability. He works primarily in partnership with community-based organizations to study and address environmental justice and health issues and translate research to action.
Dr. Wilson has been very active professionally to advance environmental justice science. He is a member of the USEPA's National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC), member of the National Academy of Science's Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology (BEST), board member of the Citizen Science Association, Editor in Chief of Environmental Justice, a past Chair of the APHA Environment Section, former Board member of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health, a former member of Board of Scientific Counselors for the CDC NCEH/ATSDR, and former Chair of the Alpha Goes Green Initiative, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He is also a senior fellow in the Environmental Leadership Program.
2021 Hybrid Capital District Conference The REAL Church: Rising to the Challenge:
“We Are the Community of GOD” November 11, 2021 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Delegates and Alternates Luncheon Presentation Topic: “Going Through and Coming Out of the Pandemic” A conversation with Sister Jamesha Williams, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the Connectional Lay Organization Young Adult Representative of the AMEC
Facilitator: Sister Selerya Moore, SED WMS President
Welcome/Housekeeping - Sister Selerya Moore, SED WMS President
Invocation & Blessing the Food” – Sister Argelene McQueen Chapel AMEC, DC
Delegate, Allen
Introduction of the Luncheon Guest – Brother Matthew Douglas, SEDLO President
The Conversation Begins – Sister Jamesha Williams Part I – Going Through Q&A Part II – Coming Out
Q&A Closing Remarks – Sister Selerya Moore
“We Are the Community of GOD”
Bishop James L. Davis, Servant Bishop Reverend Johnny R. Calhoun, Presiding Elder – Capital District
Washington Conference Branch Women’s Missionary Society Second Episcopal District African Methodist Episcopal Church November 11-12, 2021 To: From: Re:
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The Mission Statement of the Women’s Missionary Society of the AME Church. We are called to strengthen our faith and sent to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ by Service and Witness in the World. Thank You Presiding Elder Calhoun and First Lady Rev. Patricia Calhoun for all of the support and counsel that is always a welcome blessing to the Washington Conference WMS. Thank you for the invite to be part of this esteem meeting. The Conference Year 2021-22 theme: The Challenge of Change the Choice to Make a Difference. The Vision, the Plans, and the Implementation • Presented the Vision and Plans of Action to the Conference Executive Board members with these plans including – Outreach & Advocacy Engagement, Leadership Development and Training for Mission Projects that are unique. Technology outcomes, how best to grow the Local Missionary Society in this new age of technology with new opportunities. • The Conference hosted the Annual Recommitment & Re-dedication Service on August 28th. One soul accepted the Lord as her personal savior during that Worship Service. We were blessed by the powerful preaching of Rev. Peggy Jackson-Jobe – She is on the Ministerial Staff at Greater Mt. Nebo AME Church. A powerful Preacher woman of the gospel. • In July, appointed two new Area Chairs & YPD Directors for the Conference Year– Sis. Essie Thompson has been appointed the Area Chair for the Catherine C. Hemingway Area and the newly appointed Area YPD Director Sis. Stephanie Gillard.
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Sis. Renee Brooks is the newly appointed Area Chair for the Celeste W. Duckette Area. The newly appointed YPD Director for the Celeste W. Duckette Area is Sis. Michele Curtis. The Washington Conference provided an overwhelming response to the SED Hope Center Project request. On the Morning of October 26, the U Haul truck left Pilgrim AME Church filled to the brim with items that would a blessing to families in need in the hard-hit disaster areas. If there was a Church in the Capitol that did not respond to our clarion call for support, it could only have been because they did not know about it. Will share more during report. The Washington Conference WMS has pledged $2,000,00 to the SED Level Up Campaign. Progressive Projects from the Conference Presented five young people in the Conference with Annette C. Jones Scholarship Awards totaling over $2,000. In collaboration with the Washington Conference Lay Organization, in a big way the Conference supported the Shoe-Box outreach Project Celebrating President Obama’s Birthday providing over 500 Gift Boxes filled with personal care items: socks, shampoo, tooth paste and toothbrush etc. The Conference completed a partnership with the PG County AKA Sorority in collecting gently used clothing for returning citizen. A collection of clothing items for men and women clothing was made on August 28th. To God be the Glory to every local church and local Missionary Society that provided back to school supplies & backpacks to students across the DMV. Valuable information has been forwarded to the Washington Conference members for families that are experiencing financial hardships concerning rent and mortgages payments. The Conference has distributed information about support, although some of the information is targeted to specific areas. We partnered with Bread for the World in a letter Writing Campaign. Letters were sent to Maryland and Virginia Congressional & Senatorial Leaders expressing our consciousness about the need to provide greater funding for Food Programs both domestically and globally. A Thank You note to several Pastors who joined with the WMS and wrote letters. The WMS will be making a limited number of Thanksgiving basket available to the community. Approximately 250 Thanksgiving boxes will help support outreach work that is being done in a number of Churches in the Washington Conference. The Conference WMS believes that our humanitarian works should be both Domestic and Global in mission outreach. At Glance at Our Domestic and Global Outreach Work for 2021-2022
A donation will be made to the Central Union Mission to feed 200 people at Thanksgiving. (The cost $408.26) A donation will be made to the Central Union Mission to feed 100 people at Christmas. (The cost $208.26). A a donation of $500.00 was made to the Reverend Johnatan Weaver for his global work in Rwanda for his Secondary School. The WMS purchased livestock again this year from World Vision for 16 farm animals - one goat, ten chickens, four ducks and one pig. (cost $500) In this small window of time that God has granted to each of us to fulfill a purpose that he has ordained for our lives, let us look for creative ways to spread the Gospel instead of Gossip. Let talk less about people and more about ideas and concepts. Let Mission work be infused with new people and new ideas. And let old things pass away and look forward towards the new. Thank you, Presiding Elder Calhoun, for the opportunity to report on the work of missions in the Washington Conference.
CAPITAL DISTRICT VIRTUAL CONFERENCE November 10-12, 2021 Presiding Elder Calhoun and the Capital District, I bring greetings from the Washington Conference Lay Organization. We thank God for having wonderful leaders like you, Rev. Patricia Calhoun and all the Clergy who support and encourage our organization. The Washington Conference Lay Organization (WCLO) is continuing to “Walk Humbly with God to do Justice and to Love Kindness.” Since the spread of COVID-19, we continue to use technology to meet and train through virtual means. We had very timely virtual trainings that encouraged, empowered, and equipped the laity. The WCLO participated in a foster care forum with the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) of Prince George's County. After learning about their work, we collected and donated personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, Walmart gift cards, and more to young adults aging out of foster care. I am also proud to report we have partnered with the Women’s Missionary Society on a “Reclaim Our Vote” campaign to empower unrepresented voters to fully participate in the elections. We had a strong lay representation in Orlando, FL at the 51st Quadrennial Session of the General Conference and the 37th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization. I was blessed to serve as the lay delegation leader, and it was an honor to serve the Washington Conference. We are thankful for our Second District delegation leaders, Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. and Rev. Matthew Watley. Along with Presiding Elder Evelyn Dunn, they were informative, transparent, and very patient with our new delegates. In spotlighting outstanding laypersons, we would like to congratulate Capital District’s own Bro. William “Bill” Ayers (Ward Memorial AMEC) for being elected as the Historiographer for the Connectional Lay Organization and Bro. Brian Glover (Allen Chapel AMEC) for being appointed as the Vice-Chair for the Music Committee. We are also very proud of Capital District’s own Sis. Cynthia Gordon-Floyd who served as the Chairperson of the Budget and Finance Committee, Sis. Selerya Moore who served as the Chairperson for the Legislation Committee, and Sis. Patricia Matthews who served as Chairperson for the Program Booklet Committee. A very special congratulations to Sis. Selerya Moore for being appointed as the new President of the Second Episcopal District Women’s Missionary Society. We continue to actively recruit new lay members and “reactivate” inactive lay organizations through our “No Church Left Behind” initiative. We are still praying for 100% participation from the Capital and Potomac Districts. Our annual membership drive will start in December, and we will be sure to provide the details to the Capital District in a timely manner.
Our young adults continue to be active and participate on the local, conference, district, and connectional levels. Capital District’s young adult and future leader, Bro. Patrick Duane Josey (Allen Chapel AMEC) served as a young adult delegate to the General Conference. We were blessed during our virtual Lay Revival on September 21, 2021. Our guest preacher was Rev. Aaron Tinch, pastor of Rivers of Life AMEC in Greenbelt, MD. Upcoming activities also include our Lay Institute and Holiday Celebration. We will continue to organize and train the lay persons of the AME Church, so that each lay person may utilize their maximum skills and abilities granted by God. As always, we look forward to the amazing things that God has planned for the Washington Conference Lay Organization and the Capital District!
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Sis. Glen White President, Washington Conference Lay Organization
To: Capitol District Conference From: Rhonda B. Green, Washington Conference YPD Director Re: Washington Conference YPD Updates Date: October 24, 2021 YPD Guiding Statements Motto- “Grow, Glow and Go for Christ” Mission Statement-As a unified body with Christ-like qualities, we will build a Connectional bond that demonstrate pride through education, communication, and mission work.
Conference Year Goals • • • •
Recruitment/Engagement-Clustering churches to recruit/engage members Active Washington Conference YPD Executive Board Mission/outreach activity to benefit young people Create a recruitment video production to highlight “Why YPD”
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Executive Board inclusive of members from 9 churches within the Washington Conference The Executive Board meets every third Saturday (began meeting in May 2021) Participated in the Connectional YPD Self-Denial Project (May) Sponsored a Pop-up Shop-Outreach activity Allawadrick Area (July) Contributed/participated to the 2nd District YPD Honors Ceremony (July) Contributed/participated 2nd District Leadership Training (August) Co-sponsored the “BaWa” Back to School Bash in conjunction with the Baltimore Conference (September 4) Donated to the Second Episcopal Disaster Relief effort Three members of our Conference are running for Second Episcopal District YPD Executive Board positions
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2nd District Leadership Training Institute December 3-4 (virtual) Washington Conference Fall Institute-January 15, 2021 Souper Bowl of Caring (February 2022)
2021 Hybrid Capital District Conference November 12-13, 2021 Committee on Preachers for the Annual Conference Rev. Dr. Mary C. Newton, Chair
The Committee on Preachers for the Annual Conference met virtually at 10 am on Saturday, October 23, 2021, to interview persons to be recommended for admission to the Ordained Itinerant Ministry track in the Washington Conference. The following persons were examined: Itinerant Order(s) 1) Wallace Lavell Conners, III, age 34, Single, No children. He has been a member of Reid Temple for 9 years. His Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock. He earned in 2014 a BS degree in Psychology (with a minor in Sociology). He earned in 2020 a Master of Divinity degree. Both degrees were awarded from Howard University. He currently teaches 6th Grade in the D.C. Public Schools. His long-term goal is to become a Chaplain in the U.S. Navy. 2) James Thomas Dixon, age 53, Divorced. One child. He has been a member of Reid Temple for 2 years and 7 months. His Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock. He earned an Associates of Art degree from Prince George’s Community College in 2001. He has also earned a Bachelor of Science degree (with honors – Cum Laude) in Computer Networking in 2003 from Strayer University. His current occupation is a Tier-2 Engineer with Americorp. 3) Clifton Gene Hoffler, age 56. Married. Two children. He has been a member of Reid Temple for 29 years. His Pastor is the Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock. He has earned an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts from Stratford University in Baltimore, MD. He is attending Strayer University and expects to graduate in the Spring of 2022 from Strayer University with a Bachelor of Business Administration (with a concentration in Entrepreneurship). He is retired from the Military after serving 22 years in the U. S. Army.
The Committee voted that all 3 candidates be referred to the Washington Conference Board of Examiners for admission to the ordained itinerant ministry track in the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Respectfully Submitted, The Committee on Preachers for The Annual Conference Rev. Dr. Mary C. Newton, Chair Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr. Rev. Dr. William M. Campbell, Jr. Rev. Etoria V. Goggins Rev. Dr. Daryl K. Kearny Rev. C. Michelle Langston Rev. Anna Mosby Rev. Dr. Ronald Owens Rev. Dr. Valdes Snipes
CAPITAL DISTRICT 2021 CANDIDATES FOR ITINERANT ORDERS FROM REID TEMPLE
Wallace Lavelle Conners, III
Clifton Gene Hoffler
James Thomas Dixon
2021 Hybrid Capital District Conference Committee on Preachers for Local Orders November 10, 2021 We the Committee on Preachers for Local Orders present the following candidates: Sis. Patricia Dean: A member of Mount Olive AME, Annapolis, MD. Her Pastor is Rev. Dr. Ronald L. Owens. She is 61 years old and a resident of Glen Burnie, MD. She is single and the mother of one child. She serves with the Devotional and Church School Ministry, leading Devotion every Wednesday. She also serves with the Media Ministry. She is a very faithful member and often assists the pastor as needed. Sister Dean has been voted to receive Local Orders by the Mount Olive AME congregation. Sis. Michelle Duncan-McDuffie: A member of New Creation AME Church, Ft. Washington, MD. Her Pastor is Rev. Dr. Anthony Young. She is 57 years old and a resident of White Plains, MD. She is married and the mother of three children. Sister DuncanMcDuffie leads the Women’s Ministry. She also serves as President of the Women’s Missionary Society and a Steward, and as Quarterly Conference Secretary. She is active in the Washington Conference serving as a Delegate and corresponding Secretary for the Celeste-Duckett Area Missionary Society. Sister Duncan-McDuffie has been voted to receive Local Orders by the New Creation AME Church congregation. Bro. Bobby Richardson: A member of Reid Temple AME Church, Glenn Dale, MD. His Pastor is Rev. Dr. Mark E. Whitlock. He is 63 years old and resides in New Carrollton, MD. Brother Richardson is married and the father of 11 children. He is on the Men’s Ministry Leadership Team, Marriage Ministry, Man Cave, and MMOR Choir. Brother Richardson has been voted to move forward for Local Orders by the Reid Temple AME Church AME Church, Glenn Dale, MD congregation.
We the members of the Committee on Preachers for Local Orders, after careful examination and review, make the following recommendation:
That Sister Patricia Dean, Sister Michelle Duncan-McDuffie, and Brother Bobby Richardson be advanced and presented to the Washington Annual Conference Board of Examiners as candidates for Local Orders. Respectfully Submitted, The Committee on Preachers for Local Orders Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.
Jonathan Davis, Chair Vernon Ware, Secretary Dr. Melynda Clarke Raymond Edmonds Dr. Stanley Fuller Yolandra Johnson Dr. Anthony Young
Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun, Presiding Elder 2021 Capital District Conference Candidates for Local Orders
Patricia Dean
Bobby Richardson
Michelle Duncan-McDuffie
2021 Hybrid Capital District Conference The REAL Church: Rising to the Challenge:
“We Are the Community of GOD” Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:00 PM Opening Worship Experience Worship Leader – Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock Welcome and Call to Worship………………………………Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock Selection ………………………………………Praise Team, Allen Chapel AME Church, DC Prayer of Invocation ………………………… Rev. Dr. E. Gail Anderson Holness Choral Response ………………………… Praise Team, Allen Chapel AME Church, DC Reading from Holy Scriptures …………………………. Rev. Garland Owens Ministry of Music …………………………Praise Team, Allen Chapel AME Church, DC Worship of Giving ………………………………………… Rev. Dr. Derrick N. Brown Presentation of the Presiding Elder ...Rev. Dr. William M. Campbell, Jr. Introduction of Preacher ………………Presiding Elder Johnny R Calhoun Sermonic Selection ……………………. Praise Team, Allen Chapel AME Church, DC
Proclamation of the Word ……………………………. Rev. Dr. William D. Watley Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Watley Invitation to Christian Discipleship …………. Rev. Wayne Bennett Announcements ……………………………………………
Rev. Alicia Hudnall
Closing Remarks ………………………………Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun Benediction ……………………………………………………… Rev. Joseph Deck III
“We Are the Community of GOD”
2021 Hybrid Capital District Conference The REAL Church: Rising to the Challenge:
“We Are the Community of GOD” Friday, November 12, 2021 7:00 PM Closing Worship Experience Worship Leader – Rev. Dr. Michael Bell Welcome and Call to Worship ………………… Rev. Dr. Michael Bell Selection ………………………………………………… The Owens Sisters Prayer of Invocation ………………………………. Young Adult – Rev. Chania Dillard Senior Adult – Bro. Robert Maske Choral Response Reading from Holy Scriptures …………………. Rev. Timothy Dorsey Ministry of Music ………………………… Praise Team, Allen Chapel AME Church, DC Worship of Giving ………………………………………. Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock Presentation of the Presiding Elder …………………………. Rev. Wanda London Introduction of Preachers ……………………………Presiding Elder Johnny Calhoun Sermonic Selection ………………………………………. The Owens Sisters
Proclamation of the Word
1st Word – Rev. Meredith Hudson 2nd Word – Rev. Roslyn Riley 3rd Word – Rev. Anna Mosby 4th Word – Rev. Vernon Ware 5th Word – Rev. Michelle Langston
Invitation to Christian Discipleship Rev. Christopher C. Kirkland III Abbreviated Decalogue Leader: Let us express our commitment to keep God's law. People: God of our salvation, only You are God. We will make no dols. We will not invoke with malice Your name, 0 God. W e will remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy. We will honor our father and our mother. We will not commit murder. We will not commit adultery. We will not steal. We will not be a false witness. We will not covet anything that belongs to our neighbor. Leader: Jesus said: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all our soul and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment." People: Jesus also challenged us to live justly with a second commandment which is like the first: We shall love our neighbor as ourselves! On these two commandments depe nd on all the law and the prophets. Holy Communion General Confession Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men, we acknowledge and be wail our manifold sins and wickedness which we from time to time most grievously have committed by thought, word, and deed against Your divine Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous unto us. Have Mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father for Your Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake; forgive us all that is past, and grant that
we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your name, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Prayer of Consecration Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, who of Your tender mercy did give Your only Son, Jesus Christ to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, who made thereby His oblation of Himself, once offered, a full, prefect and sufficient sacrifice, obligation, and satisfaction for the sins of the whole world; and did institute and in His holy gospel command us to continue a perpetual memory of that His precious death until His coming again, hear us, O merciful Father, we most humbly beseech You, and grant that we, receiving these Your creatures of bread and wine, according to Your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ’s holy institution, in remembrance of His death and passion, may be partakers of His most blessed body and blood; Who in the same night that He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and gave it to His disciples saying, Take eat; this is My body which is broken for you. This do in remembrance of Me. Likewise, after supper He took the cup and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them saying, Drink all of it, for this is My blood of the New Testament, which is shed for you and for many for the remission of sins; do this, as often as you shall drink it, in remembrance of Me. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Closing Remarks Benediction
Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun
“We Are the Community of GOD”
The REAL Church, “Rising to the Challenge”
I have been reflecting on our Bishop’s theme for the Second District and thank GOD for its timely and prophetic focus. Our world is in such a perilous moment, filled with pandemic peril, racial discord, political upheaval, social strife and spiritual wickedness. Having been forced to dwell in a virtual reality, we’ve had to greatly change, to do those things we are called to do as the children of GOD.
Even though the conditions have changed, we as the church, The REAL Church, must continue to be the beacon of light, house of hope and safe sanctuary for those in need. Our Bishop has reminded us, that in spite of those difficulties and changes we must deal with, we don’t and can’t stop being the church. Understandable circumstances give so many houses of worship reasonable excuses, as to why they can’t continue to serve and do the work of ministry in this current environment. But not the REAL Church. We are the REAL Church, empowered by our REAL GOD, following the leadership of a REAL Servant Bishop, who have called and inspired us to rise to the challenges of being REAL: restoring hope, empowering the people, advancing the Kingdom and leaving a legacy.
As we rise to the challenge, our relationship to each other and the needs we are confronted by, makes it imperative to see that we are all in this thing together. Our local address or associations can not be the definition or description of who we are. We as human beings are being confronted by issues and conditions that will and are affecting this entire planet. Our understanding of who we are must bear out the reality that we are all in this thing together.
The boundaries of our concern and the borders of our involvement can not be defined by a geographical, genealogical or personal perspective. Nor can it be confined to our membership or participation in an institution, local church or organization. The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof, the world and they that dwell within (Psalm 24:1). GOD owns the world and has bought us with a price.
Our globe, this planet, is in trouble and we must be concerned and actively advocating for the greater good of our world. We can not continue to be narrowly focused or myopic observers. We are the Community of GOD. Many things will affect the well being of the earth - our community. Four of them will be covered in this year’s District Conference: Virtual Inclusion, Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence and Environmental Justice.
We pray as we transcend through this year’s conference, that your view of where we live and whose we are, will be broadened and your commitment to do the work of the ministry will extend far beyond your local address, family ties or membership. We have no choice, we are The REAL Church and rising to the challenge is what we do! We are The Community of GOD!
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WE CELEBRATE OUR NEW PASTORS
Rev. Timothy Dorsey La Plata AME Church LaPlata MD
Rev. Christopher Kirkland III Mt. Zion AME Church Knoxville MD
Rev. Alicia Hudnall Cowdensville AME Church Sulphur Springs MD
Rev. Roslyn Riley St. Paul AME Church Dickerson MD
Congratulations!
Congratulations! “We thank GOD for the Davis/McKinney Scholarships that were awarded to the Washington Conference by the SEDLO.
Dae Vionna Leonard ($1500)
Virginia Wesleyan University Mount Olive, Annapolis
Each SED conference received $2500 to be awarded as scholarships to students going to college who applied. We are honored to acknowledge that three Capital District young adults were this year’s recipients.
Asha Brown ($500)
Morgan State University Reid Temple Rev. Dr. Mark Whitlock, Pastor
We thank GOD for our Servant Bishop, the Rt. Rev. James Levert Davis, Bro. Matthew Douglas, SEDLO President Sis. Glen White WCLO President, Sis. V. Susie Oliphant, Davis/McKinney Scholarship (D/McS) District Coordinator and Bro. Frederick Wallace, WCLO D/McS Committee member. As well as, the teachers, parents, and cheerleaders who inspired and supported each of our awardees. Last, but not least, we thank each of our scholarship recipients for esteeming us and making us all better, as we continue together to glorify the LORD beyond all measure. Hallelujah!
Quincy Morris ($500)
Winston Salem State Univ. First, Manassas VA Rev. Etoria Goggins, Pastor
To GOD Be The Glory!” Presiding Elder Johnny & Rev. Patricia Calhoun and The Capital District Family
Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun and
Reverend Patricia Calhoun on the occasion of the
Capital District Conference 2021 Saint Mark AME Church celebrates with the Capital District. We are a Church committed to teaching the Word of God with authority, baptizing and making disciples that make a difference. Matthew 28:19-20 Pastor Jonathan Davis and First Lady Ida Davis Saint Mark AME Church 5427 Indian Head Highway | Oxon Hill, Maryland | 20745 www.stmarkamec.org
Many Blessings to the Capital Distict during the 2021 Virtual Conference Dr. William M. Campbell, Jr., Senior Pastor
Congratulations and God’s Blessings for an Anointed and Blessed 2021 Capital District Conference to
Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun and
Rev. Patricia R. Calhoun "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.” -James 3:13
Rev. Dr. D. Melynda Clarke, Pastor and the Officers and Members of Bethel A.M.E. Church Dale City, Virginia
www.BethelOfWoodbridge.org
Congratulations and God's Richest Blessings 2021 Capital District Conference Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhoun & First Lady Rev. Patricia Calhoun
From Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., First Lady Lena Michelle Bell, & the Entire Allen Chapel Family
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
2498 Alabama Avenue, SE ~ Washington, D.C. 20020 202.889.7296 ~ www.acamec.org
Evaluation Survey QR Code for Capital District Conference
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The Pastors of the Capital Distric 2021-202 Rt. Rev. James Levert Davis, Presiding Bisho Presiding Elder Johnny R. Calhou
Let’s continue to glorify the LORD beyond measure As we lift our Bishop, the Capital District and each other in our prayers! “We’re the Capital because we lead & lead because we’re capital”
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