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"Communication is the MAINSTAY of any civilization!" We, the members of the Connectional Lay Organization, bring forth and live a ministry of service and witness. Our organization is very similar in make up to the organization of the founding fathers and mothers whose only dream was that of representation and being a part of the governance of the great Zion. We have awakened to a heterogeneous area of service and service related demands. The Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and our ministry must not just be here for a moment, but we must go beyond the walls of our established circles and comfort zones. This will force us to take a long hard look at our organization and see if we are up to the challenge. Moving beyond the walls forces us to become global in our thinking, in our mission, in our ministry, and in our witness. We are a church of many believers with diverse needs; we are…. "Building on Our Global Legacy of Christ-Centered Leadership and Training"
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The Gates Millenium Scholars Program For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, the GMS 2012 Scholarship Application online process is now open. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST. » Click Here for more information The Connectional Lay Organization African Methodist Episcopal Church Convenes Its 32nd Biennial Session On August 14th – 18th, all roads led to Detroit, Michigan - the "Motor City", the site of the 32nd Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. » Click Here to view/download session overview 2nd Historic African Summit and Executive Board Meeting in Zambia, South Africa December 6-15, 2011 The Connectional Lay Organization is excited to announce its second historic African Summit and Executive Board meeting in Zambia (December 6-15, 2011). This trip is in conjunction with the CLO celebrating its centennial anniversary. This trip promises to be one of spiritual uplift, meaningful deliberations and in experiencing the local color including tours to Swaziland and the seaport city of Durban. Join us as Xodus International Group once again serves as our tour operator on this second historic meeting of our global organization on the continent of African! » CLICK HERE to view/download newsletter (5.5MB PDF file) A.M.E.C.L. Constitution and Bylaws A draft version of the A.M.E.C.L. Constitution and Bylaws is now available online for review. » Click Here to view/download A.M.E.C.L. Scholarship Applications The A.M.E. Connectional Lay Organization offers scholarships to deserving students. The application period is now open. » Click Here for more information Connectional Lay Organization Proposed Legislation Template » Click Here to view/download template Connectional Lay Organization Adopts New Theme for 2009-2013 "Building on Our Global Legacy of Christ-Centered Leadership and Training" Scriptural References: Mark 16:15 - Ephesians 4:11-13 Connectional Lay Organization Disaster Relief Fund As a reminder from an action taken at the April 2009 Executive Board meeting and re-endorsed during the last Board meeting, please be reminded that one dollar from each Lay member is to be collected twice a year for the Connectional Lay Organization ‘s Disaster Relief Fund. The first collection date is during the month of January by each District. Please forward your report and money to the Financial Secretary, Richard Bowden, 1908 Vaughn Lane, Montgomery, Alabama 36106. Header graphic photo by: G. Widman for GPTMC