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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 33rd Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization DATES: July 29th – August 1st, 2013 Opening Worship Service: Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis - 265 Peachtree Center - Atlanta, Georgia General and On-Site Registration: $350.00 Host Hotel: Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center - Atlanta, Georgia » Click Here for more information CLO Welcomes New Lay Commissioner - Bishop William P. DeVeaux William P. DeVeaux was born to Chaplain John and Della DeVeaux in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The youngest of three children, he spent his elementary and high school years living on army posts in Maryland, Kansas, Colorado and in Germany. » Read More... President's Report - Willie C. Glover, PhD 49th Quadrennial Session General Conference June 27 – July 4, 2012 » 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 A.M.E.C.L. Constitution and Bylaws The approved version of the A.M.E.C.L. Constitution and Bylaws is now available online for review. » Click Here to view/download 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