Jan 8: International Virtual Town Hall To Be Held
The First Episcopal District AME Women in Ministry will be hosting a virtual town hall entitled “Faith on the Frontline: Equipping Christian Leaders for Civic Engagement” on Friday [Jan 8].
A spokesperson said, “On Friday, January 8th, 2021, The Hon. Renee Ming, JP, MP will join a distinguished panel of international female leaders at the First Episcopal District AME Women in Ministry Virtual Town Hall for a discussion entitled, “Faith on the Frontline: Equipping Christian Leaders for Civic Engagement.
“Panelists for this event include Dr. Johnetta Cole, current President of the National Council for Negro Women and distinguished former College President and Bishop Leah Daughtry, former CEO of the Democratic National Convention Committee recognized organizer-activist, political strategist, author, and Faith leader.
“Moderator for the event will be the Rev. Dr. Regena Thomas, a former Secretary of State for the state of New Jersey and political consultant. Minister Ming will bring her expertise as a Community Activist and Government Minister to the Discussion.
“The Virtual Town Hall will be a part of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Women in Ministry’s Annual Summit which will be taking place online on January 8th – 9th via Zoom and Facebook.
“This year’s theme is Iron Sharpens Iron: Re-Imagining Women in Ministry for the Present Age. Attendees will include persons from throughout the AME Connection from places as far as Liberia, South Africa, Europe and India and registration is open to all.
“AME Women in Ministry[AME/WIM] is the official professional organization for women pursuing excellence in ministry in the African Methodist Episcopal [AME] Church. And is the prophetic voice for parity and justice through advocacy and activism for women in ministry.
“As an international organization, AME/WIM is active in each of the 20 Episcopal Districts. AME/WIM serves, encourages and supports the work of women in Christian ministry. Currently, over four thousand women serve in ministerial capacities throughout the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
“The First Episcopal District of the AME Church is comprised of New York, New England, Philadelphia, Delaware, New Jersey. Western New York and Bermuda. There are over 600 licensed and/or ordained women in the First Episcopal District and the current president for AME/WIM is the Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill of Bermuda.”
Rev. Dr. Dill stated “The theme for this year’s Summit, “Iron Sharpens Iron”, speaks to our renewed realization that as co-laborers in the Gospel, we need to strengthen each other. The year 2020 and the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic brought many challenges that caused us to have to become more prayerful, more creative, expand our knowledge, hone our gifts and depend on each other for support, direction, resources and fellowship in spite of diminished opportunities for large gatherings and in-person encounters.
“The re-emergence of racial tension in multiple communities along with increased socio-economic demands have challenged us to embark on ministry outside of the walls and develop new partnerships to impact change.”
In addition to the the Virtual Town Hall, the 2021 WIM Summit will include an Opening Plenary, dynamic workshops, an interactive lunch led by the Connectional AME Health Commission, a Young Clergy Women’s Panel Discussion and a Sending Forth by the Episcopal Supervisor, Rev. Dr. Jessica Ingram. Admission to the Friday night Virtual Town Hall is free of charge and open to all. Interested persons may register and watch at www.firstdistrictamec.org. Saturday’s Summit registration is $25 per person and can be accessed at www.ptix.bm. For further information visit www.ptix.bm or contact Rev. Dr. Emilygail Dill at [441]519-3520 or emilygail_dill@yahoo.com.”
The full event brochure follows below [PDF here]:
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