Category: Connectional Lay Organization
Member Spotlight from Ward AME, Washington, DC: Kyle Brown
By Sandra Jo Bonner-Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District People’s motivation for helping others can vary widely and are influenced by a combination of factors. While some individuals genuinely enjoy helping others… Read More »
Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Young Adult Representatives (YAR) The Hope for Our Future!
Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Young Adult Representatives (YAR) The Hope for Our Future! By Mr. Matikane A. Makiti, CLO President and Mr. William “Bill” Ayers, Jr., CLO Historiographer When the… Read More »
Know Your Church and its History
Who was the first president of the 15th District Lay Organization and later organized and served as the first president of the 19th District Lay Organization located in the Republic… Read More »
Connectional Lay Organization’s (CLO) Tribute to Judge Patricia Mayberry
Connectional Lay Organization’s (CLO) Tribute to Judge Patricia Mayberry For we know that, if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house… Read More »
Know Your Church History
He was elected Treasurer of the AME Church at the General Conference held in Dallas, TX. Name this outstanding layman who also authored several lay handbooks. He is the… Read More »
DID YOU KNOW? AME Church Information compiled by the CLO Historiographers of Districts 1-20
To keep you informed and knowledgeable of the Lay Organization and its connection to the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A portion of the following questions is taken from A History… Read More »
CLO Historiographer Attends Thinking Like a Historian Workshop
CLO Historiographer Attends Thinking Like a Historian Workshop William (Bill) Ayers On Saturday, August 26, 2023, the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Historiographer William (Bill) Ayers attended a workshop sponsored by… Read More »
Gratitude and Vote of Thanks for the 38th Biennial Session
Gratitude and Vote of Thanks for the 38th Biennial Session By MA Makiti, CLO President I greet you in the matchless name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. As… Read More »
We are Still the Village
We are Still the Village The African Methodist Episcopal Church has many facets that equip, mentor, and enhance the life of a believer. The Fellowship of Christian Education (FCE) is… Read More »
The Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) President Makiti Unveils Vision for the Next Four Years
The Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) President Makiti Unveils Vision for the Next Four Years A month after Matikane Abednego Makiti’s historic election as the first-ever African President of the Connectional… Read More »
Call for CLO Election of Officers for 2021-2024
Call for CLO Election of Officers for 2021-2024 By The Connectional Lay Organization 2020 Nominating Committee: Felecia Commodore, Chairperson (2nd District), Michael Brown, Vice-Chairperson (6th District), Erin Youngue, YAR (3rd… Read More »
Death of Mrs. Valerie Faith Gary Bell, 14th President of the Connectional Lay Organization (1953-2020)
Family Statement It is with great sadness that Mr. Donald Bell, Sr., Mr. Donald Bell, Jr., Dr. Shirley Cason Reed, and family share the passing of a loving wife, mother,… Read More »