The A.M.E. Zion Church

2025 Connectional Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
2025-07-22 - 2025-07-25
You are warmly invited to attend the 2025 Connectional Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, happening July 22–25, 2025, at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This vital gathering brings together leaders, delegates, and members from across Zion to strengthen our mission, share insights, and chart the course ahead for our denomination.
The Connectional Council is more than a meeting—it’s a time of worship, fellowship, and strategic vision. Attendees will participate in sessions that reflect the heartbeat of our Church, engage in dynamic discussions, and experience the power of our connectional heritage in action.
Make plans now to be part of this significant moment in the life of Zion. Full details, hotel accommodations, and scheduling can be found at https://cc2025.amezion.org. We encourage you to register early and prepare for a time of purpose, planning, and powerful fellowship.
Let us come together with expectation and unity as we continue the sacred work entrusted to us. We’ll see you in Winston-Salem.

The 13th Quadrennial Connectional Lay Council Convention
2025-07-26 - 2025-07-31
The countdown is on for the 2025 Connectional Lay Council Quadrennial Convention, happening July 26–30, 2025, in Winston-Salem, NC! Lay members and leaders from across the A.M.E. Zion Church will gather for a powerful time of worship, training, fellowship, and forward movement under the theme “Laity Equipped to Serve: Empowered by Faith, Committed to Grow.”
Whether you’re a seasoned lay leader or a passionate new disciple, this is your moment to connect, learn, and lead with purpose. Visit https://clcqc25.amezion.org for more information, and make plans now to be part of this historic gathering!

The Kingdom Agenda - Wesleyan Covenant Service
2025-09-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us as we conclude our week of fasting with a sacred moment of renewal and commitment. The Wesleyan Covenant Service will be held on Monday, September 8th at 7:00 PM EST across Zion’s digital platforms. This service is a powerful opportunity for us to come together as one body, moving from church mentality to kingdom mentality, as we seek God’s direction for the days ahead.
We invite you to worship with us and be part of this time of covenant, reflection, and spiritual alignment with the will of God. #AMEZion

Palmetto Annual Conference
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13 | Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center (745 Saluda St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, United States)

A Call to Action - The Kingdom Agenda
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for A Call to Action: The Kingdom Agenda, sponsored by The A.M.E. Zion Church and endorsed by our top leaders, Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr., President of the Board of Bishops, and Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., Senior Bishop of the Church. We are honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Jamal H. Bryant as our guest speaker for this powerful gathering.
On Sunday, September 14th at 7PM EST, watch live on AMEZTV and be inspired to rise above “business as usual” as we pursue God’s greater Kingdom agenda. This is more than a program—it is a movement to organize, educate, and execute the work of the Lord. Don’t miss this time of empowerment and spiritual renewal! #AMEZion #TheFreedomChurch

Virgin Islands Conference - Unity Service
2025-09-18 - 2025-09-19

Zion Back to Church Sunday
2025-09-21
Zion, as I gave my president’s address, I spoke to you about the need for us to get back to church. We have used the wonderful resources of social media to adapt to the current climate, which has allowed us to reach the masses, and for that, we are thankful! However, it’s our belief as the Board of Bishops that our local congregations have lost a lot of the valuable fellowship within our local churches, and it’s time that we invite all back to the sanctuary, as well as those who are not local to our sanctuaries, to reconnect with us.
September 21st is Zion Back to Church Sunday, and we have provided this guide to assist you with these efforts.
Bishop Brian R. Thompson Sr., President of the Board of Bishops

Georgia Annual Conference
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-11 | 1237 Summer St, Augusta, GA, United States

Western Episcopal District - Leadership Training Institute
2025-10-16 - 2025-10-18 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Francisco Airport (835 Airport Blvd., Burlingame, CA 94010, United States)

South Carolina Annual Conference
2025-10-23 - 2025-10-25 | Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center (745 Saluda St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, United States)

Securing Our Churches Seminar
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00
The A.M.E. Zion Church invites all pastors, leaders, and members to join in a vital seminar focused on safeguarding our sacred spaces. “Securing Our Churches” is more than a training—it is a call to be vigilant, prepared, and united in preserving the sanctity of worship. On Monday, November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST, gain valuable insights from nationally recognized enforcement agencies and the A.M.E. Zion Safe Churches Committee as we take intentional steps to protect what God has entrusted to our care #AMEZION

PeeDee Annual Conference
2025-11-13 - 2025-11-15 | Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center (745 Saluda St, Rock Hill, SC 29730, United States)

Kentucky 2nd Check-Up Meeting
2025-12-13 | Walters Clement AME Zion Church, 4641 E Indian Trl, Louisville, KY, United States
Rev. Rivers C. Sumpter, Pastor

CY Check-Up Meeting – Colorado
2025-12-20 | Mega-Kyles Temple AME Zion Church, Sacramento

CY Check-Up Meeting – Southwest Rocky Mountain
2025-12-20 | Mega-Kyles Temple AME Zion Church, Sacramento

CY Check-Up Meeting – Alaska
2025-12-20 | Mega-Kyles Temple AME Zion Church, Sacramento

CY Check-Up Meeting – California
2025-12-20 | Mega-Kyles Temple AME Zion Church, Sacramento

CY Check-Up Meeting – Oregon-Washington
2025-12-20 | Mega-Kyles Temple AME Zion Church, Sacramento

Board of Bishops Christmas Day Service
2025-12-25 12:00 - 14:00
On Christmas Day at 12pm EST, the global Zion family gathers online for a sacred and historic moment of worship. Holy Christmas with the Freedom Church invites you to celebrate the Nativity of our Savior through reverence, reflection, and the rich legacy of The A.M.E. Zion Church.
This virtual worship experience brings together past and present Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church, united in praise, proclamation, and gratitude for God’s faithfulness across generations. Join us and be part of this holy convocation of leadership and love. Available on all Zion social media platforms. #TheFreedomChurch #ZionStrong #AMEZion

Christmas in Zion
2025-12-25 19:00 - 22:00
Let’s prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of our KING! The A.M.E. Zion International Music Ministry presents “Christmas In Zion” on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 7:00 PM EST. This will be a powerful musical journey through the hope, promise, and wonder of the coming of Jesus Christ.
We invite choirs, soloists, praise teams, liturgical dancers, and instrumental ensembles from across all 12 Episcopal Districts of The A.M.E. Zion Church to be part of this unforgettable celebration.
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty GOD, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6
Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas in unity and joy.
#AMEZion

Connectional Noon Day Intercessory Prayer Meeting
2026-01-01 12:00 - 13:00
As we step into a new year, we pause at noon to seek God together in unified prayer. The Church Growth and Development Department invites The A.M.E. Zion Church to gather in faith, reflection, and hope during the Connectional Noon Day Intercessory Prayer Meeting, led by Bishop Eric Leake and connectional leadership.
Join us on January 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST on Zoom as we intercede for the church, the world, and the journey ahead. Let us begin the year centered, connected, and committed to God’s purpose. #AMEZion

Michigan 2nd Check-Up Meeting (virtual)
2026-01-10 | Virtual
Virtual

Indiana 2nd Check-Up Meeting (virtual)
2026-01-17 | Virtual

Missouri 2nd Check-Up Meeting (virtual)
2026-01-24 | Virtual

Board of Bishops’ and International Ministers and Lay Association’s Annual Meeting 2026
2026-02-09 - 2026-02-13
Registration is now open for the 2026 Board of Bishops’ and International Ministers and Lay Association’s Annual Meeting of The A.M.E. Zion Church, taking place February 9–13 in Norfolk, Virginia.
As we continue Serving This Present Age—committing to our mission, being creative in our methods, concentrating on our ministries, and connecting through our membership—the Board of Bishops and leaders from across Zion will gather to organize, plan, and advance the work of the Church.
Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 East Main Street, Norfolk, VA
Register now at https://bobimla.amezion.org

CY Check-Up Meeting – Southwest Rocky Mountain
2026-02-21 | First AME Zion Church, Pasadena

Tennessee 3rd Check-Up Meeting
2026-03-07 | Spurgeon Chapel AME Zion Church, 100 S Benedict Ave, Oak Ridge, TN, United States
Rev. Erica N. Haigler, Pastor

Trinidad & Tobago Annual Conference
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-15 | Shaw Temple AME Zion Church, Harper Circular, Reid Lane, D’Abadie, Trinidad and Tobago
Annual Conference

Kentucky 3rd Check-Up Meeting
2026-03-14 | Johnson Chapel AME Zion Church, 300 E High St, Springfield, KY, United States
Rev. Roland K. Puryear, Pastor

CY Check-Up Meeting – California
2026-03-21 | Saint Mark AME Zion Church, Palo Alto
