Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District - AME Zion Church

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

Congratulations to Rev. Dr. Wilford Oney on his pastoral appointment to St. Paul AME Zion Church in Salisbury, Maryland! 🙏🏾

Praying God’s continued favor, strength, and wisdom as you lead and serve in this new season. Called to lead. Chosen to serve. Committed to the call.

08/10/2026

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the homegoing of Rev. Todd D. French Sr. 🕊️

Memorial Service: August 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
📍 St. Matthews A.M.E. Zion Church, Sewickley, PA

Public Viewing: August 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM–12 Noon
Celebration of Life: August 18, 2026 | 12 Noon
📍 St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church, Norfolk, VA

Please continue to keep the French family and all who loved him lifted in prayer. 🙏🏾

“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23

08/03/2026

07/31/2026

Join the Guyana-Suriname Annual Conference this Saturday, August 1, at 6:00 PM for the Third Annual Emancipation Celebration Hour of Power as they celebrate the theme, “From Freedom to Equality!” Bishop Brian R. Thompson will serve as the featured speaker for this powerful evening of worship and inspiration. Join via Zoom using Meeting ID: 883 3605 7903 and Passcode: 963758. We hope you’ll tune in and be blessed!

07/17/2026

The Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District of The A.M.E. Zion Church joyfully congratulates Bishop Daran H. Mitchell on your election as President of the Board of Bishops.

We give thanks to God for your faithful leadership and pray that He grants you wisdom, strength, and grace as you lead our beloved Zion into this next chapter. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry and use you mightily for the advancement of His Kingdom.

Congratulations, Bishop Mitchell! We stand with you in prayer and celebration.

07/02/2026

What an incredible week at the 160th Session of the Virginia Annual Conference! We experienced powerful worship, meaningful fellowship, and a fresh move of God. Thank you to everyone who made this historic gathering possible. Now we go forward refreshed, united, and ready to serve.

To God be the glory!

07/01/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable time in the presence of God at the 117th Session of the East Tennessee Virginia Annual Conference, July 9–11, 2026, at the Carnegie Hotel in Johnson City, Tennessee! Under the leadership of Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr. and Missionary Supervisor Rev. Felicia R. Thompson, this year’s conference will feature powerful preaching, inspiring missionary worship, enriching Christian education, and dynamic leadership from an outstanding lineup of presenters, including Rev. Dr. William Leon Ward, Rev. George Smith-Whitfield, Min. Sharon Surratt Robbs, and Rev. Dr. Laticia Hill Godette. Join clergy and laity from across the district for a weekend of worship, fellowship, learning, and spiritual renewal. We look forward to seeing you there!

06/21/2026

Today we give thanks for the fathers among us and the men who have helped shape our lives through their love, guidance, sacrifice, and example.

Whether you are a father, grandfather, godfather, mentor, or spiritual father, thank you for showing up, standing strong, and making a difference in the lives of those entrusted to your care. Your impact reaches farther than you may ever know.

On this Father's Day, we celebrate you and pray God's continued blessings upon your life, your family, and your future.

Happy Father's Day!