Winter Convocation 2026

Three days of preaching, teaching, and renewal as we gather to strengthen the church

and celebrate those answering the call to ministry.

Official ENC District Announcement

The Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District extends greetings to our clergy, delegates, and members.

Please be advised that, due to the weather forecast indicating freezing rain, the District will conclude all Winter Convocation activities on Friday afternoon for the safety of all attendees.

As a result, the Ordination Service will take place on Friday afternoon at 2:00 PM. There will be no services or activities held following the conclusion of the Ordination Service.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our Zion family. We ask for your continued prayers as we move forward together in faith and safety.

Respectfully,
The Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

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2026 Winter Convocation Schedule

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Light Lunch and Dinner at 5 pm)
Presiding Elders’ Retreat with Bishop
Thursday, January 22, 2026
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Lunch at 12:30 pm)
Presiding Elders Reconvene
Thursday, January 22, 2026

1:30 PM

Praise and Worship

 

2:00 PM

Plenary I Rev. Dr. Allison Henderson-Brooks

 

3:30 PM

Reflection and Refreshment Break

 

3:45 PM

RICE Security and Consulting Presentation

Mr. Ricky Davis

 

5:00 PM

Dinner

 

-Evening Worship Service-

 

6:45 PM

Praise and Worship Simon Temple Choir

 

7:00 PM

Worship Leader Rev. Tyesha Harden

Sermon Rev. Dr. Allison Henderson-Brooks

Friday, January 23, 2026

9:00 AM

Praise and Worship

 

9:15 AM

Morning Glory Rev. Karen McCracken

 

9:30 AM

Plenary II ENC Business Session

Lisa P. Gill, CPA Presentation

 

11:00 AM

Reflection and Refreshment Break

 

11:15 AM

Rev. Dr. Eleazar Merriweather,

Director of the Department

of Church Growth and Development

 

12:30 PM

Lunch

 

2:00 PM

Praise and Worship

 

2:15 PM

Plenary III Rev. Dr. Matthew Watley

 

3:45 PM

Reflection and Refreshment Break

 

4:00 PM

A Moment with the Bishop

 

5:00 PM

Dinner

 

-Evening Worship Service-

 

6:45 PM

Praise and Worship NC Conference Choir

 

7:00 PM

Worship Leader Rev. Dr. Julian C. Pridgen

Sermon Rev. Dr. Matthew Watley

Saturday, January 24, 2026
Worship and Ordination Service

9:00 AM

Worship Leader Rev. Dr. Sharon B. Newton

Praise and Worship Simon Temple Choir

Sermon Bishop Brian R Thompson Sr.

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