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
Winter Convocation Agenda
2026 Winter Convocation Schedule
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Thursday, January 22, 2026
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.
