2026 Connectional Calendar
A comprehensive guide to all East Conference, District, and Episcopal events. Plan your year of service and fellowship.
August
Current MonthUnion Community AME Lay Day 2026
'Knowing Our Story, Owning Our Mission' — John 8:31-32, featuring guest speaker Bro. Dante Buckson, 11th District Lay Young Adult Representative, with Rev. Stephanie Wormack McGhee, Pastor.
Mount Zion AME Church Lay Annual Day
Lay Annual Day themed 'Laity walking humbly with our God — Micah 6:8,' featuring guest speaker Bro. Nicholas Causey, East Conference Lay President, with Rev. Dr. Jacqueline L. Dupree presiding.
September
3rd Annual Alachua-Central District Lay Convention
TBD
November
11th Episcopal District Planning Convocation
Strategic planning convocation for vision casting, ministry alignment, and district preparation.
January
11th Episcopal District Lay Executive Board
Executive leadership planning session for the 11th Episcopal District Lay Organization.
February
11th Episcopal District Lay Retreat
District-wide virtual retreat focused on spiritual renewal and leadership development.
March
East Conference Convention
An action-packed convention filled with powerful worship, impactful training, and an exclusive fireside chat with presiding elders.
11th Episcopal District Mid-Year Convocation
Mid-year gathering for planning, alignment, and ministry updates across the district.
April
11th Episcopal District WIM Retreat
Women in Ministry retreat for empowerment, fellowship, and leadership development.
June
Investiture Celebration — Bishop Marvin Clyde Zanders, II
The 11th Episcopal District presents the Investiture Celebration honoring Bishop Marvin Clyde Zanders, II as President of the Council of Bishops of the AME Church.
11th Episcopal District Lay Convention
Annual Lay Convention featuring legislation, elections, workshops, and district training.
AME Bishops’ Council & General Board Meeting
Connectional leadership gathering including the Bishops’ Council and General Board.
Connectional Christian Education Meeting
Connectional training and development meeting for Christian Education leaders.
July
11th Episcopal District Debutante and Masters Ceremony
Annual ceremony recognizing young leaders and scholarship participants.
11th Episcopal District Christian Education & Youth Leadership Congress
Leadership congress focused on youth development and Christian education training.