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METHODIST
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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St. Matthew A.M.E. church of Raleigh is in the Second Episcopal District
Rt Reverend James L Davis, Presiding Prelate
We are in the Western North Carolina Conference
Western North Carolina District
Rev. Dr. Conrad K. Pridgen, Presiding Elder
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The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a unique and glorious history. It was unique in that it is the first major religious denomination in the Western World that had its origin over sociological and theological beliefs and differences. It rejected the negative theological interpretations which rendered persons of African descent second class citizens. Theirs was a theological declaration that God is God all the time and for every body. The church was born in protest against slavery - against dehumanization of African people, brought to the American continent as labor.
From the AMECwebsite
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The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people.
THE VISION
At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.
THE PURPOSES
The ultimate purposes are:
- make available God’s biblical principles,
- spread Christ’s liberating gospel, and
- provide continuing programs which will enhance the entire social development of all people.
THE OBJECTIVE
In order to meet the needs of every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in: (1) Christian discipleship, (2) Christian leadership, (3) current teaching methods and materials, (4) the history and significance of the AME Church, (5) God’s biblical principles, and (6) social development to which all should be applied to daily living.
Reprinted from the AME church website
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