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Funeral Services for Bishop Ronald M. Cunningham

The Celebration of Life and Legacy for Bishop Ronald M. Cunningham can be viewed here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3YImVuKRaA

youtube.com Funeral Services for Bishop Ronald M. Cunningham, 53rd Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Held at Cedar Crest Cathedral CME Church Dallas, T...

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FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT Service for Bishop Ronald M. Cunningham...please read here, http://ow.ly/ZM4v50A148S, for specific instructions.

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BISHOP RONALD M. CUNNINGHAM PASSES JUNE 2, 2020
I regret to inform you that Bishop Ronald McKinley Cunningham, the 53rd Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, died this morning, June 2, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as available; Black and Clark Funeral Home (2517 E. Illinois Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75216; 214-376-8297) is in charge of arrangements.

Bishop Cunningham was elected bishop in 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, and retired in 2010 in Mobile, Alabama. He served the Tenth and Eighth Episcopal Districts before retiring. Then, In March 2011, he was recalled to serve the Eleventh Episcopal District until the 2014 General Conference.
Prior to his election, he had served 16 years as General Secretary of the Department of Christian Education, and had been professor at Lane College and pastor of several congregations.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. (“Lady”) Clarice Cunningham; a daughter, Ms. Bridgette Cunningham; and a son, Ronald M. Cunningham, Jr.
Condolences can be sent to Mrs. Cunningham and the Family at 200 Big Bend, DeSoto, Texas 75115 (901-338-4978).

Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick

Leadership Institute | eighth

Registration is now open for the Eighth Episcopal District's Leadership Training Institute, this year's theme is Virtual Discipleship: Emphasis on Shaping Disciples. Register here: http://ow.ly/aP0Y50zV3PV

8thdistrictcme.org Mark your calendars now for the 2020 Virtual Leadership Training Institute. June 7th – 10th. Registration is $20 for the entire three day event. Eighth Episcopal District-Christian Methodist Church

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An excerpt from Make “Opening Up” a Loving and Caring Decision by Senior Bishop Reddick....It is not President Trump’s job to tell God’s churches when or how or why to worship. That is not any President’s or secular leader’s job. We agree with President Trump that worship is essential, and we urge him and all who lead us in the secular domain and in God’s churches to practice and model good worship. But we are also admonished by the Scriptures to be careful to not do the things that may harm our brothers and sisters. Read the entire message here http://ow.ly/G2vF50zOTS5

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An excerpt from Senior Bishop Reddick's Easter Meditation.....Resurrection was for more than Jesus on Easter morning! (“Christ, the firstfruits” – 1 Corinthians 15:23.) It was for male and female disciples who had persisted in unbelief. It made them “run and tell”; ... it made them, ... participants in God’s business of resurrecting hopes and dreams and possibilities. Are we participating?
Read Senior Bishop's entire meditation here https://www.8thdistrictcme.org

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While we are “sheltered in” (and many of us are getting tired of it), remember that some do not have that luxury. Some are starving; some are homeless, some are wandering. For them the cross is a sign of God’s presence. There they feel God feeling us, without words. An excerpt from A Good Friday Holy Saturday Meditation by Senior Bishop Reddick. Read the entire meditation here https://www.8thdistrictcme.org

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What more can we do? ...Imagine today - while you are stretching to see how much you can reach your people in this “shut in” time, while you are doing more than you thought you could do, using technology that you were afraid to use – imagine what ministries you can start when this is over so that you, too, will be declared “an essential site.” An excerpt from “An Essential Role… An Essential Site” A Palm Sunday Meditation by Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick
Read and/or download the entire message here

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An excerpt from Creative Thinking for Crisis Times by Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick - Now is the time for creative thinking. It may not be as simple as saying, “We must close.” Why not? Because people need ministry in crisis. Read the entire message here https://www.8thdistrictcme.org

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Yes, there is a message about God at Christmas, and the message is this: God pushes beyond all limits in order to reach into human lives and make us whole. An excerpt from A Christmas Message from Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick...Don't Limit God. Read the entire message here
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Bereavement Notice: Bishop E. Lynn Brown Passed November 22, 2019

Bishop Edward Lynn Brown, the 46th Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, died Friday night, November 22, 2019, at 11:55 PM.

Funeral arrangements will be announced as soon as available.

Bishop Brown was elected bishop in 1986 in Birmingham, Alabama, and retired in 2010 in Mobile, Alabama.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys D. Brown, and two daughters, Ms. Donna Brown and Mrs. Cheronda Brown Guyton; and four grandchildren. Their son, the Rev. Alonzo Victor Brown, preceded him in death.

Condolences can be sent to Mrs. Brown and the Family at 4250 Thunderstone Circle West, Memphis, Tennessee 38125.


Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick

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It is interesting how we see cases so “black or white” and shout “We won!” or “We lost!” I take a different view now than I might have taken years ago: now I say, ALL of us lost. In some way, the whole community lost, and we will continue to lose unless we change drastically.
An excerpt from Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick's statement We ALL Lost ...read it in its entirety at
http://ow.ly/A4nD50wGgKR

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Generosity Pays beyond What We See...A message from Senior Bishop Reddick

2019 Women’s Empowerment Conference...Can You Fan Into Flame?

Reclaiming Jesus: A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Action, a statement from the elders.
https://www.8thdistrictcme.org/reclaiming-jesus

Sr. Bishop Lawrence Reddick - 2019 New Year Greeting

A New Year's Message on Worship from Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick

Bishop Lawrence Reddick, Sr. Bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church and Presiding Prelate of the 8th Episcopal District brings New Year's greetings.

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Three Advents to Consider ...read Senior Bishop Reddick's full message here
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"If You’re Thinking of NOT Voting, Please Read This Before You Decide" ...read this message by Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick III.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF FUNERAL SERVICE for Dr. Donald Madlock, Sr.

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Read an excerpt from "After a General Conference", by Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick.
After a General Conference, we begin a new quadrennium. We are in a state of “newness”: new themes, new emphases, new leadership on many levels, new plans and new expectations in many respects. “Behold,” says the Scripture, “I make all things new.” Let us all pray for the new aspects of the new quadrennium (four year period) to be God sent and God focused. Communion on the first day of July in 2018 might be a good way to start this new time!

You can read Senior Bishop Reddick's entire message at
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An excerpt from "Because I Could" written by Senior Bishop Reddick
Providentially, God made a way for me to meet a person I wanted to meet after arriving in Texas. I wanted to meet Bill Hartley, the president of Southside Bank of Tyler. Stories of the help he had been to Texas College during the episcopal administration of Bishop Marshall Gilmore were legendary.
Read the entire document https://www.8thdistrictcme.org

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[05/27/18]   Dear CME Family,

The outpouring of concern one week ago for the improved health of Bishop Graves was surpassed only by the fervent prayers of God’s people.

One week ago we were in Jamaica at the site of the Bishops’ Retreat. Bishop Graves had a medical emergency which required his hospitalization there. We rejoice to report he has improved greatly, so much so that he and Mrs. Graves were able to return to Memphis and their regular physicians.

In appreciation of your responses of concern and prayers, I’ve written this update. I’m sure they would appreciate your letters and cards. However, in consideration of their privacy and “space” for restoration and healing (and the fact that I have no authority to give medical assessments), I will refrain from future updates unless requested by Bishop or Mrs Graves.

Thank you for your gifts of love, prayer, and gentleness.

Sincerely,
+Lawrence Reddick
Senior Bishop

[05/20/18]   Dear CME Family,

Thank you for being a praying and caring people.

I am happy to report that Retired Senior Bishop Graves has shown signs of being renewed and renewal all day today. We are looking up and grateful to God.

Thank you for who you are

+Lawrence Reddick
Senior Bishop

[05/20/18]   PRAYER REQUESTED

Yesterday, May 19, while preparing to participate in the Bishops’ Retreat in Jamaica, our beloved Retired Senior Bishop William Graves had a physical attack that caused him to be admitted to the hospital. As you pray today and this week, please remember Bishop and Mrs. Graves, asking for God’s mercies and wholeness. You will be most helpful as you pray.

Sincerely,
+Lawrence Reddick,
Senior Bishop

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An excerpt from An Appreciation for James H. Cone by Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick
At times, he criticized the Black Church. (Who doesn’t? Who shouldn’t?) As times moved forward, he also was criticized and challenged by womanist theologians for writing about Black Theology primarily with masculine language and with examples that excluded the experiences of Black women. He did some modifying.

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An excerpt from Reclaiming Jesus, an Easter Message from Senior Bishop Lawrence Reddick...

"On Ash Wednesday, I joined with 23 other elders of the Christian Church in the United States – male and female, of various denominations and agencies – to craft a confession of what faith in times like these require. What we had in common is our belief that the soul of the United States is presently at stake, and a faithful church cannot be silent."

You can read the entire message and download A Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis, by Senior Bishop Reddick and 23 other elders of the Christian Church in the United States. https://www.8thdistrictcme.org

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Spring Convocation and 1st Quadrennial

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Please join us at the Texas College Legacy Scholarship Banquet, Friday March 9 #meetusthere #MightyEighth #TexasCollege