The 5th Episcopal District is holding it’s Mid Year Convocation, March 10 – March 13, 2020 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, 5711 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008.

“Latch unto a cause that has Eternity in it.”

Matthew 13:10-17

Our Leadership:
Right Reverend Clement W. Fugh, Presiding Bishop
Mrs. Alexia Butler-Fugh, Supervisor 5th Episcopal District
Pastor “J” Edgar Boyd and First Lady Florence Boyd, Host
First AME Church of Los Angeles, Host Church

Special Guests Include:
Presiding Elder Benjamin Finnell, Midwest Conference
Presiding Elder Booker T. Guyton, California Conference
Bishop Charles James King, 11th Episcopal District of the CME Church
Pastor Benjamin N. Thomas, Bethel AME, Oxnard

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Special Performance by Clarence Jones & The Heritage Singers

For room reservations call 310-410-4000 and ask for the “AME Church Mid-Year Room Block” or click the following link and select “Attendee” (no access code needed). https://book.passkey.com/go/AMEMid2020

Guest Parking: $20/day Self Park or $30/day Valet.

For additional information, contact the 5th Episcopal District Office at

310-577-8530 | bishopfugh131@gmail.com

Hosted by First AME Church of Los Angeles, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd | 323-735-1251
Pastor “J” Edgar Boyd, Senior Minister

MASTER SCHEDULE

Tuesday, March 10
12:00 Noon – Presiding Elder’s Report
Bishop Clement W. Fugh – Presiding Bishop

7:00 p.m. – WMS Meeting  
Mrs. Alexia B. Fugh – Supervisor, Presiding

Wednesday, March 11
9:00 a.m. – Opening Devotions
Presiding Elder Booker T. Guyton,
President PE Council, Presiding
Presiding Elder Benjamin Finnell, Preacher

9:45 a.m. – Organization of the General Conference:  
Bishop Clement W. Fugh
Presiding Bishop, Fifth Episcopal District, Presiding

Election of Episcopal Committee (two clergy/one adult lay/one young adult lay between 18-35)
Election of Revisions Committee (one clergy/one lay)
Appoint Members of Rules and Credentials Committee (one clergy/one lay)
Committee Assignments (Based on requests) of General Conference Delegation
Appointment of Administrator of Douglass Hospital
Appointment of Administrator of Western University
Appointment of Leaders of the Delegation – Clergy and Lay

Nominations at the seat of the General Conference:
General Conference Commission (one clergy/one lay); General Board (three clergy/two lay, at least one between 18-35); Preliminary Inquiry (two clergy/two lay); Compilation (one clergy)

Updates:
Membership Cards
Observer Overview
Accommodations – Room Requests; Final Payment April 1st; Occupancy-Singel/Double (room-mate)
Sustentation – Allocation for Delegates/First Alternates/Other Alternates (Payment April 15th)
Fifth District Caucus Sessions
District Breakfast – Saturday morning, July 11, 2020.

12:00 – Noon Hour of Power

2:30 – 5:00 p.m. – Legislation Preview
Legislative Task Force Mrs. Jackie DuPont Walker
Dr. Roger Richardson
Leaders

7:00 p.m. – Opening Worship
Bishop Charles James King
Presiding Bishop 4th Episcopal District CME Church
Preacher

Thursday, March 12
9:00 a.m. – Opening Devotions
Bro. Richard Crews, Presiding
Rev. Benjamin Thomas II, Preacher

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. – AME Chaplaincy
Chaplain Christilene Whalen
Presenter

10:15 – 12:00 – Noon – Required Sexual Misconduct Training (For Clergy and Lay)
Rev. Cedric Alexander
Facilitator

12:00 – Noon Hour of Power

2:30 p.m. – Component Meetings

7:00 p.m. – Worship Without A Word – Song; Dance; Lyrical Message
Malik Jo David Sales (Messenger); Greg Jones (Music Director);
Stephanie Adams (Choreographer);
Heritage Singers of Baton Rouge, LA, Dr. Clarence Jones (Director)

“I SEE YOU!” (Appreciation Reception for Unsung Heroes/Heroines)

Friday, March 13
8:00 a.m. – Fifth District Lay Breakfast

10:00 a.m. – Closing Business Session

12:00 Noon – Adjournment of Midyear

2:00 p.m. – Fifth District Mini Lay Convention
Mr. Simeon Rhoden, President, Presiding

6:00 p.m. – Fifth District YPD Executive Board Meeting
Mrs. Kim Finley, District Director
Mr. Askia Stewart Jr., President

Saturday, March 14
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. – Fifth District “Mini Convention”

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Fifth District YPD Executive Board Meeting