Celebrating the Life of Mr. Rodney Wilkerson

It is with love and reverence that we invite you to join us in celebrating the life of Mr. Rodney Wilkerson, beloved son of Mr. Jonathan and Reverend Pansy Washington.

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Reception and Family Hour: 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST

Memorial Service: 7:00 PM EST (promptly)

RSVP: Please view the invitation and confirm your attendance by 01/08/25 to help us make accommodations accordingly.

Your presence will honor Mr. Wilkerson's life and the cherished memories he leaves behind.

For those traveling to attend, we have provided a list of recommended hotels below:

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Airport West

3400 Creek Point Dr.

East Point, GA 30344

404-344-4414

Located at Camp Creek Marketplace, 5 miles from the church and 12 miles from the airport

Hampton Inn & Suites

3450 Creek Point Dr.

East Point, GA 30344

404-345-4474

Located at Camp Creek Marketplace, 5 miles from the church and 12 miles from the airport

Courtyard Atlanta by Marriott and Fairfield Inn & Suites, Lithia Springs

895 Bob Arnold Blvd

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

770-635-6500

Located 5 miles from the church and 20 miles from the airport

Hampton Garden Inn Atlanta West/Lithia Springs

110 Interstate West Parkway,

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

770-949-8980

Located 5 miles from the church and 20 miles from the airport

Enjoy the Special December edition of the Sixth Epistle Newsletter.

A WORD FROM THE BISHOP’S DESK

A Bold Invitation

Isaiah 55:1-13 (King James Vision)

On Sunday, December 1, 2024, we embark on the Season of Advent, the first season of the Christian church’s calendar. This season ushers in heaven’s invitation to hope and experience peace, joy, and love. The invitation offered in this season is bold, daring, and even audacious. Advent invites us to choose an alternative that repeatedly gets rejected by too many humans. Yet Isaiah 55 extends an invitation to choose between courage and cowardice. The prophet invites: “Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the water; and you that have no money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread and your labor for that which does not satisfy?” (Isaiah 55:1-2a).

First, the invitation is extended to everyone. This is where our politics, and too often our religion, tend to close the doors. It is not human nature to be inclusive. Something about being human usually leads us to erect walls of separation and barriers that permit access for everyone.

Click here to read the rest of The Sixth Epistle...

Join Us This Sunday. 12/8 for the Nationwide Launch of Free & Discounted Text Messaging Services and Digital Technology Ministry Resources for U.S. CME Churches

***The 6th Episcopal District's Gloo Team will share more information at Bishop's Winter Gathering on December 14. We encourage you to join this virtual session and register your local church with Gloo in preparation.

Greetings!

It is with great excitement and joy to announce that through a partnership with Gloo.us, free text messaging services and up to 40% discount on Gloo+ subscriptions and a wealth of digital ministry resources is now available to all U.S. local CME churches and entities including Episcopal Districts, Presiding Elder Districts, General Departments, and Connectional Departments! 

Join us virtually for the nationwide launch of text messaging services at the CIT Tech Talk on Sunday, December 8 at 6 PM ET | 5 PM CT | 4 PM MT | 3 PM PT | 2 PM Alaska. Learn more about the Gloo text messaging platform and discounted subscriptions for Gloo+, and valuable digital ministry resources for CME local churches and entities; training sessions that will be offered by CIT; and meet our Gloo.us representatives Ms. Kristy Shotwell and Dr. Elliott Johnson. You will hear about the pilot project launched in the 6th, 7th, and 9th Episcopal Districts under the leadership of Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr., Bishop James B. Walker, and Bishop Charley Hames, Jr., respectively.

What is Gloo

Gloo.us provides a text messaging platform that currently connects over 70,000 churches in the United States to help ministry leaders scale their impact through technology. Gloo gives churches the information they need to connect with their community and better understand their congregation. Additional information about Gloo is available here: https://www.gloo.us/,

Gloo Pilot Project with the 6th, 7th, and 9th Episcopal Districts

The Department of Communication and Information Technology (CIT) launched the partnership with Gloo.us in September of this year resulting in a pilot project with the 6th, 7th, and 9th Episcopal Districts. To date, 90 CME churches have participated in the project and benefit from a free Gloo account.

I am grateful for this collaborative project with Gloo.us, and thankful for the leadership and support of Bishop Walker, Bishop Brown and Bishop Hames. Bishop Hames paved the way for the CME Church's partnership with Gloo.us.

Benefits of the Partnership Between Gloo.us and the CME Church

The partnership between Gloo.us and the CME Church marks a significant milestone as both organizations unite to further a shared mission of community engagement, growth, and support. Through this partnership, Gloo.us will provide innovative digital tools and solutions to empower the CME Church to better connect with its congregations, enhance communication, and foster a more impactful ministry. Together, we aim to create stronger, more vibrant communities, and to provide our local churches, pastors, and members with critical communication and ministry resources.

I hope to see you at the CIT Tech Talk on Sunday, December 8!

Zoom Meeting ID: 964 0227 3651 Passcode: 187024

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