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upcoming events
2026 SEDLO CONVENTION
OCTOBER 21-23, 2026
MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
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THEME
Reviving the Connection:
Exceedingly, Abundantly, Above All We Can Ask Or Think
Ephesians 3:20-21
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Election
Learning Labs
Workshops
Fellowship
Worship Experiences
First Timers Orientation
Recognition of Outstanding Laypersons & Outgoing Officers
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Registration Is Open: $150 -Due By September 15th
Contact Conference President to Register
Late Registration: $200 - Ends October 15th
Hotel Details Will Be Made Available Upon Registration
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2026-2027 District Calendar Dates
2026-2027 District Calendar Dates
October 2026
21-23 - SED Lay ORGANIZATION Convention
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | Wilmington, NC
November 2026
6-7 - SED WMS Mission Institute | Virtual
December 2026
4-6 - SED YPD LTI
St. Joseph AME Church, Host Church | Durham, NC
Reverend Dr. Abdue Knox, I, Host Pastor
11 - Washington Annual Conference Christmas w/Bishop & Family | TBA
12 - Baltimore Annual Conference Christmas w/Bishop & Family
Trinity AME Church, Host CHURCH | Baltimore, MD
Reverend Rodrecus Johnson, Sr., Host Pastor
15 - Virginia Annual Conference Christmas w/Bishop & Family
Third Street Bethel AME Church, Host Church | Richmond, VA
Reverend H. Matthew Seawright, Host Pastor
18 - North Carolina Annual Conference Christmas w/Bishop & Family
St. Luke AME Church, Host Church | Fayetteville, NC
Reverend Dr. Mycal X. Brickhouse, Host Pastor
19 - Western North Carolina Annual Conference Christmas w/Bishop & Family
St. Paul AME Church, Host Church | Raleigh, NC
Reverend Dr. Steven L. Lyons, Host Pastor
31 - SED NYE Worship Service | Virtual
January 2026
14-16 - SED Clergy Retreat
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel | Portsmouth, VA
23 - Bishop Harry L. Seawright’s 50th Year in Ministry
February 2026
11- 13 - SED Founders Day/MidWinter Meeting | TBA
17-19 - black people’s convention
Reid Temple AME Church | Glenn Dale, MD
Reverend Terence R. Gray, I, Host Pastor
27 - Bishop & Supervisor Seawright’s 45th Wedding Anniversary
March 2026
16 - Bishop Harry L. Seawright’s Birthday
16 - 20 - Baltimore Annual Conference
Bethel AME Church | Baltimore, MD
Reverend Dr. Patrick Clayborn, Host Pastor
21 - Palm Sunday
22 - 27 - Holy Week
28 - Resurrection Sunday
March 30 - April 3 - Washington Annual Conference
Reid Temple AME Church | Glenn Dale, MD
Reverend Terence R. Gray, I, Host Pastor
April 2026
13-17 - North Carolina Annual Conference
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church | Wilmington, NC
St. James AME Church | Kinston, NC, Host Church
Reverend Edward Sloan, Jr., Host Pastor
April 27 - May 1 - Virginia Annual Conference
Newport News Marriott at City Center | Newport News, VA
May 2026
18 - 22 - Western North Carolina Annual Conference
Sheraton Imperial Hotel | Durham, NC
St. Joseph AME Church | Durham, NC, Host Church
Reverend Dr. Abdue Knox, I, Host Pastor
June 2026
28 - 30 - AME General Board Meeting | Los Angeles, CA
June 30 - July 1 - AME Convo | Los Angeles, CA
July 2026
7-14 - YPD/WMS Quadrennial CONVENTION
Hilton Anatole | Dallas, TX
19 - Supervisor Rev. Sherita M. Seawright’s Birthday
26-29 - SED Planning Meeting/Summer Summit
TBA
August 2026
8-11 - Connectional Lay Organization Biennial CONVENTION
Johannesburg, South Africa
*Calendar is subject to change
