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upcoming events

SEDLO COMPONENT MEETING DURING SUMMER SUMMIT

**WEAR AFRICAN ATTIRE IF YOU WISH**

**LUCHEON ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH - FREE TO 1ST 400 GUESTS**

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JULY 6, 2026

HAMPTON CONVENTION CENTER

HAMPTON, VA


REGISTRATION: 8:00 A.M. | MEETING: 8:30 A.M.

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Important Reminders:

  • Conference Presidents, Finance Team, and Committee Chairs: Please submit your reports to Sis. Penny Oliver and Sister D. Faye Conley on or before July 1, 2026.


  • Conference Presidents' Reports must include 2026 membership totals.


  • Pre-registration with a cost of $10 will be coordinated through the DOLAs. Each President is asked to assign a registrar for your area during the component meeting. (More details will follow.)


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**LUCHEON ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH - FREE TO 1ST 400 GUESTS**

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SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING & SUMMER SUMMIT

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**LUCHEON ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH - FREE TO 1ST 400 GUESTS**

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JULY 6-9, 2026

HAMPTON CONVENTION CENTER

HAMPTON, VA


SCAN THE QR CODE ON THE FLYER TO REGISTER

 OR REGISTER HERE:

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PLANNING MEETING & SUMMER SUMMIT AGENDA

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 Planning Meeting & Summer Summit Agenda


DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE DETAILED AGENDA HERE 



 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON

To ensure proper accommodation, material printing, and corporate compliance for all sessions, registration close strictly on the deadline below. 

  • Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
  • Registration Fee: $30
  • Use the link above to register

ADDITIONAL HOTEL LODGING INFORMATION

To secure our your accommodations, rooms may be booked at the following suggested hotels. Recommended hotels are:


  • Hyatt Place Hampton

1905 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, Virginia, 23666 United 

+1 757 788 8400

Book directly: Link


  • Springhill Suites Hampton

1997 Power Plant Parkway, Hampton, VA, USA 23666

757-320-6333 to book rooms

Book directly: Link


  • Best Western Hampton Coliseum

1916 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

Toll Free 1(800) 780-7234; Hotel Direct Number +1 (757) 637-7100

Book directly: Link


  • Hilton Garden Inn Hampton Coliseum Central

1999 Power Plant Pkwy, Hampton, Virginia, 23666

+1-877-782-9444 to book reservation

Book directly: Link


VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES & SIGN-UP

Interested in partnering with us for the SED Planning Meeting/Summer Summit? We are currently accepting vendor applications. Please review our event guidelines and submit your details via this application no later than June 28, 2026.


SCHEDULE

This year’s schedule runs on three concurrent tracks. Use the guide attached to choose the right path for your week:

  • Summer Summit & Planning: Open to all attendees
  • Emerging Leaders Collective: Designed for young adults (ages 17–26)
  • Thriving Congregations: Available on to pre-defined certification participants


Detailed schedules for each track at this link.


REGISTER HERE:

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SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING & SUMMER SUMMIT

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**LUCHEON ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH - FREE TO 1ST 400 GUESTS**

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  • JULY 6TH - OPENING WORSHOP


  • JULY 7TH - HOUR OF POWER


  • JULY 9TH - CLOSING MEDITATION 


  • STEWARDS, CLASS LEADERS, & TRUSTEES TRAINING 



REGISTER HERE:

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**LUCHEON ON MONDAY, JULY 6TH - FREE TO 1ST 400 GUESTS**

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  • BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT


  • SOCIAL EVENTS


  • CHOIR REHEARSAL



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Second Episcopal District Lay Organization First Intergenerational Sneaker Ball

 Monday, July 6, 2026  7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

 

Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Temple Stream Center

3100 Butternut Drive

Hampton, VA 23666


Please get in touch with your Conference Lay President for ticket information   

Baltimore Conference - Bro. Alvin White  

Washington Conference - Sis. Chenay Saunders  

Virginia Conference - Sis. Valerie Terry  

North Carolina Conference - Bro. Elbert Davis  

Western North Carolina Conference - Sis. Barbara Myers    

SED Nominating Committee Report

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SEDLO CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Revised December 5, 2025

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SEDLO NEWS & INFORMATION

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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE 2025 SUMMER PLANNING MEETING REPORTSCLICK HERE TO VIEW OR DOWNLOAD THE SEDLO HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE BY BRO. WILLIAM "BILL" AYERSCLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE EVANGELISM PRESENTATION

SEDLO CONSTITUTION

CURRENT  SEDLO CONSTITUTION

SECOND DISTRICT CONSTITUTION 9.18.2025 (pdf)

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AMEC Connectional Lay Organization Mission Statement

 The Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is commissioned to teach, train and empower its members for Lay ministry, global leadership and service following the tenets of Jesus Christ. 

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