Worship for Girl Scout Sunday, starts tomorrow at 10 am in the sanctuary and via live stream on Facebook and YouTube.
We encourage your presence this week in Church school on Sundays at 8:30am; Morning Meditations with Metropolitan at 7 am Monday through Friday; and the Men's Prayer Call at 7:30 am on Monday. Noon Day and Pastor's Study is on break.
Engage in ministry with us this season - Join Youth and Families Ministry and YPD to support Thurgood Marshall Middle; Kelly Lay Organization Membership Drive; Sign up for the Truth and Action RoundUp from Sojourners; Apply for Ifill, McZier, and McClain Scholarships (Feb 15-May 1); Download the Lent 2025 guide (March 5-April 20); RSVP for Immigration Ministry Collective Discernment Session (March 16); SAMs Food Bank (March 22); Metropolitan Teen Lockdown (April 4-5); & Heritage of Heroes: Celebrating Black Military Service and Patriotism (May 3).
Need to join via phone? You can dial in for an audio-only livestream at 1-929-205-6099, 975804722.
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In 2025, we will introduce a weekly Sankofa moment. Sankofa comes from the Adinkra cultural system and means, "It is not taboo to return and fetch it when you forget." Each Sunday, as part of our Sankofa practice, we will "fetch" the wisdom, words, faith, and lessons learned from our ancestors. At Metropolitan AME Church, we are dedicated to honoring the legacies of our past while actively working toward our future. This weekly Sankofa moment is not just a one-time event, but a commitment to our cultural heritage that we will uphold continuously. Ashe and Amen.
Are you interested in deepening your connection with God, self, and community during this Lenten season? If so, join us for a 40-day Lenten spiritual journey. In this 6-week communal practice we will come by to explore themes around fasting, embodiment, resistance, and Spirit work through weekly emails, a playlist, access to a community prayer wall, etc. If this is a journey you would like to embark on, please RSVP to join us.
From Bishop Reginald T. Jackson - February 24, 2025- To the Second Episcopal District
The Boycott will begin on Wednesday, March 5th, Ash Wednesday and will go until Saturday, April 19th, the close of the Lenten Season. The Boycott is in response to Target’s elimination of its Diversity Programs. This is at the behest of the Trump Administration. We should not spend our dollars with stores that do not support our efforts to advance and for which we are qualified. We do not seek tokenism but a level playing field. We also do not want to hurt Black vendors at Target, so we encourage you to shop online to support them. Please support this Boycott to stand up for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
From the Council of Bishops - Christian Recorder
The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church encourages all members to support a boycott of Target Stores across the United States beginning Wednesday, March 5th, Ash Wednesday, and continuing through Saturday, April 19th, the 40 days of Lent.
This action is in response to Target terminating its Diversity Program to support the efforts of the Trump Administration to end Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across the United States. It makes no sense for Blacks to spend our dollars at companies that do not support providing opportunities to qualified Blacks and other minorities at their businesses. Terminating diversity efforts infers that Blacks and people of color who get promoted are beneficiaries of tokenism and not merit. This is false and a stigma that the Trump Administration and many conservatives want to project.
Some are concerned that this boycott will hurt minority vendors. This does not have to be so. If you must patronize Target, buy only products labeled "Black-owned." Also, visit https://www.targetfast.org/ for more information.
The Lent Guide for 2025 is now available. You can access it on the Metropolitan website and via Issuu using the button below.
On Sunday, March 9, we will hold a church conference to hear the initial sermons of Alex Blocker, Erika Jackson-Stokes, and Khaleelah I. L. Harris. The church conference will convene immediately after worship. Each sermon will be 7 to 10 minutes long. We will pray together and corporately discern, as is our theological and disciplinary custom, whether gifts for ministry are present in each preacher.
Please pray and prepare for this high and holy moment in the life of Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church. Every member has a vote on these aspirants for ordained ministry. May your votes be soaked in prayer.
We are pleased to announce that transportation services resumed on January 5, 2025, after a long hiatus. Starting in January, transportation will be available on the first and third Sundays of each month. Services may be expanded to other Sundays based on the demand. If you are interested in transportation to and from the church, please contact Ellen and Tyrone Fizer at 301-579-2482. We look forward to serving you and helping you get to church with ease!
Our discernment process is designed to give members deliberate time to discuss essential information and explore critical considerations about the formation of our immigration ministry. Three seminars anchoring this process are aimed to foster deep personal reflection on various roles and impact of contributing to the ministry. On March 16, we will provide an overview and spiritual grounding for the process. Please complete the survey to share your interests and knowledge and to RSVP for the informational session by Wednesday, March 12th.
Please join us this week, Monday-Friday, from 7 am-7:15 am for “Meditations with Metropolitan.” To sign up to offer a meditation or share your prayer requests, email the Morning Meditations team at prayer.metro1518@gmail.com.
The Men's Prayer Call is a sacred space where brothers can share and explore their relationship with God in Christ Jesus. All brothers are encouraged to join. The call will be every Monday Morning from 7:30 am – 7:45 am on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 767 5679 7276
Passcode: y28Ma2
Train up your child in the way they should go and when they are old they will not depart from it. Church School meets each Sunday morning at 8:30 am, and concludes at 10am in Douglass Hall. There are classes available for EVERYONE! We will be excited to see you in attendance!
The Metropolitan AME Veterans Council is a ministry that supports military service members, veterans, and their families by providing information and prayerful support. All service members, veterans, and family members are invited to attend. Join us on the second Wednesday of each month at 6pm. For more information, please contact Dr. Bryon L. Garner at bryongarner@gmail.com.
Veteran’s Council Mission Statement
“Our mission is to minister to all veterans' and their families’ social, spiritual, and physical development. We strive to: 1. Provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care tailored to veterans' unique experiences, spreading Christ’s liberating gospel.
2. Foster a welcoming and inclusive environment where veterans can find fellowship, understanding, and support as part of our beloved community.
3. Educate our congregation about the challenges and strengths of veteran life, promoting empathy and appreciation for their service and sacrifice.
4. Provide resources and programs that address veterans' specific needs, including mental health support, reintegration assistance, and opportunities for continued service to the community.
5. Collaborate with local veteran organizations to extend our reach and impact, fighting for justice and equality for all veterans.
Through these efforts, we aim to create a veteran-friendly congregation that serves as a spiritual home and support network for those who have served our nation, answering God’s call for the present age.” For more information, please contact Dr. Bryon L. Garner at bryongarner@gmail.com.
The Youth and Family Ministry is in need of amazing people like you to serve for upcoming events and other additional projects. Please scan the QR Code and or fill out the Microsoft form to share your interest and availability.
The Metropolitan A.M.E. Church Scholarship Endowment Payne-Tanner Memorial’s mission of awarding scholarships to students who demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need continues. The scholarship application will be available from February 15, 2025 - April 15, 2025. Applications can be downloaded or can be requested and delivered via email from mamecscholarship@gmail.com.
The deadline for submitting applications and all supporting documents is April 15, 2025.
All materials must be mailed to The Scholarship Committee at P.O. Box 19322, Washington, DC 20036. Applications and supporting documents that are not mailed to the Scholarship Committee’s post office address or are not timely received by April 15, 2025, will not be considered. The modifications to application requirements that were applied during the pandemic are no longer applicable. Please contact Pamela Moore at plfmoore@yahoo.com with any questions.
The 2025 Ifill, McZier and McClain scholarship applications are now available. All completed applications are due by May 1, 2025. Completed applications should be submitted via email to scholarships@metropolitanamec.org on or before May 1, 2025.
The Sarah Allen Missionary Society Food Bank of the Metropolitan AME Church announces that in-person food bank operations will be held on Saturday, March 22nd, from 9 am to 3 pm. The SAMS Food Bank is also accepting new food bank recipients.
Please see the flyer with the QR code and link to sign up for volunteer opportunities with the SAMS Food Bank. For more information, please contact Sister Virginia Boateng at vab-59@hotmail.com.
All Youth in 9th to 12th grades are invited to attend the Metropolitan Teen Lockdown hosted by Youth and Families Ministry on April 4th and 5th. Register to attend using the QR code above or the link below. Contact Rev. Thomas A. Brackeen, Jr, for more information via email at youthministry@metropolitanamec.org.
Stay Informed and Inspired: Sign Up for the Truth and Action Round Up!
In the wake of the 2024 election, it's important to stay connected to truth and action, without being bombarded by the 24-hr news cycle. Sojourners’ Truth and Action Round Up is a source of news, actionable steps, and uplifting inspiration—shared three times of week. Together, we can navigate the challenges ahead and work toward justice and hope. Sign up today.
Save the Date for Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Metropolitan AME Veterans Council will partner with Ebenezer AME and Greater Mt. Nebo AME to host "Heritage of Heroes: Celebrating Black Military Service and Patriotism" in collaboration with the VA Center for Faith-based Initiatives for veterans and their dependents. The event will take place during military appreciation month in May.
For more information and to reserve a spot visit the event listing on Eventbrite.
Have something to share with the congregation? Please send ALL announcement information to announcements@metropolitanamec.org. Blurbs should be no longer than 75 words.
Do you have Instagram or Tik Tok? Be sure to follow our Youth and Family Ministry at @yafmamec to stay in the know!
We hope you can stand with us by investing in the Community Justice Fund and purchasing a limited edition commemorative t-shirt. In these unprecedented times, we are called to continue doing the work of Jesus in the church, the community, and the world. Every contribution will make a difference as we counter the radical ideology and rhetoric that is flowing from the leaders of our Nation while eroding and eliminating civil rights and societal strides that have been made by the sacrifices of our elders and ancestors.
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1838. From its founding, Metropolitan AME Church, has and continues to do what other churches will not. We are known locally, nationally, and internationally, to be deeply spiritual and deeply engaged in the world. From anti-slavery leadership in the mid-19th century, in the harboring of runaway slaves, to organizing power, people and money toward the flourishing of all people in the District of Columbia today. Metropolitan has been not just a significant center of worship, but also an institution in the forefront of the civic, cultural, and intellectual life among African Americans and others. Today, Metropolitan is focused on theologically sound teaching and preaching in worship; combatting food insecurity through our Food Bank; addressing ecological devastation by addressing heat islands in metropolitan cities with Smart Surfaces Coalition; equipping parents and families with culturally responsive and biblically grounded teaching through the Sankofa project; and building Black Equity and Wealth through Homeownership, prioritizing community safety and holding political leaders accountable with Washington Interfaith Network.
-Pastor William H. Lamar IV
We're grateful for your generosity.
There are several ways to give:
via check mailed to Metropolitan AME Church, 1518 M Street NW, Washington, DC. 20005;
via Credit card: on our website and via Realm;
via Text: To text to give, text “metro1518” to 73256;
via Cash App: $MetropolitanAME
“Truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
Let us continue to lift each other in prayer - please pray for those experiencing grief or in need of health, strength, and healing. Lord, hear the prayers of your people.
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