Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Annual Maryland A.M.E Day 2014

The 3rd annual event was spearheaded by the 2nd Episcopal District Social Action Committee under the leadership of Chairman Rev. Wendell Christopher and Rev. Linda Mouzon. The day began with a clergy breakfast/round table discussion with Bishop DeVeaux, Dr. Pam, Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Senator Cathy Pugh, Rep. Adrienne Jones, a Maryland A.M.E. clergy.
2nd District Leadership with MD State Leadership Bishop DeVeaux and Dr. Pam with Governor O'Malley

2nd District WMS, Roundtable Discussion
Little known fact- MD Rep. Adrienne Johnson is the first African-American female to serve as the current Maryland State House Speaker-Pro-Tem of the Senate and is a member of Union Bethel AME Church in Randallstown, MD.
MD Senator C. Anthony Muse, Senator Cathy Pugh, Rep. Adrienne Jones, Gov. Martin O'Malley
Lunch was catered by Carver Vo-Tech High School (Baltimore) where the culinary staff is comprised of an entire student staff from servers to general manager, executive sous-chef-all of whom are certified food handlers. Bishop DeVeaux and Dr. Pam spotlighted the gifts and talents of young African Americans. Attendees were serenaded by the melodious voices of the talented trio of Elder Louis-Charles Harvey, Rev. Wendell Christopher and Rev. Charles Sembly.

Bishop DeVeaux is greeted by Lt. Governor Brown and  other MD State leaders
 
Special thanks to all who participated in this historic event! To God be the GLORY!!

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