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2024-2025 Calendar of Events
"Mission Beyond These Gates"
Dominican Republic November 23-29, 2026
“Mission Beyond the Gates” An Invitation from Bishop James and Supervisor Arelis Davis
The Seventh Episcopal District of the AME Church
The Seventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church has long extended its ministry and compassion beyond the continental United States, reaching communities across the globe with the love of Christ. This year, we continue that legacy through our Mission Beyond the Gates project — a journey of faith, service, and fellowship that transforms both those who give and those who receive. Our 2026 mission is directed toward a vibrant community in the Dominican Republic, one of the radiant islands of the Caribbean. This mission carries special meaning for us, as Supervisor Arelis Davis was born in the Dominican Republic and continues to hold her homeland close to her heart. Continue....
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The 7th Episcopal District, James L. Davis & Arelis B. Davis, Servant Leaders, Mourn the Passing of
Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, Presiding Prelate of the 2nd Episcopal AME Church.
Ten Days of Faith in Action
"A Call to the Polls"
For ten consecutive days, we will share a short devotional message designed to inspire, inform and mobilize every member, every family and every congregation to engage in the sacred act of voting.
Let us make these next ten days a movement of faith in action and a living testimony that the Church still believes in building a better tomorrow.
With encouragement and expectation,
Bishop James L. Davis
Supervisor Arelis Beevers Davis
Servants of the Seventh Episcopal District
2nd Social Action Letter
The 7th Episcopal District AME Church
This 2nd Social Action Letter to Senator Lindsey Graham will discuss federal budget legislation that includes substantial cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These cuts will deeply affect working families, rural communities and children-who make up the backbone of South Carolina’s health and economic stability.
Mailing Address
Senator Lindsey Graham
211 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
One Last Breath: The Rev. Daniel Simmons Sr. Story
"No One Can Do Everything, but Everyone Can Do Something!"
SPREAD THE WORD:
Every congregation should encourage maximum participation.
The Seventh Episcopal District
African Methodist Episcopal Church
"A Call to Compassionate Action"
This is not about politics—this is about people. Our commitment to social action is not rooted in party allegiance but in our Christian obligation to care for the least of these (Matthew 25:40). Justice is not a partisan issue. Dignity, equity, and compassion transcend political divisions. As a Church, our responsibility is not to endorse candidates but to
advocate for policies and actions that uplift communities, protect human rights, and ensure a just society for all. For these reasons, the Seventh Episcopal District is launching 11 Social Action Initiatives — not as a symbolic gesture, but as a tangible expression of our faith in action. Our compassion requires more than words; it requires bold, strategic, and sustained effort.
Over the next few weeks, we will provide resources, training, and opportunities to familiarize yourself with these initiatives. This is not the work of a few—it is the work of an entire faith community committed to making a difference. Our ancestors fought too hard for us to retreat now. Our children’s futures depend on what we do today. Our faith demands that we be more than hearers of the Word, but doers also (James 1:22).
