Welcome to the
First Episcopal District
Lay Organization
The First Episcopal District comprises seven conferences (Delaware, New England, New Jersey, New York, Philadelphia, Western New York, and the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda) and covers the Northeast Corridor of the United States.
President LINDA C. GANT
President Linda C. Gant is from the New England Conference, and was elected July 27, 2024. Her passion for the Lay Organization led her to work not only on the local level but also on the conference level as Recording Secretary, First Vice President, and President of the New England Conference Lay Organization before being elected to hold the distinguished position of President of the First Episcopal District Lay Organization. She takes her work seriously and truly believes this is the calling God has placed on her life.
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BISHOP RONNIE E. BRAILSFORD, SR., Lay Commissioner.
Bishop Brailsford was assigned to the 10th Episcopal District at the close of the 52nd Session of the General Conference held in Columbus, Ohio, on August 28, 2024. He is serving the areas of Texas, Southwest Texas, North Texas, and Northwest Texas.
BISHOP SAMUEL LAWRENCE GREEN, SR., the 125th elected and consecrated bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, was appointed Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on August 28,2024, during the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the denomination’s General Conference, held in Columbus, Ohio.
​Bishop Green brings a wealth of experience, a heart for ministry, and a vision that aligns perfectly with our mission to put God First in all that we do.
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We were also pleased to welcome our new EPISCOPAL SUPERVISOR PHYLLIS N. GREEN. Supervisor Phyllis N. Green’s dedication to service and her commitment to empowering our communities will greatly enrich our journey together.
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