11th Episcopal District

FloridaConferenceLayOrganization

Empowering the laity to serve with purpose, faith, and dedication across the African Methodist Episcopal Churches of Florida.

FAITHSERVICEUNITY
20+
Churches
1816
Founded

Meet Our Leadership

Dedicated officers serving the Florida Conference

DR

Brother Donald L. Russell

Conference President

CH

Sister Carolyn Hill

1st Vice President

LJ

Sister La'Tasha Jones

Treasurer

MW

Sister Marrie W. McQueen

Financial Secretary

Virtual Meetings

Quarterly Zoom Meetings

Join your fellow lay members for quarterly business meetings held virtually on Zoom. All members are welcome.

March 2026
1st Quarter Business Meeting
May 2026
2nd Quarter Business Meeting
August 2026
3rd Quarter Business Meeting
November 2026
4th Quarter Business Meeting

MEETING ID

744 813 9338

Use this meeting ID to join any of our quarterly Zoom meetings. Specific dates and times are announced via email.

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Upcoming Events

Conferences, gatherings, and community initiatives

Featured Event

161st Session Florida Annual Conference

August 26–28, 2026 Gregg Chapel AMEC — Host Church

Bishop Marvin C. Zanders, II, Presiding Prelate · The Reverend Cecil Williams, Host Pastor. Lay Night is Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 PM, preached by The Rev. Dr. Nikki Henry Clemons.

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11th Episcopal District

Florida Conference Coverage

Serving AME congregations across 18 counties in the Florida Panhandle

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Conference Territory
Selected County
Adjacent County

18

Counties Served

117

AME Churches

4

P.E. Districts

500+

Lay Members

Join the Work of the Lay Organization

The Florida Conference Lay Organization is active, growing, and making a real difference. Join us in advancing the mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

"God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, the Holy Spirit our Comforter, Humankind our Family."

— Richard Allen

Founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1816