Metropolitan Weekly Newsletter - Week of March 1, 2026
- Evan Taylor
- Feb 28
- 9 min read
Metropolitan,
We encourage your presence this week in Morning Meditations with Metropolitan starting at 6:50 am for music and meditation Monday through Friday; and the Men's Prayer Call at 7:30 am on Monday; Comfort, Care, Lament and Share is Thursday at 7pm on Zoom; Noon Day and Pastor's Study is on break.
Engage in ministry with us - Read and Download the 2026 Lenten Devotional Guide (Feb. 18-April 5); Metropolitan Music and Creative Arts is Looking for Artists and Creatives; Visit Freedom & Resistance at MLK Library (Jan. 16 - Mar. 15); Buy Tickets for the Sons and Daughters of Allen's Black Cultural Arts Fest (Mar. 7); Join Dr. Antonio Ellis for a Book Signing of Beyond Graduation: Navigating Postsecondary Success for Students with Disabilities (Mar. 8); RSVP for the Values and Vision workshop (Mar. 14); Apply for Metropolitan Scholarship Endowment Awards (April 15); and Apply for Ifill, McZier and McClain Scholarships (May 1).
Need to join via phone? You can dial in for an audio-only livestream at 1-929-205-6099, 975804722.
Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel and you'll be notified every time we are live. You can subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/metropolitaname.
The 2026 Lent Devotional Guide is available. You can read and download the book here: https://bit.ly/MAMEC-LentGuide-2026
The United Voices of Metropolitan under the leadership of Eld. Armand Peterson, recorded a new hymn composed by Nolan Williams. Their recording and more information about the contemporary hymn was published in CBN here: https://cbn.com/news/us/more-100-churches-across-19-denominations-united-one-song
Save the Dates for the 2nd Episcopal District's 2026 Calendar
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!
Will You Answer the Immigration Ministry's Call to Witness?
A call to witness in March from Metropolitan’s Immigration Ministry. Co-lead Rev. Kendal McBroom led Congressional visits during the UMC Faithful Resistance ecumenical event —you can call them to urge support of the Sensitive Locations Act. Co-lead Sister Dora Muhammad was a featured faith leader for Faith in Action’s press conference in response to Renee Nicole Good’s murder—you can support #WitnessonWednesdays in front of the White House at 12p every week.
The AME Social Action Commission has called for participation in the #EyesNotLies digital action for faithful witness to combat misinformation about Alex Pretti’s murder.
Find ministry resources for March here.
To receive our monthly updates or join our monthly planning sessions, email us at: immigration@metropolitanamec.org.
The Freedom Table will be made available most Sundays in Lee-Glover conference room (except Sundays when there are post-worship events/activities) for families that need to step out of the Sanctuary for a freedom space for active students while still being able to watch service. Middle and high school students are needed to help set up and clean up in exchange for student service hours.
Please e-mail Youthministry@metropolitanamec.org for the Schedule and Volunteer information.
Comfort, Care, Lament and Share has returned. Thursdays at 7pm., If you are in need of prayer, emotional support, or just looking for someone to hold space with, Sis. Satira, Sis. Flavia, or Rev. Brandon Cox will make ourselves available via email/Zoom as needed.
Please join us this week, Monday-Friday for “Meditations with Metropolitan.” Join us at 6:50am for music with the meditation starting at 7 am.
As always, 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.
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 to share your interest and availability.
Next week is the last week to view the Freedom & Resistance: Echoes of 1619 in Washington, D.C. exhibit at MLK Jr. Memorial Library. The exhibit features the history of one of Metropolitan's founders, and celebrates our congregation's contemporary work. To schedule a tour with the curator, Sis. Dominique Hazzard, visit bit.ly/Echoesof1619. Freedom & Resistance closes on March 15th.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with the release of Metropolitan’s 2026 women’s anthology! Contributors range in age from a 7-year-old Girl Scout Brownie to a 92-year-old Life Member of the Sarah Allen Missionary Society.
The anthology features a special introduction by former assistant pastor Rev. Dr. Marie Braxton, along with writings from five female clergy currently serving at Metropolitan. Our female Bishops also contributed section introductions and Pastor Lamar penned the foreword.
Available soon from Barnes & Noble. All proceeds will benefit A Mind to Work campaign.
Join author Antonio Ellis on March 8 at Metropolitan in Douglass Hall to purchase and/or get your copy of Beyond Graduation: Navigating Postsecondary Success for Students with Disabilities signed.
About the Book: Transition planning for students with disabilities is often treated as a procedural task rather than an opportunity to address systemic inequities. Beyond Graduation: Navigating Postsecondary Success for Students with Disabilities reframes postsecondary transition through a justice-centered framework that prioritizes equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices. The book examines the current state of transition planning, highlighting disparities in access, employment, and community integration for disabled students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. It advocates for early intervention, comprehensive assessments, and individualized goals aligned with each student’s strengths and aspirations.
Join us for a transformative experience as we create vision boards that reflect our God-centered purpose and deepest values. Bring your dreams to life through creative expression and community!
This workshop has being rescheduled. The event will now be held March 14, 2026.
What We'll Do Together
Create a personalized vision board reflecting your values, God-centered purpose, and goals
Enliven your spiritual core through dreamscape and creative expression
Design your vision expression!
Connect with community in an atmosphere of fun and laughter
All ages welcome & All materials provided
RSVP to join us by using this Google Form.
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, 2026 - April 15, 2026. Applications can be downloaded from https://sites.google.com/view/mamec-scholarship/home.
The deadline for submitting applications and all supporting documents is April 15, 2026.
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, 2026, 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 Music and Creative Arts Ministry is expanding its mark to galvanize the visual and performing artists within the Metropolitan community to form an inspiring creative collaborative to further its mission. The time is now for artists to come together as a liberative force and joyful source for transformative truth-telling, restorative justice, and revolutionary love. For more information, contact Minister Armand Peterson or Sister Dora Muhammad. Tell them about your artistry by completing this form.
PLEASE JOIN US!
We can't think of a better way for you to help us in promoting
the legacy of Richard Allen than by asking you to join
The Robert R. and Ora B. Kelly Lay Organization (KLO) @ Metropolitan AME Church
If you are interested in the following…
The rich history of the AME church.
¨Supporting organizational activities of Metropolitan AME Church.
¨Teaching others about the discipline and principles of African Methodism; and
Helping to promote fellowship among the members of the African Methodist Church.
… then we need and want YOU to “stay woke” and help keep our legacy alive!
Please contact any member of the MAMEC Kelly Lay Organization (KLO) for membership information or simply reach out to Brother Richard Allen Brown, VP, Membership, Kelly Lay Organization at rabrown1203@gmail.com.
Our KLO membership drive is underway now for the 1/1-12/31/2026 Conference Year.
We welcome you to join one of our upcoming educational sessions held the 3rd Saturday of each month via ZOOM. Details are provided in the weekly Church Newsletter.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the great work we do.
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“For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." -Ephesians 2:10
CBCF is accepting applications for our 2026 Scholarship Programs, which support graduating high school seniors and scholars pursuing undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degrees across a wide range of disciplines.
Scholarships Available:
CBC Spouses Education Scholarship
CBC Spouses Essay Contest Scholarship
CBC Spouses Performing Arts Scholarships
CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship
Congressional Internship
This program offers students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain valuable insight into policymaking, governance, and civic engagement through direct exposure to the legislative process.
Preference is given to applicants who live or attend college in a district represented by a Congressional Black Caucus Member.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 2.5
Pathways to the C-Suite Internship
This program places students and recent graduates within corporate environments to better understand the policy-making process through the lens of executive leadership.
Applicants should have a general familiarity with the federal legislative process, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its Members, and related policy issues.
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Internship Benefits Include:
Competitive stipend
Housing provided in Washington, D.C.
Professional development courses
Networking and mentorship opportunities
Virtual Information Sessions
Students and interested supporters are encouraged to attend a virtual information session hosted by CBCF’s Leadership Institute . Speak directly with our team at the upcoming session on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM ET.
Have something to share with the congregation? Please send ALL announcement information to announcements@metropolitanamec.org. Blurbs should be no longer than 75 words. Announcements can be submitted by Tuesday for the following week OR by the 4th Sunday for the next month.
Do you have Instagram or Tik Tok? Be sure to follow our Youth and Family Ministry at @yafmamec to stay in the know!
We are at a pivotal place globally, politically, and spiritually. Our world is beautiful yet broken; holy, yet not fully healed. We have weathered similar storms with grace and strength, and we shall do so again. This is our moment to proclaim the unlimited power and majesty of our God.
All encumbrances must be eliminated so we can be an even stronger voice and catalyst for justice, livable wages, affordable housing, and food security.
We must liquidate the mortgage we assumed several years ago to restore the beauty and physical health of our beloved Metropolitan. Once free, we will have additional energy and resources to further our work to make manifest God’s reign here on earth.
In this moment, Metropolitan has a mind to work.
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;
“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.
Have a prayer you would like to share in community, you can leave your prayers on our prayer wall here.
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