Schedule
Below is the Conference Schedule. Please note that times are tentative and subject to change per Bishop Green.
Please check back for any changes or see the conference view screen for changes and announcements on site.
All Pre-Conference Activities and Services will be Held at
Bethel AME Church 255 Goffe Street New Haven, Connecticut 06511
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street New Haven, Connecticut 06510
PRE-CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
April 10 - 12, 2025
annual Conference
Covid Notice: Masks recommended but not required
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Locations:
Bethel A.M.E. Church 255 Goffe Street New Haven, CT 06511
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06510
7:30 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
2:00 P.m.
3:30 p.m.
YPD Breakfast
Bethel AME Church - New Haven
YPD Worship Service and Annual Meeting
Bethel AME Church - New Haven
Reverend Wayne S. Daley - Preaching
Sons of Allen Men’s Ministry Worship Service
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06510
Reverend Pedro A. Castro, Jr. - Preaching
Recess/Lunch on Your Own
Conference Church School
Bethel AME Church - New Haven
Closing and Commissioning Worship Service
Bethel AME Church - New Haven
The Rt. Reverend Samuel L. Green, Sr. - Preaching
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday : Morning Worship at your local church
Important Note: Please note that these times are tentative and subject to change per Bishop green. Please check back for any changes or see the conference view screen on site for changes and announcements.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Opening Day
Location: Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06510
8:00 a.m.
Roll Call
Organization of the Conference
Presiding Elder’s Summary Report
Board of Examiners’ Report
10:00 a.m.
The Opening Worship Service
Holy Communion
Annual Sermon: Reverend Dr. Gregory G. Groover, Sr.
1:00 p.m.
3:00p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Luncheon ( Click Here to Purchase Tickets)
Business Session
Pastoral Reports
Break /Dinner on Your Own ( Click Here for a List of Restaurants in the Area)
Lay Witness Night
Dr. Christina Dickerson Cousin - Preaching
Wednesday, April 09, 2025
Location: Bethel A.M.E. Church 255 Goffe Street New Haven, CT 06511
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Women’s Missionary Society Annual Meeting
Presiding Elders Meet with Bishop
Women’s Missionary Society Annual Worship Service
Reverend Bria Y. Belim - Preaching
Lunch
Board of Examiners Meet with Bishop
Bishop in private consultation with pastors, preachers, and congregations by request
Women In Ministry Worship Service
Reverend Dr. Gloria White Hammond - Preaching
Friday, April 11, 2025
Location: Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale 155 Temple Street New Haven, CT 06510
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
2:30 p.m.
Conference Institute
Business Session
Administrative Reports
Literary Reports
Memorial and Retirement Service
The Service of Ordination and Sacrament
Reverend Dr. Thomas L. Bess - Preaching
3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
Business Session
Recess/Dinner on Your Own
Ministry of Evangelism Night
Reverend A. Iona Smith Nze - Preaching