The Rev. Dr. Teresa Snorton has been elected the first female bishop of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. She was one among elected bishop during the congregation's 36th quadrennial session and 37th General Conference, which convened in Mobile, Ala. early this month, it has been announced. The conference theme was, "An Essential Church: Poised for 21st Century Ministry."

A fourth generation, life-long CME member, Snorton has long prepared for this moment. She is executive director of the national Association for Clinical Pastoral Education Inc.; the former executive director of the Emory Center for Pastoral Services in Atlanta, Ga.; and former director of Pastoral Services at Crawford Long Hospital. She has been adjunct instructor in pastoral care at Candler School of Theology at Emory University.

According to a release announcing her election, she is.
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The popular play, Crowns, will be at New El Bethel Baptist Church, Friday, Aug 27 at 6 p.m.
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Christian Business Mixer

The DFW Christian Chamber will host a mixer for Christian professionals to fellowship and network. The mixer will be held on July 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the River of Life HEB Church, located at 217 Harwood Road in Bedford. The event is free for members. A small donation is requested for guests to enter. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or registration, e-mail info@dfwchristianchamber.com or visit http://www.dfwchristianchamber.com.

Social Action Ministry

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff Social Action Ministry will meet the 2nd Sunday at noon. For more information, call Stephen Betzen at 214-929-3701.

Christian Progressive Alliance

The Dallas Area Christian Progressive Alliance will meet every 2nd Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Northhaven UMC, located at 11211 Preston Road. For more information, contact Kim Batchelor at matthew-25@earthlink.net.

Interfaith Environmental Alliance

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