Council of Bishops

Fugh to Assume Presidency of AME Council of Bishops

  General Board meeting and Investiture ceremony set for June 19-21 The Right Rev. Clement W. Fugh, presiding prelate of the Fifth Episcopal District of the AME Church, ascends to the presidency of the international denomination next week. His investiture ceremony will take place June 20 during the Council of Bishops and General Board meeting that begins Monday, June 19, and continues through Wednesday, June 21, at the Hilton LAX Hotel, 5711 W. Century Blvd., in Los Angeles. Hundreds of AMEs are expected to participate in the business sessions and worship services. Also, the gathering will feature the presentation of