The Scriptural Reference: Luke 4: 18-19
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.

Introducing the Graphic Design that Supports the Theme

The CLO President has proposed a Vision plan that is filled with opportunities for us to perform and respond with excellence as our mantra. As an Organized Lay Organization, we serve with the outcome of excellence as our goal. But what is the higher calling... what is the next level to our excellence and unity? I submit, it is to Live a Global Witness Ministry that Transforms, Transcends and Liberates! We are in sync! Praise the LORD!

The graphic design that supports the theme of Living a Global Witness Ministry that Transforms, Transcends and Liberates displays the Lay Logo with a golden bronze tinted cross and anvil that stand out. The cross, of course represents our faith while the anvil represents the longevity and durability of a church that has weathered many storms yet still maintains its shape and purpose. Undergirding and even enfolding the Lay Logo is the world. We are a global organization with a reach that is inter and intra connected. This design shows the link of the Lay Organization with the entire world. It is illustrative of a ministry that is both pervasive and invasive.

With this theme we can ask ourselves — what are we presenting to the collective humanity? It is global witness that appeals to and crosses the component lines and denominational lines and bridges the clergy and laity gap. It is presenting living a global witness that transforms, transcends and liberates the world by living a life that is pleasing in the sight of the Lord.

Transcendent ministry speaks to go going above and beyond and doing things differently than before. It is a time to utilize the skills of the entire church to provide a witness. Unity and collaboration are attributes that compel us to go farther and beyond our current status.

Welcome to the Baltimore Conference Lay Organization's Web site

It is the prayer of the Commission Chairperson, the President, the Director of Lay Activities and the Young Adult Representative that you will find this web site helpful. We hope you use the "Contact Us Directly!" form, to let us know how you feel about the new symbol and our web site in general.

The Lay Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is commissioned to teach, train and empower its members for lay ministry, global leadership and service following the tenets of Jesus Christ.

We do this so that the laity may use their God-given abilities and skills to create and extend peace, happiness and harmony amongst all peoples.

We hope that this Web site promotes your understanding of our mission and objectives, and communicates important information to enrich your life and inspires a greater service to God.

2025-2028 Church Quadrennial Theme

2025: Revive Us Again — Reviving our Connection to Jesus Christ

Before we lift up our voices in corporate revival, we must first delve into the depths of our own spirits, seeking that intimate revival which begins within. This year, let us take time to acknowledge what and who we have lost. Let us turn our hearts and minds toward the profound necessity for personal restoration even in our shared grief. Let’s encourage one another to embark on a fresh pilgrimage in our relationship with Jesus Christ, the very author and finisher of our faith.. Please select this link for more information about RECONNECTING THE AME CONNECTION.

Welcome Bishop Jackson

The 2nd Episcopal District AME Church welcomes the 132nd Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Bishop Reginald Thomas Jackson.

Please select this link for Bishop Jackson's view of the church, his theme and his vision for the coming years: A View of the Church at Its Best.

On behalf of the BCLO along with the entire 2nd Episcopal District, we extend profound sympathy to the Jackson family on the transition of our Episcopal Supervisor, Christy Davis Jackson, Esq. We will continue to pray that God will keep the Bishop and his family in His loving Care. Read more about our Episcopal Supervisor's passing.