Dear Official Worker,

We are excited to formally announce our 47th Annual District Conference scheduled for October 6-8, 2025, at One in Christ Community Church in Hockessin, DE. 

Our theme is SEND!

Registration is CLOSED.

In accordance with our district bylaws, all official workers (except for retired, unassigned, and special assignment workers) are required to attend District Conference. If absence from Conference is unavoidable, please send a request to be excused in writing to me by mail or e-mail (info@cmamad.org) as soon as possible and no later than September 6th, 2025.

Our registration process will require that individuals register as accredited or corresponding delegates. Here is the link where you will find a lay delegate form for lay leaders who have been elected as accredited delegates by the church governing board. Please complete this form by September 6th, 2025. This link will also be available on the district website.

Anthonia Izagbo is serving as our Conference Administrator/Coordinator. All questions should be directed to her. You may reach her by phone at 301-620-9934, ext.100 or by e-mail at aizagbo@cmamad.org.

I am looking forward to seeing you in October! 

Sincerely,

Rev. Douglas G. Conley,

District Superintendent.

Greetings District Family,

We are excited to celebrate Rev. Doug & Julie Conley’s upcoming retirement during our Annual District Conference in October.

When: Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Where: One in Christ Community Church 2145 Graves Rd, Hockessin DE 19707

Time: 5:30pm

The festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a dinner and program honoring Doug and Julie for their decades of faithful ministry.

Please see the official invitation card and invitation letter that has all the necessary information and registration link for the retirement party.

Kindly RSVP HERE by September 13.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Anthonia Izagbo aizagbo@cmamad.org

Dear Official Worker,

Thank you for your prayer support over the last number of months as we have worked through the search process for and selection of a nominee for District Superintendent.

Because the Mid-Atlantic District is currently in redevelopment, the process began with an initial review and vetting by a subset of the DEXCOM. Recommendations were then passed on to the vice president for Church Ministries at the National Office for final consideration.

This letter is to inform you that the decision of the vice president for Church Ministries is to place in nomination Rev. Mark Trinkl for District Superintendent of the Mid-Atlantic District. Mark is currently the lead pastor at Neighborhood Alliance Church in Rockville, Maryland.

Please continue to pray for God’s clear direction in this matter. Elections will take place at the District Conference on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Note: It is the opportunity of every official worker or duly appointed District Conference delegate to place additional names in nomination. However, please be informed that those nominations must be vetted with the vice president for Church Ministries through the process defined in the Instructions for Additional Nominees at the District Conference.

Please, read the full Notification Letter.

• Instructions for Additional Nominees at the District Conference

• Rev. Mark Trinkl's Resume

• Desired Characteristics

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rev. Mike Mercurio MMercurio@1stalliancechurch.com

301-974-1837

Greetings Lay Leaders,

The Lay Leadership Training has been postponed to March 7, 2026.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

More information will be posted when it is available.

Upcoming Events

September 1 - Labor Day (Office closed)

September 8 - Missions Mobilization Team

September 16 - In-Service Day

September 18 - Church Planting Team

September 25 - Church Health Team

October 6-8 - District Conference

View our calendar

2025 Printable Calendar - Please note, changes are made throughout the year as needed.

Are you interested in pursuing God’s call on your life?

Join the Alliance Missions team for a One Day Seminar on how to navigate and explore this call to Ministry.

This event is for anyone interested in understanding the process of pursuing full-time ministry with the Alliance better.

This is a great event for working adults, students, local leaders, and pastors. 

Date: November 15, 2025

Time: 9am-3pm

Location: First Alliance Church, 14500 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904

Cost: $40/person includes lunch

Register HERE.

If you have any questions, please contact Jonathan Thornton jonathan.thornton@greatcommissioncc.org

God's Glory International Ministries Christian Counselors are hosting a seminar titled Christian Marriage and Family in the 21st Century

Topics:

• Strengthening Christian Marriages
• Communication, Conflicts, Intimacy
• Biblical solutions to modern family challenges
• Global Insights

When: Sunday, September 14, 2025

Where: GGIM Worshipping Hall 1610 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009

Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM

You can also join on Zoom

User ID: 419 456 6622

Pin: 2018

If you have any questions, please call 202-644-3433 or email abdissab@gmail.com

FALL NATIONAL SCHOOL OF MINISTRY ACCELERATED COHORT (SOMAC)

The School of Ministry (SOM) is a 30-credit equivalency program designed to prepare men and women for ministry leadership within the local church.

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/program-application/ 

LAY PREACHING CERTIFICATE 

The Lay Preaching Certificate is a certificate in preaching designed for local church members or leaders within congregations sensing a call to preach. The courses are part-time and online, covering the basics of Christian theology, the interpretation of the Bible, and the preparation of compelling and applicable messages. Graduates from the program have the option of transferring 100 percent of their credits into the ACLD School of Ministry, allowing them to join that program directly in the second year.

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/lay-preaching-certificate/

LICENSING, CONSECRATION, AND ORDINATION COURSES

• 304 Understanding The Alliance
• 304 Conociendo la Alianza: Doctrina de La Alianza, Historia y Política
• CL35 105 The Mission of God and the Alliance Family

Start date: September 22, 2025

Apply today: https://allianceleaders.org/consecration-ordination/

We are thrilled to invite you and your congregation to join us for the 2025 Multiplication Month this September!

On a Sunday of your choice in September, we encourage you to plan a Church Planting Sunday to emphasize the importance of church planting in reviving and multiplying the Church.

Visit Church Planting Sunday 2025 For Resources and more information.

Dear Brothers and Sister,



I would like to share an update on the experience we had on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, during our Forest Street Evangelism in Old Town Alexandria. From 3:00p.m to 6:00 p.m, we experienced a truly amazing time, and God’s presence was powerfully evident throughout the event.

By God’s grace, we were able to distribute 1,800 flyers throughout the community. Two individuals received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, and two more joined us on Sunday, seeking to learn more and continue in fellowship.

Dave and Melissa led us in worship, and the Pastor preached the Good News. Many people stopped to listen and engage with us, and some groups expressed interest in collaborating with us for future English services.

Thank you so much for your continuous prayers and support. It was a very blessed and successful day, and I give all glory to God for this wonderful opportunity.

In Christ,

Eyoas Taye,

CMA Ethiopian Evangelical Church.

PARTNERING WITH CHILDREN TO MAKE A GLOBAL IMPACT 

The Alliance Kids National Giving Project is a powerful opportunity for children across the U.S. to participate in God's global mission. This year, our focus is on Portoviejo, Ecuador— specifically, supporting a ministry that serves vulnerable children living in and around a community built on a garbage dump.

Through this project, we are helping to complete a new ministry house that will offer daily meals, tutoring, discipleship, and a safe place to grow in Christ. With a total goal of $66,000, kids have already raised over $20,000 through generous giving, creative fundraisers, and church-wide engagement..

This isn’t just about money—it’s about kids catching a vision for missions, learning to give joyfully, and seeing how their efforts can change lives. When children give, pray, and invite others to join, they become an active part of what love began.

Will your church join us?

Visit https://cmalliancekids.com/product/what-love-began-alliance-kids-missions-national-giving-project/ to learn more and help us reach our goal. Together, we can empower the next generation to live on mission.

ALLIANCE YOUNG ADULTS CONFERENCE RETURNS THIS FALL

The Alliance Young Adults (AYA) Northeast Vision Team is thrilled to announce the fourth AYA Conference, taking place September 19–20 at Princeton Alliance Church in New Jersey. Tailored for young adults ages 18–30+, this two-day event centers on growing in a deeper life with Christ, discovering purpose in the local church, and building lasting community.

For just $35, attendees will experience three impactful sessions featuring worship, short talks, and real-life stories. One major highlight is the Saturday afternoon breakout sessions, offering practical insight on topics such as racial justice, church planting, mental health, the work of the Holy Spirit, and more.

Whether attending solo or with a group, young adults will leave encouraged, connected, and renewed. Churches are encouraged to share this opportunity widely.

Register and learn more at: https://cmalliance.org/alliance-young-adults

Alliance Peacemaking’s mission is to change the culture of the Alliance family so we resolve conflict in a God-honoring way. To do this we use a biblical framework and common language to approach conflict.

UPCOMING TRAININGS

LEVEL ONE

October 25: Bradford, PA

Bradford Alliance Church

Email bradfordcma@verizon.net to register

$5 Registration Fee

LEVEL TWO

November 7–8: Uniontown, PA 

Cherry Tree Alliance Church

Register HERE