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Second Episcopal District Washington Conference
The Capital District
Rev. Harry L. Seawright, Presiding Bishop ~ Rev. Sherita M. Seawright, Episcopal Supervisor
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Rev. Charles T. Sembly, Presiding Elder ~ Mrs. Pamela J. Sembly, First Lady
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Presiding Elder Rev. Charles T. Sembly
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First Lady Mrs. Pamela J. Sembly​​​​
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of First Lady Leslie J. Bennett, the wife of Rev. Wayne Bennett, Pastor of St. Stephen AME Church, Eldridge, MD.
Please keep Pastor Bennett, the children, grandchildren and their entire family in your thoughts and prayers.
Her memorial service will be on:
Thursday February 5, 2026
Wake: 10:00 AM
Memorial Service: 11:00 AM
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church
7707 Allentown Road
Ft. Washington, MD
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Expressions of sympathy can be sent to:
Rev. Wayne Bennett
8020 Advantage Lane
Hyattsville, MD 20785
The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church announces the following:
Bishop Harry L. Seawright has been assigned to the Second Episcopal District, vacating his episcopal assignment in the Thirteenth Episcopal District.
Bishop Silvester Scott Beaman, President, Council of Bishops and the Council of Bishops, African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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