Moore was elevated to bishop in the AME Zion Church by a collection of international delegates at a conference in North Carolina over the summer. Moore will join the AME Zion Western Episcopal District, which covers congregations in Arizona, Nevada, Alaska, Colorado, Washington, Oregon and California.
To honor his promotion, an Interfaith Affirmation and Farewell celebration for Moore will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon High School, 100 California Road. On Sunday, Moore will give his final service at the Greater Centennial AME Zion Church, at 312 S. 8th Ave.
For more information, call the church at 914-664-1838, Ext. 122, or by email.
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