Serving the Laity
Across Tampa Bay.

Since 1816, the A.M.E. Church has taught, trained, and empowered its people. Today, that mission connects 56 local lay organizations across 8 Florida counties and 3 districts.

Our Story Get Involved

Local Lay Organizations

Annual Conference Districts

Florida Counties Served

“Founded in 1816 — carried forward every quarter since, one lay organization at a time.”

WHAT'S HAPPENING

Upcoming Events & Activities

NOV 282026

Quarterly Meeting

Held the last Saturday before the 5th Sunday. Check back for location details.

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WHERE WE SERVE

Three Districts,
One Conference.

Hover a county to see its district and church count. Click through to explore each district's officers, events, and churches.

Lakeland District15 churches St. Petersburg District17 churches Tampa District16 churches

WHO WE ARE

Teaching, training & empowering the laity

The West Coast Conference Lay Organization (WCCLO) serves as the teaching, training and empowering body for the laity of the West Coast Conference in the 11th Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Comprised of 56 local lay organizations from churches across the Annual Conference — Lakeland, St. Petersburg, and Tampa — the WCCLO provides training, scholarship, and fellowship opportunities to believers across the coast.

Explore Our Districts →·eedlo.org·ameclay.org

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