City Council:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK
RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS
Whereas, ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS oversees multiple churches in the tri-state area and leads over four annual conferences; and
Whereas, ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS was elected General Bishop on March 26, 2022, and re-elected on September 16, 2023, to serve an additional three-year term. With thirty-five years of ministry, he is the longest-serving pastor of Friendship Worship Center, Mount Vernon NY. He is the Founder, CEO, and Director of Friendship for Tots, Inc., an early learning center in Mount Vernon, NY. Before this service in Mount Vernon, he pastored at Mt. Zion UFWB Church, Edison, NJ for 22 years; and
Whereas, ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS is an accomplished theological scholar and community leader. He has obtained his Bachelor’s in Christian Education from Nyack College, a Master’s degree from Alliance Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate from United Theological Seminary. He is the author of two books entitled Living on the Edge (2003) and Power of Determination (2008). He has served as the President of the United Black Clergy of Westchester for two terms, St. Joseph Lodge #117 Free and Accepted Masonry, and the Buffalo Soldiers MC. He is also a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS and his lovely wife, Aro Denise Edwers reside in Mount Vernon, NY, and are proud parents and grandparents; Now, Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon joins with its citizens, and many friends and family in recognition and appreciation for ARCHBISHOP C. NATHAN EDWERS’ outstanding service, commitment, and leadership, to the citizens of the City of Mount Vernon.