(FinalCall.com)�After an initial meeting in Philadelphia, the Commission for the Restructuring and Reorganization of the Nation of Islam, or the Atonement Commission, held regional meetings in Chicago and Atlanta on June 22 and June 29, respectively.

Upcoming meetings are scheduled for Washington, D.C. on July 13, Houston on July 27 and Los Angeles the first weekend in August.

The purpose for these day-long dialog conferences is to let Believers know something new is happening in the Nation and it is not just for a few, but for everyone, said Commission chairman Abdul Alim Muhammad.

The Nation must become fully developed to meet the needs of its people and the Believers, those who love the Nation, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the Great Mahdi Master Fard Muhammad are invited to assist in the development of their Nation, he said. The meetings are for all of those who love the Nation and its teachings even if they are not necessarily at every meeting, he added.

The conferences introduce the process of deliberative dialog to analyze and resolve problems and recruit people for the effort, he explained. It begins with registering with the Commission and going through a process to join a task force, Min. Alim Muhammad said. The task forces range from nine major areas, such as Defense, Justice, Education Agriculture and Information, to other areas, such as Personnel Management, Mosque Affairs and Family Life. There are about 21 different task force areas.

The June 22 meeting at headquarters Mosque Maryam was an important milestone, Min. Alim Muhammad said. It was crowned by a presentation from Mother Tynnetta Muhammad, who delivered a 20-minute presentation on the name of the Commission and tied it to the mission and Lessons of the Nation of Islam, he said. Min. Ishmael Muhammad also spoke to conference participants and welcomed the Commission to Mosque Maryam.

Southern Regional Minister Ray Muhammad and Regional Capt. Tim Muhammad did a very good job, drawing Believers from throughout the region, despite some challenges, Min. Alim Muhammad said.

The spirit of righteous competition for attendance is growing between the regions, he added.

After attending the Atonement Commission meeting at Mosque Maryam, Sis. Marcella X, who attends Muhammad Mosque No. 2B, on Chicago�s west side, felt greater hope that the Nation would be better able to serve the needs of people. Joining a discussion group, following an introductory session and demonstration of dialog by Commissioners, where Believers talked about problems and solutions, made her feel heard and understood. "There was some type of communication going on beyond my captain and my minister. We need more people who are more skilled and qualified to deal with issues that are going to come before us," she said.

Gregory Sane Muhammad, a Chicago-based Commissioner, was also upbeat following the regional meeting. He believes the experience of participants and the Commissioners is in line with the expectation the Hon. Minister Louis Farrakhan has for the Commission and its work.

"There was plenty of tension in the air because people didn�t know what to expect," he observed. But following a session where Commissioners made presentations on change, there was a greater level of comfort, he said.

Bro. Gregory facilitated a breakout session on Justice and participants wanted to continue to discuss the topic. "I just heard people saying, �We really want to get to the bottom of the problems and the different things that are keeping us from being all we can be.� "

"Many times when decisions are made and different things happen around us, to us and about us, we always feel like we didn�t have any input. To me this is like putting yourself at the table ... to help make those decisions," he said. In addition, Bro. Gregory added when the final report is given to the Minister in the fall, participants will know they contributed to it.

Other Commissioners who attended the Chicago meeting included Aleatha Muhammad, Georgette Muhammad, Wahid Muhammad, Lydia Muhammad, Claudette Marie Muhammad, Obiozor Okeke and Richard Muhammad.

If unable to attend a regional meeting, Believers may visit www.atonementcommission.org to learn about the Commission and how to join in its work.