Category: Connectional Organizations
African Districts Lay Organisation Leaders Chart a Bold Future — and Install New LOADI Executive
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, TCR Field Representative 19th Episcopal District Lay Organisation leaders from across Africa and some from the USA gathered with purpose and momentum as the Lay… Read More »
A WMS Robing Ceremony of Supervisors Marks a Historic Landmark at the Pre-GDC Meeting
Rev. Gaborone P Lesito, TCR 19th District Field Representative A spirit of reverence and celebration filled the air at the Radisson Blu Hotel Maputo as clergy, missionaries, church leaders, and… Read More »
Beyond Survival: A Sacred Gathering of Architects and Carriers
Rev. Tashara S. Void, TCR Acting Assistant Editor When women get together, one or two things will happen. We will band together in jubilee, or we will separate in distrust…. Read More »
The International RAYAC Converged in Maputo, Mozambique as a pre-conference experience
By Rev. Matthew Seawright, International RAYAC Editor International President Jeremy Satterwhite’s opening statement reminded us of our founder’s statement that the church is not a building, nor a denomination, but… Read More »
Dear AME Church Family:
As the Medical Director of the AMEC International Health Commission, I write to you about the importance of vaccination — a cornerstone of public health that protects individuals, families, and our broader community.
New Year, New You!
Simple Steps to Finish 2026 in Better Health By The Connectional Health Commission As we step into a brand-new year, we give thanks for God’s sustaining grace and the gift… Read More »
“Better Together”: Worship and Celebration Mark Edward Waters University’s Homecoming Gospel Concert
Johnoy J. Davis, Intern An unmistakable sense of expectation filled the air as Edward Waters University (EWU) hosted The AME Worship Celebration on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a signature event… Read More »
AME Church Clergy Protest ICE Murder
The day after ICE agents murdered Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, MN, AME scholars, Rev. Dr. jennifer s. leath (4th District), Rev. Dr. Nikia Robert (1st District), and Rev. Dr…. Read More »
Rights & Rituals: Black Women and Theologies of CARE
By Dora Muhammad After decades of gestation within my mind and spirit, and two years of incubation at Faith in Public Life, Theologies of CARE initiative finally manifested in the… Read More »
Introducing the Blessings from the 17th District
By Supervisor Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd Join me as I look back on August of last year–the exuberance of seeing the Rev. Vernon Byrd, Jr.’s name listed among the Bishops… Read More »
Transition of Rev. Michael Joseph Brown, Ph.D., President of Payne Theological Seminary
Dr. Michael Joseph Brown was an internationally recognized biblical scholar, minister, and public intellectual. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Divinity degree, and… Read More »
National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
Rev. Dr. Ann Marie Bentsi-AddisonExecutive Director, International Health Commission AMEC Beloved Community, as we enter the Advent season—a time of hope, peace, joy, and love—we are also reminded of our… Read More »