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Rights & Rituals: Black Women and The Love Letter of Our Lives
This master seamstress, as her obituary stated, taught men and women “how to cut our lives out after the pattern of Allah (God).” She is surely a member of the contemporary sewing circles of Dorcas and Daughters of the Conference who mend more than clothes. Her remembrance echoes words from my column announcing my AME women’s anthology project: “We are stitching threads of faith into the sacred seams of our communities with hands of love.”
New PRRI Poll: At 250, Americans are Disillusioned, but Most Still Embrace Our Noblest Ideals
Asked to choose between two statements, Americans are more than twice as likely to agree that “we are in real danger of losing important democratic rights and freedoms” than to agree that “the important democratic rights and freedoms we have will remain protected” (68% vs. 29%). In a pattern that repeats itself throughout the survey, overwhelming numbers of Democrats (86%) and independents (70%) agree with the first statement, while Republicans are divided between the two statements (51% vs. 47%).
Brief History of the 20th Episcopal District Lay Organization
The 20th Episcopal District is organized into seven (7) Annual Conferences and comprises a total of 244 African Methodist Episcopal churches. The district spans five African countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
A Critical Question: Does Your Congregation Deserve the Building?
What good is a commercial kitchen that never feeds hungry families? What good is a fellowship hall that rarely welcomes lonely people? What good are classrooms that sit dark while children need tutoring, parents need support, seniors need companionship, and recovering people need a safe place to gather? Every unused room represents not merely vacant space but unrealized ministry.
California Conference’s Bay Valley District Reframes Annual Reporting
For decades, steward reports at the District Conference have been predictable. In response, the district implemented an interactive District Steward Ministry Fair, allowing local leaders to serve as operational consultants rather than mere reporters.
What’s Your Story? ASPIRE 2026 Invites Every Generation to Live the Answer
One of the greatest strengths of ASPIRE 2026 was its commitment to every generation. Programming was intentionally designed for children in kindergarten through fifth grade, middle school students, teenagers, young adults, adults, clergy, and seasoned saints. Every age group had a place to learn, worship, and connect.
ASPIRE 2026 Opening Offering Raises $37,100 to Strengthen Global Mission Across the 17th Episcopal District
“Our story is never just about us,” shared Bishop Samuel L. Green, Sr., presiding prelate of the First Episcopal District. “As members of a connectional church, we are called to stand alongside one another, strengthening ministry wherever God is at work. Through these partnerships, we support faithful leaders already serving on the ground and affirm that we are one Church with one mission.”
Aspire Makes History with First-Ever Sensory Room in the First Episcopal District
“We often say that everyone is welcome in God’s house,” Wilson said. “But true hospitality goes beyond opening the doors. If we believe that all are welcome, then we must intentionally create spaces and provide resources for those who worship and learn differently. Inclusion is an expression of Christ’s love.”
Thirty Years of Worship, Witness, and Sacred Excellence: Celebrating L’Tanya M. Moore-Copeland
Many may know L’Tanya as the award-winning gospel recording artist who released her debut album, Radiant, in 2006 with the hit song “He Decided To Die”, originally recorded by Dr. Margaret P. Douroux. However, describing her simply as a musician would tell only part of the story. At the heart of her ministry is a profound passion for the arts and their ability to express the Gospel.
Part I: Has Our Pulpit Lost Its Prophetic Voice? Thought to Ponder: Would Richard Allen Recognize the Church He Founded?
Bishop Payne warned us that “when the church ceases to think, the church ceases to exist.” Perhaps another truth deserves consideration: when the church ceases to prophesy, she risks forgetting why God raised her in the first place.
Towards Nicaea 2025: Exploring the Council’s Ecumenical Significance Today
The Reverend. Dr Kuzipa Nalwamba, WCC programme director for Unity, Mission, and Ecumenical Formation, reflected that a council without mission is a museum piece.
Asbury Theological Seminary cut by United Methodist Church over same-sex marriage issue
“Many in our conference will receive this news with disappointment and sadness,” wrote Bishop David Graves, leader of the UMC Kentucky-Tennessee Episcopal Area. “I share those feelings. For many clergy and laity across Kentucky and Tennessee, Asbury is more than an institution. It is a place where faith was deepened, callings were clarified, friendships were formed, and lives were changed.”