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“I Stayed In My Body”
By Ulysses Burley III Embodiment. Dictionary.com defines embodiment as “a tangible or visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling.” As Christians, we often associate the word ’embodiment’ with that… Read More »
Statement from the General Conference Commission on the 2021 General Conference
On May 7, the General Conference Commission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church voted to host the 51st Quadrennial Session of the General Conference in Orlando, Florida, and Cape Town,… Read More »
The Seven Last Words of George Floyd
By John Thomas III, Editor The commemoration of Good Friday is a solemn and holy event for Christians. We cannot get to the resurrection of Jesus Christ without traversing through… Read More »
The Heights and Depths of American Democracy
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist It is finished…Last night in the early hours Congress–at last–certified Joseph R. Biden as the next President of the United States and Kamala D. Harris as… Read More »
Why religion and politics are at play in Georgia?
By Quardricos Bernard Driskell, Columnist Trump supporters descended upon the nation’s capital the second weekend of December at the March for Trump Rally, hosted by Women for America First. One… Read More »
From Protest To Politics To Policy To Power
By Rev. Matthew L. Watley, 2nd Episcopal District I was honored to be invited to speak at the 57th Anniversary of the March on Washington. Here are my reflections on… Read More »
AME Member Dr. Willis L. Lonzer Elected 36th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III is a native of Richmond, Virginia, where he attended the Henrico County Public Schools. He matriculated to Delaware State University, where he was a Charles… Read More »
We Will Breathe!
By John Thomas, III, Editor George Floyd was murdered. He did not lose his life. The life in his body was brutally taken from him. As I write this editorial,… Read More »
Report from May 2020 General Board Meeting
TCR Staff Report On May 29, the General Board of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met via Zoom Conference Call under the leadership of Bishop Gregory G. M…. Read More »
AME member assists Texas Congresswoman during COVID-19 outreach
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a senior Member of the Judiciary Committee, Homeland Security Committee and a senior Member of the Budget Committee has diligently worked to ensure that her community… Read More »
Bereavement experience during the COVID-19 lockdown
By Rev. Teboho G. Klaas, 19th Episcopal District The Covid-19 disruption has also changed how pastoring takes place more than one way. During strict lockdown regulations, except for burials, a… Read More »
Local church ministry during COVID-19: the House of Hope’s Response
By Reverend Jarrett Britton Washington, Columnist We are living in unprecedented times and we still are called to make an impact in the lives of the people God has given… Read More »