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Who Do We Say We Are? A Theological Perspective on COVID-19 and the Church’s Response
By Rev. Brandee Jasmine Mimitzraiem, 5th Episcopal District The response of the Church to any crisis, to any situation that impacts its people, demonstrates who the Church is. Who are… Read More »
Managing fear in the midst of Corona: Lessons learned from the frontline of Ebola
By Katurah York Cooper, 14th Episcopal District About six years ago, I found myself immersed in the Ebola Epidemic that claimed nearly 4000 Liberian lives. In late July 2014, I… Read More »
Death of Mrs. Valerie Faith Gary Bell, 14th President of the Connectional Lay Organization (1953-2020)
Family Statement It is with great sadness that Mr. Donald Bell, Sr., Mr. Donald Bell, Jr., Dr. Shirley Cason Reed, and family share the passing of a loving wife, mother,… Read More »
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?: A Reflection on the Calabasas Helicopter Crash
By Rev. Matthew Watley, 2nd Episcopal District All of us are reeling, our hearts aching, and our minds overwhelmed with grief and confusion about the unthinkable tragedy concerning the Kobe… Read More »
Pastors: Be Aware of the Dangers in Using the Church’s Credit Card
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, CPA, Contributing Writer In my consulting practice, I have found that many pastors use the church’s credit card for business as well as other expenses that could… Read More »
A Theology of Love
By Rev. Renita M. Green, Columnist Approaching the St. Louis Dome for the United Methodist Special Session of the General Conference, I walked upon a group of passionate demonstrators who… Read More »
Judicial Council Grants Appeal of Bishop Messiah; Council of Bishops Decision Overturned
On November 22, 2019, the Judicial Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by a 5-3 vote issued a decision granting the appeal of Bishop Wilfred Jacobus Messiah regarding his… Read More »
Holy or Hype?: Unpacking Kanye West’s “Sunday Services”
By John Thomas III, Editor Over the last few months, artist Kanye West has held a series of “Sunday Services”. The “Services” have been held in a variety of locations… Read More »
The Eighth District Clergy, Spouses, and Widows Retreat 2019
By Rev. Michele R. Goodloe, 8th Episcopal District The Eighth Episcopal District Clergy, Spouses, and Widows’ Retreat was held Friday, April 26-28, 2019, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Baton… Read More »
Response of “19th District Concerned Pastors and Lay” to June 18 Meeting with Bishop Kawimbe
The Rev Victor Malefetse 19th Episcopal District Concerned Pastors and Lay Convener Email:malefetsevictor@gmail.com Cell: + 27 72 413 1612 Date: 21 June 2019 Bishop Harry Seawright President Council of Bishops… Read More »
Transition of Rev. Albert D. Tyson III (1948-2019)
The Rev. Albert D. Tyson III served as the Presiding Elder of the North District of the Chicago Annual Conference in the 4th Episcopal District. In the past, he was… Read More »
The 19th Episcopal District agrees to move forward as a family
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative The sun sets in Evaton, the home of one of the 19th Episcopal District’s Wilberforce Community College adjoining the… Read More »