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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 »
Emanuel 4 Years Later. Knowing versus Not Knowing.
By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, MDiv., MACE My wife and I had the opportunity to view the “Emanuel” movie last evening. We made a conscious decision to not the view… Read More »
Transition of Bishop Frederick Hilborn Talbot (1927-2019)
Service arrangements for The Right Reverend Frederick Hilborn Talbot are as follows: Tuesday, May 14, 2019Visitation: 11:00 amMemorial Service: 12 noon Presiding Elder Earle Ifill, Worship LeaderBishop John R. Bryant,… Read More »
Bishop Frank Madison Reid III assigned to the Third Episcopal District
On Saturday, January 26, the Council of Bishops of the AME Church has assigned the Right Reverend Frank Madison Reid III, the 138th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the AME Church… Read More »
Transition of Senior Bishop McKinley Young
“Servant of God well done!Rest from thy loved employ;The battle fought, the victory won,Enter thy Master’s joy.” The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church acknowledging and surrendering… Read More »
AME Church Publishing House Embarks on New Location For a New Era
By TCR Staff On September 25, 2018, the sale of the AME Church Publishing House, originally known as the Sunday School Union, was announced by Canadian-based commercial real estate firm… Read More »
North American Faith Leaders Meet with UN Experts on Racial Issues
By Ulysses Burley, MD, Columnist The United Nations proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent, citing the need to “strengthen national, regional and international cooperation in… Read More »
The Truth is the Light
By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Romans 12:3 says, “For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself… Read More »
Renovating God’s Buildings and People
By Rev. Conitras M. Houston, Contributing Writer I have had the amazing, humbling opportunity to pastor three congregations in three different cities within the state of Georgia. Upon arrival to… Read More »
Portraits Unveiled During Wesley’s Annual Lay Day
By Thelma Kennedy-Malveaux, 10th Episcopal District The Lay Organization of the historic Wesley AME Church in Houston celebrated its Annual Lay Day on September 16, 2018. This year’s Lay Day… Read More »
150 Year History of Shorter AME Church, Denver, Colorado
By Ada L. Groff, 5th Episcopal District Mary Randolph and Mary Smith were founders of the AME Church in Denver. Randolph was born in 1826 to free parents in New… Read More »