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At-Will or God’s Will?

At-Will or God’s Will? By Rev. Tashara S. Void, 2nd Episcopal District   The federal and state government have certain laws which protect employees as it pertains to their employment security…. Read More »

The Usual Suspects:  Police Violence, Black Homes, and the Next Episode

The Usual Suspects:  Police Violence, Black Homes, and the Next Episode By D’Weston Haywood, Ph.D., Columnist Details are forthcoming, though the storyline is familiar: white police officer kills an unarmed… Read More »

First Fridays Millennials Group Meeting Held

First Fridays Millennials Group Meeting Held By Ashley Tait The millennials of St. John AME Church in Huntsville, Alabama, where the Rev. Maurice Wright, II, is the pastor, held their… Read More »

Choose Kindness

Choose Kindness By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, Contributing Writer On the door of my office hangs a picture that reads,“In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND”(Author… Read More »

Statement from the Council of Bishops RE: HURRICANE FLORENCE SUPPORT

Statement from the Council of Bishops RE:  HURRICANE FLORENCE SUPPORT October 5, 2018 The Second and Seventh Episcopal Districts recently suffered damage as the result of Hurricane Florence. Most of… Read More »

IMPACT Conference 2018

IMPACT Conference 2018 Saturday, July 21, 2018 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Reid Temple AME Church The 2018 Impact Conference was held on Saturday, July 21, at… Read More »

Recovering Sabbath

Recovering Sabbath Rev. Arionne Yvette Williams, Contributing Writer Leviticus 25:2-4 says, “Speak to the people of Israel and say to them: When you enter the land that I am giving… Read More »

Don’t Let Them Take Away Your Dance: 2 Samuel 6:13-22

Don’t Let Them Take Away Your Dance: 2 Samuel 6:13-22 By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer This scripture tells a story that holds important implications for Black Christians in… Read More »

Solomon Chapel AME Church Celebrates 134 Years of Service

Solomon Chapel AME Church Celebrates 134 Years of Service By Rev. Dr. Alice H. Crenshaw, 8thEpiscopal District Solomon Chapel AME Church was organized in 1884 on Catfish Point. In 1885,… Read More »

The Truth is the Light

The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.   Isaiah 40:11 says, “He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in… Read More »

Soar Christian Education Congress—16thEpiscopal District

Soar Christian Education Congress—16thEpiscopal District By Rev. Troy Parris, 16thEpiscopal District Christian Education Congress is a viable and productive tool for Episcopal districts to foster training, unity, and growth. The… Read More »

Shorter Chapel in Franklin Celebrates 150 Years

Shorter Chapel in Franklin Celebrates 150 Years By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Hill   “Anchored, Rooted, Grounded in Faith and Love,” was the theme for Shorter Chapel AME Church’s celebration of… Read More »