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The Spirit Makes a Way: The Ordination of the Reverend Esau German, Jr.
By Rev. Samuel L. Green, Jr. 1st Episcopal District At the New York Annual Conference, I witnessed one of the most profound acts of compassion and divine care at the 203rd session… Read More »

The Truth is the Light
Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Romans10:15: NRSV And how shall they preach except they be sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those… Read More »

What the Firing of Dr. Carla Hayden Tells Us About Power, Memory, and the Urgency of Christian Study
By Darryl J. Brackeen Jr., 1st Episcopal District In the quiet halls of the Library of Congress—the steward of the nation’s intellectual soul—a storm has passed. The dismissal of Dr. Carla… Read More »

The Constant Erasurers of Restorative Justice on the Grounds of Silence, Silencing, Neutrality and Bias: Gaorutwe Moabi’s Wrongful Suspension
By Gaorutwe Moabi, 19th Episcopal District On November 30, 2025, I was suspended from the Young People and Children’s Division by the 19thEpiscopal District Supervisor for attending the 40th Session of the… Read More »

A Reflection: The Fear of Disappointing Others, Especially God
La Toria M. Lane, Contributing Writer Unfortunately, it has become the reality of many to carry the weight of expectations. These expectations range from being a good child, a good… Read More »

Father and Son mentoring in full swing at Mt. Zion AME Church
By Bro Onkgopotse Maboe (PK),19th Episcopal District “On February 15, 2025, from 10:00 AM, Mount Zion AME Church in Bloemfontein held its second session of the Father and Son Mentoring… Read More »

St. John AME Church
Ministerial Staff, Officers and Ministry Leaders Participate in Leadership Retreat B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District “Leadership is not just a calling, it is a journey.” The ministerial staff, officers and ministry… Read More »

Trinity AME Church Long Branch, New Jersey, Celebrates 145 Years
Honoring Our Past Embracing Our Future Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.—Psalm… Read More »

New Growth in an Old Church
Rev. Jason D. Thompson, PhD The Rev. Jason D. Thompson is pastor of Sacramento’s St. Andrews AME Church, the oldest historically Black congregation on the West Coast. Additionally, he is… Read More »

Bishop Gregory Eason urges churches to embrace technology to spread the gospel
By Limukani Ncube, 20th Episcopal District Lay Second Vice President Bishop Gregory Eason of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church 20th District has called on churches to embrace digital platforms… Read More »

“A Century of Witness: A Reflection on the AME Church in Malawi”
By Ronald Erastus Mkandawire, 20th Episcopal District Lay Organisation President May 26, 2024. This date will forever be etched in the hearts of the African Methodist Episcopal Church family in Malawi…. Read More »

Faith in Action: The Legacy of AME Church Planting in Malawi
By Florence Gulure Nyalaya 20th Episcopal District Lay Organization The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was founded in 1816 by Rev. Richard Allen in the United States of America. The church… Read More »