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Oakland’s First AME Church bids farewell to stately Telegraph Ave. sanctuary as demolition begins
The church building on Telegraph Avenue has sat empty since a 2023 fire. Mayor Barbara Lee was among those who spoke at the weekend ceremony. By Ashley McBride, Oaklandside “Up… Read More »
Wesley AME Church Celebrates Community Sunday by Honoring Local Elected Officials
By Rev. John F. White II and Mr. Carl Davis, 10th Episcopal District Wesley AME Church in Houston, Texas was blessed to have over 40 local Public Elected Officials from the… Read More »
Celebrating 61 Years of Scholarship Sunday at Ward Memorial AME Church
By Sandra Bonner Hadley This year marks a significant milestone for Ward Memorial AME Church as we celebrate 61 years of Scholarship Sunday, a cherished tradition that has transformed the… Read More »
AME Church Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary of the King and Queen of Lesotho
On July 20, 2025, the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 18th Episcopal District witnessed a rare and sacred celebration as His Majesty King Letsie III and Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate… Read More »
New Possibilities: Bishop Beaman’s Journey Through the 12th Episcopal District
When the final benediction was spoken at the 2024 General Conference, Bishop Silvester S. Beaman took on the sacred responsibility of leading the 12th Episcopal District (Arkansas and Oklahoma). But rather… Read More »
Majestic Care Partners: Where Caring is Our Calling
By Myra D. Johnson Scott, 6th Episcopal District In 2020, under the visionary leadership of our pastor, the Reverend Dr. Susan H. Ephraim, Majestic Care Partners (MCP) was formed at Allen… Read More »
Newsletter Article: Honoring Life and Legacy: National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Observed annually on August 1st, National Minority Donor Awareness Day is a call to action, education, and celebration in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donors from multicultural communities. National… Read More »
A New Beginning at Wesley A.M.E. Church, Houston
Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the… Read More »
AME India Makes History: Discipleship Training Program Trains 40 Young Pastors for Christ’s Mission
By Presiding Elder Job Pariyar, 4th Episcopal District The African Methodist Episcopal – AME INDIA is forging a bold new chapter in faith and leadership! In May 2025, AME India launched… Read More »
Two Copper Coins and a Billion-Dollar Brand
By Rev. Tashara S. Void $300,000 is a sizable amount for a church in need of a new roof, HVAC system, or foundational repair. $300,000 is a significant amount for… Read More »
Mother Emanuel continues to be light in darkness 10 years after tragedy
By Rev. Rickey Ciapha Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District This year’s Emanuel Nine Commemoration Events honored the nine lives taken at the historic AME Church ten years ago with worship services,… Read More »
I Had to Change My Perspective
By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, MDiv, MACE, Columnist Lately, I find myself doing an entire inventory on every aspect of my life. The greater truth is I have been taking the… Read More »