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Passing the Mantle and the Anointing
Ms. Megan Doctor, 7th Episcopal District Passing the Mantle and the Anointing Ms. Megan Doctor, 7th Episcopal District In Second Kings 2, it was Elijah’s responsibility to teach Elisha what was needed in order to… Read More »
The Last But Not Final Journey: St. Luke AME Church, Harlem, New York
The Last But Not Final Journey: St. Luke AME Church, Harlem, New York After a fire forced out the tenants in my apartment building in 1997, I spent the next… Read More »
Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church
Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin sisters, the Rev. Alethea Scott-Winston and the Rev. Dr. Alesia S. Ford Burse, are… Read More »
Channeling Martha and Mary
Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer Channeling Martha and Mary Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer When I heard the story of Martha and Mary as a child, I took away the… Read More »
The Truth is Light
The Truth is Light By The Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31 (NRSV): “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many… Read More »
The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story
By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, 13th Episcopal District The Deep Impact of AME Roots: Dr. Sidney McPhee’s Story According to African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church scholar Sharon J. Grant, Allenite missionaries… Read More »
AME Member Elected as President of the National Association of Parliamentarians
AME Member Elected as President of the National Association of Parliamentarians In the 43rd Biennial Session of the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) held virtually from September 8-11, 2021, Ms. Wanda M. Sims was elected… Read More »
That’s Love?
Jarena Hooper That’s Love? Jarena Hooper Just after Jesus dismisses Judas from the table, Jesus issues the new commandment: “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should… Read More »
Do you have the Word of God inside you?
By Dr. Michael C. Carson, Columnist Gatorade introduced the slogan “Win from within,” calling for one’s inner drive to be the best there is. The question asked was, “Is it… Read More »
The Ninth Episcopal District Provides Food to Residents of Jefferson County
By E. Ann Clemons, 9th Episcopal District “Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I, therefore, command you, “Open your hand to the poor and… Read More »
Mother’s Joy
By Erskine W. Lytle, III, 13th Episcopal District Mother’s Joy By Erskine W. Lytle, III, 13th Episcopal District Founded in 1863 by Bishop Daniel Payne, St. John AME Church, Nashville is the… Read More »
Why Me?
By Cameron Seawright, Connectional YPD Affiliated Groups Chairperson Why Me? By Cameron Seawright, Connectional YPD Affiliated Groups Chairperson During my elementary and middle school years, growing up different and set apart from my peers brought a lot of isolation, bullying, and anxiety…. Read More »