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You, God, and the New Normal 

The Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras Byrd, Contributing Writer You, God, and the New Normal  The Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras Byrd, Contributing Writer Well, folks—what we never imagined—happened.  What we thought would… Read More »

Keeping Clergy Safe 

By The Rev. Renita Green, Columnist Keeping Clergy Safe  By The Rev. Renita Green, Columnist My good friend caught COVID-19 last month. He is vaccinated, working from home, and wears… Read More »

Opening Pandora’s Box: Larry Elder & the Fight for Reparations

By D’Weston Haywood, PhD, Columnist Opening Pandora’s Box: Larry Elder & the Fight for Reparations By D’Weston Haywood, PhD, Columnist Larry Elder, the conservative author, radio show host, and gubernatorial… Read More »

The Truth is the Light

By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist  The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist  Proverbs 29:18a says, “Where there is no… Read More »

Many in First District Meet New Bishop During Virtual Christian Education Congress

By Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District Many in First District Meet New Bishop During Virtual Christian Education Congress By Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District A highlight for Christian Education in the First… Read More »

Chicago Street Renamed in Honor of Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III

Chicago Street Renamed in Honor of Presiding Elder Albert D. Tyson, III On August 14, 2021, scores of people gathered on the front lawn of St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal… Read More »

What do Young People Want?” Dialogue in the 21st Century Church

What do Young People Want?” Dialogue in the 21st Century Church Jordan DeVeaux What do young Christians want? For much of my Christian journey, particularly as a participant in ministry,… Read More »

We are Still the Village

We are Still the Village The African Methodist Episcopal Church has many facets that equip, mentor, and enhance the life of a believer. The Fellowship of Christian Education (FCE) is… Read More »

Edward Waters Enrollment Skyrockets as University Shatters 1000 Student Threshold for First Time in Nearly Two Decades

Edward Waters Enrollment Skyrockets as University Shatters 1000 Student Threshold for First Time in Nearly Two Decades Jacksonville, Florida – Overall enrollment at the newly named Edward Waters University (EWU) has increased by… Read More »

The Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) President Makiti Unveils Vision for the Next Four Years 

The Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) President Makiti Unveils Vision for the Next Four Years  A month after Matikane Abednego Makiti’s historic election as the first-ever African President of the Connectional… Read More »

“Measure Twice. Cut Once.” A Word about HBCU Funding in the Biden Administration

By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist The 24-hour news cycle can not only be exhausting, it can be used as a weapon of mass political distraction and destruction. Just look at the… Read More »

The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary Society holds “A Woman of Firsts” Celebration in honour of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke

The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary Society holds “A Woman of Firsts” Celebration in honour of Charlotte Mannya Maxeke By The Rev. Thato Mere, Contributing Writer The 19th Episcopal District Women’s Missionary… Read More »