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The Pain of Racism Through the Lens of Calvary
The Pain of Racism Through the Lens of CalvaryBy Rev. Dr. Versey Williams, Contributing Writer Navigating racism in the 21st century means Eastertide 2021 holds an even deeper significance for me…. Read More »
Affordable and Accessible for All—Lifestyle Medicine
Affordable and Accessible for All—Lifestyle Medicine The Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist In the first chapter of the Third Epistle of John, the second verse says, “Beloved, I pray… Read More »
AME Farm/Garden to address Food Insecurity!
AME Farm/Garden to address Food Insecurity! A new initiative of the AME International Health Commission. We are excited to formally announce the partnership with the Black Church Food Security Network…. Read More »
St. Paul in Jacksonville, FL is on “LOC!”
St. Paul in Jacksonville, FL is on “LOC!” By Dr. Brenda R. Simmons-Hutchins, 11th Episcopal While many across the country were enjoying romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day, St. Paul AME Church’s… Read More »
Roland Martin: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely Present?
Roland Martin: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely Present? By Rev. Samuel Williams, Jr. WASHINGTON, D.C. – African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) Second District Bishop James L. Davis invited… Read More »
Inclusive Leadership Matters
Inclusive Leadership MattersBy Rev. Dimpho Gaobepe, 19th Episcopal District Martin Luther King, Jr. said: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Robust discussions… Read More »
Holding Biden Accountable
Holding Biden AccountableBy Stephanie Pierson, Contributing Writer After a grueling election cycle and numerous attempts to challenge the legitimacy of the American electoral process, Joe Biden is in office, to the… Read More »
Now is the Time: Reengagement with the African Diaspora
Now is the Time: Reengagement with the African DiasporaDr. Levar Smith, Guest Editorial We live in unprecedented times. Framed by political and racial insensitivities, global pandemics, and economic decline, it… Read More »
Soaring Beyond Limitation
Soaring Beyond Limitation The determination of any success of an organization is measured in part by its ability to endure challenges, longevity, and be dynamic. To be dynamic is characterized by… Read More »
Bearing the Cross
Bearing the CrossRev. Renita Green, Columnist Thomas Shepherd asked the question in the great church hymn, “Must Jesus bear the cross alone while all the world goes free? No there’s… Read More »
The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors
THE GOOD NEWS UPDATE ARTICLE! (Part 2 of 2A) Understanding what occurred during the July 2012 49th Quadrennial Session of the General Conference for the African Methodist Episcopal Connectional Church, held… Read More »
Connectional Health Commission Statement on COVID-19
Connectional Health Commission Statement on COVID-19 We realize that there are difficult issues for the General Conference (GC) planning team. Out of respect for our professions and training, professional oaths… Read More »