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The Christian Recorder Recognized for Outstanding Journalism
The Christian RecorderRecognized for Outstanding Journalism From April 10-12, the Religion Communicators Council and the Associated Church Press met in a joint convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Christian Recorder participates in both… Read More »

Quinn Chapel Presents Career Day at National Teachers Academy
Quinn Chapel Presents Career Day at National Teachers Academy By Zelma B. Jarvis, 4thEpiscopal District Thursday, March 28, 2019, was Career Day at National Teachers Academy located at 55 West… Read More »

Spring Break at Allen Temple
Spring Break at Allen Temple While most look to spring break as an opportunity to travel or even binge-watch TV, the pastor and parishioners at Allen Temple AME Church decided… Read More »

Abraham–the father of many nations, Christianity & Islam in a time of Terror
Abraham–the father of many nations, Christianity & Islam in a time of Terror By Rev. Dr. Dilara Üsküp During this sacred ritual of Jumah on Friday, March 15, 2019, in… Read More »

Food as Medicine
Food as Medicine By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, RDN Proverbs 23:1 says, “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully whatis before you.” The concept of food as… Read More »

An Overlooked Legacy: AME Church Primary and Secondary Schools in Districts 14-20
An Overlooked Legacy: AME Church Primary and Secondary Schools in Districts 14-20 By John Thomas III, Editor The following is an excerpt from a statement made at the 2004 General… Read More »

Down a Black (W)Hole: Blackness, Racial Authenticity, and American Politics
Down a Black (W)Hole: Blackness, Racial Authenticity, and American Politics By D’Weston Haywood, Ph.D., Columnist California Senator Kamala Harris is among a growing field of Democratic candidates running for president… Read More »

The Importance of Delegates to the Annual Conference
The Importance of Delegates to the Annual Conference By Mxolisi Henry Vilakazi, Contributing Writer This year, our bishops will conduct the last sessions of annual conferences before the Church moves… Read More »

Hymn Lining…A Retrospective
Hymn Lining…A Retrospective By John William Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer Recently, I wrote an article about the lost art of a capella singing in congregations within many denominations. I would… Read More »

Grant AME Church, Toronto, Receives New Pastor
Grant AME Church, Toronto, Receives New Pastor By Rev. Adrian Johnson, 4thEpiscopal District The 4thEpiscopal District, under the dynamic leadership and wisdom of Bishop John F. White, is pleased to… Read More »

Greater Allen Chapel Remembers and Celebrates
Greater Allen Chapel Remembers and Celebrates By Glenda J. Minor, 8thEpiscopal District Greater Allen Chapel AME Church is pastored by the Rev. Dr. Demetrese D. Phillips and is located in… Read More »

Millennials and Motherhood
Millennials and Motherhood By Cheryl A. Rainey, Contributing Writer The pretty, 25-year old college graduate, Shel, thought she’d be married with three children by her late 20s. She believed if… Read More »