At the Cross
At the Cross By Rev. Barry Settle, Contributing Writer John 19:26 says, “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his… Read More »
The Official Organ of The African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
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Report from the 2018 Session of the Windward Islands Annual Conference
Report from the 2018 Session of the Windward Islands Annual Conference By Rev. Gail Meridin, 16thEpiscopal District “Renew, Ascend and Soar” is the theme for the 16thEpiscopal District during this… Read More »
Pentecost: Lifting the Holy Spirit before the People
Pentecost: Lifting the Holy Spirit before the People By Rev. Dr. Monica C. Jones, Contributing Writer We, as people of faith and informed believers, understand that the Resurrection was not… Read More »
Report from the 202nd Session of the Baltimore Annual Conference
Report from the 202nd Session of the Baltimore Annual Conference The 202ndSession of the oldest conference in African Methodism, the Baltimore Annual Conference, was held March 21-24, 2018, at the Empowerment… Read More »
Prince’s death from Fentanyl highlights the rise in Opioid addiction in the Black Community
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist This past April 19th, nearly two years to the day that Pop music legend Prince died at his home in Minneapolis, authorities confirmed that the singer… Read More »
Remembering Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Remembering Winnie Madikizela-Mandela By Maggie Grootboom, 15thEpiscopal District TCR Field Representative Our people have lost the voice of reason and a fighter for justice. Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a beautiful, charismatic, and… Read More »
Progress Update on the AME Churches in Rwanda
Progress Update on the AME Churches in Rwanda The following progress report was provided by Presiding Elder Felix Uwamahoro of the Rwanda Annual Conference. The Right Reverend Wilfred J. Messiah… Read More »
The Christian Recorder wins five awards at the ACP Best of Church Press Awards Ceremony
The Christian Recorder wins five awards at the ACP Best of Church Press Awards Ceremony At the Associated Church Press Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, April 18-20, The Christian Recorder… Read More »
The Case for Diversity Engagement within the AME Church: When Prayer Alone Isn’t Enough
The Case for Diversity Engagement within the AME Church: When Prayer Alone Isn’t Enough By Jai A. Ingraham, MPA, Guest Editor In a socially-complex and politically-laced environment, there are demands… Read More »
The Silence: Pastors who Abuse
The Silence: Pastors who Abuse Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer One of the most difficult realities for the church is the existence of clergy who abuse. In years past,… Read More »
An Incident that Shaped Attitude
An Incident that Shaped Attitude By Mozella Burns, Contributing Writer I am the fifth of six children born in Clarksdale, Mississippi. My mother and father picked cotton for a living;… Read More »
Good News from the Fields in Africa
By Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr. Editor’s note: The following article is adapted from Facebook posts from Bishop David R. Daniels, Jr., Presiding Prelate of the 15th Episcopal District…. Read More »