Category: Columnists
When we Gather: A Vision for 2022
By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer When we Gather: A Vision for 2022 By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer We gather for the holidays. We do so with… Read More »
Advent Season Marks Our Anticipation of the Messiah’s Return
By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, TCR News Editor Advent season marks our anticipation of the messiah’s return to usher in the kingdom of God. Though not necessarily on a particular date… Read More »
The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer In a recent article, “Reporting Financial Crime as a… Read More »
Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting
Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District A blustery day filled with excitement overcame Community African Methodist… Read More »
Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction?
Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction? Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting occurrences of the 51st quadrennial session of the… Read More »
In Memorial: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
By Rev. Gaborone P Lesito, 19th Episcopal District Field Representative In Memorial: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu By Rev. Gaborone P Lesito, 19th Episcopal District Field Representative One of the… Read More »
Lay Witness Sunday Celebrated at Mount Zion AME Church, 19 Episcopal District
By Bro. Onkgopotse Maboe, 19th Episcopal District Lay Witness Sunday celebrated at Mount Zion AME Church, 19th Episcopal District By Bro. Onkgopotse Maboe, 19th Episcopal District Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated… Read More »
From the Old School: Critical Race Theory Education as a Practice of Freedom
By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist From the Old School: Critical Race Theory & Education as a Practice of Freedom By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist Glenn Youngkin’s recent victory in Virginia’s… Read More »
The Heart of the Holidays
The Heart of the Holidays Rev. Dr. Darryn Hewson, Contributing Writer A holiday is a “holy” day and therefore has sacred significance within whichever tradition celebrates it, but often the… Read More »
“Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder
Jazmine Brooks, News Editor “Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder Jazmine Brooks, News Editor My most formative years were spent in a high-spirited Black church… Read More »
Domestic Violence Awareness in Liberia
Domestic Violence Awareness in Liberia Rev. Dr. Alice Hubbard Crenshaw, 8th Episcopal District In Liberia, there is gender inequality, by traditional and religious perceptions, portraying women as subordinate and men as… Read More »
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 »