Category: Columnists
The Truth is the Light
The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr. John 16:7-8 says, “Nevertheless I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away,… Read More »
Harvest Meals for the Hungry Serves Up Love in East Towson
Harvest Meals for the Hungry Serves Up Love in East Towson By Theodosha Hayes, 2nd Episcopal District There’s a hot pot of food on the stove inside the Family Life Center at… Read More »
Through a Different Lens
Through a Different Lens By Byron Washington, Contributing Writer We constantly hear people talk about diversity. At the corporate level, companies want to have a viable “diversity pipeline.” In ministry, the… Read More »
16th District Announces Pastoral Changes in European Annual Conference
16th District Announces Pastoral Changes in European Annual Conference The Sixteenth District, and specifically the European Conference, express our gratitude for the pastorate of the Rev. Dawn Lockett Hobson at… Read More »
Thoughts on Bill Cosby and R. Kelly after the Media Hype
Thoughts on Bill Cosby and R. Kelly after the Media Hype By Rev. Carey A. Grady, 7thEpiscopal District Now that the media frenzy is over and other entertainment gossip has… Read More »
Retired Bishop John Bryant Delivers Folorunso Alakija Distinguished Lecture at Harvard University
By Rev. Ellis I. Washington, 1stEpiscopal District On April 17, 2019, students, faculty, and members from the community filed into the Memorial Church on Harvard’s Campus to hear Bishop John… Read More »
Creative Inconsistency
Creative Inconsistency By Dr. John Roberts, Contributing Writer How many times have musicians, lead singers, and choir members been asked this question: “Why was it the last time you sang… Read More »
St. John, Huntsville Honors Deaconess Sarah Davis “Granny” Bell
St. John, Huntsville Honors Deaconess Sarah Davis “Granny” Bell By B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District Aging in the Bible is said to be a sign of experience. The Lord promises… Read More »
The 19th Episcopal District agrees to move forward as a family
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative The sun sets in Evaton, the home of one of the 19th Episcopal District’s Wilberforce Community College adjoining the… Read More »
Emanuel 4 Years Later. Knowing versus Not Knowing.
By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, MDiv., MACE My wife and I had the opportunity to view the “Emanuel” movie last evening. We made a conscious decision to not the view… Read More »
Feet in the Sand and Heads in the Clouds: The Future of the AME Church
Feet in the Sand and Heads in the Clouds: The Future of the AME Church By John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder With little over a year to the… Read More »
God is Right Here
God is Right Here By Rev. Jarrett Washington, Columnist Second Timothy 4:17-18 says, “But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might… Read More »