Category: Columnists
Staying Uplifted and Undeterred in the Trump Era
Approaching the end of a calendar year offers a time of reflection and anticipation. We celebrate the triumphs, mourn the losses, and think about what we can do better in… Read More »
The Importance of Missing Toys
By Jennifer P. Sims, Ph.D., Contributing Writer While shopping at Target this holiday season, I was indulging my inner 80s child by happily looking at all the new Star Wars… Read More »
A Divine Mandate: Making the Connection Between Communities and Congregations
By Rev. Jessica Durr, 9th Episcopal District TCR Liaison The Ninth Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church seeks to fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus Christ established for… Read More »
Digital Spiritual Formation
By Rev. John White, II, Contributing Writer How do we grow in grace? What tools are available to us to feed our souls? My bishop, Adam J. Richardson Jr., tells… Read More »
Rebuild St. Croix
When Pastor Carlos Perkins watched his wife Carla Perkins preach her trial sermon on September 17, he didn’t know that it would be one of the last Sundays that the… Read More »
Is Sin Obsolete? Why We Need the Forgiveness-Restoration Cycle
Is Sin Obsolete? Why We Need the Forgiveness-Restoration Cycle By Rev. Jason Richard Curry, Ph.D., Columnist I know quite a few people who pride themselves on being shameless. A number… Read More »
Reflections on Reformation Day
Reflections on Reformation Day By Rev. Kelli Jolly, Special to The Christian Recorder Happy Reformation Day! Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther, armed with a few nails and a… Read More »
The Proposed Plan of Action for Black Methodist United
The Proposed Plan of Action for Black Methodist United By Quardricos Bernard Driskell, Columnist I am Baptist pastor in Alexandria, Virginia and a federal lobbyist for a national medical… Read More »
Celebrating the Retirement of the Rev. Dr. Ann F. Lightner-Fuller
Celebrating the Retirement of the Rev. Dr. Ann F. Lightner-Fuller By Licentiate Dawn M. Wayman, 2nd Episcopal District After 34 years of pastoral ministry, the Rev. Dr. Ann Lightner-Fuller… Read More »
Child Murder Prosecutor—AME’s Heroine in the 15th District
Child Murder Prosecutor—AME’s Heroine in the 15th District By Maggie Grootboom, 15th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Advocate Bonnie Currie-Gamwo (BCG), is a member of Mother Bethel AME Church,… Read More »
Powdered Pink Prayer
Powdered Pink Prayer By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, Columnist Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint… Read More »
The Doors of the Church are Open: Bethel AME Church-Boston Shelters Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation
The Doors of the Church are Open: Bethel AME Church-Boston Shelters Undocumented Immigrants Facing Deportation By Rev. Shakira Sanchez Collins, MD, Columnist The Bethel AME Church in Boston, Massachusetts, recently… Read More »