Category: Connectional Organizations
Danielle D. Blackwell, MPA, CFRM, appointed Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Dr. A. Zachary Faison, Jr., President & CEO of Edward Waters University (EWU)—Florida’s first independent institution of higher learning and the state’s first Historically Black College or University (HBCU)—is… Read More »
Brother Phillip K. Tlhage, 18th Episcopal District President
Greetings in the joy of knowing Jesus Christ the Saviour. I pass my greetings from the 18thEpiscopal District. The Episcopal team of the 18th ED is Presiding Prelate Rev. Dr. Jeffery B…. Read More »
AME University & Liberia National Police Seal Transformative Partnership
In a bold step toward reshaping the future of education and national security, the Liberia National Police and the African Methodist Episcopal University today signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding… Read More »
The Word of the Connectional Lay Organization Second Vice President,
By Jerry Turner, Jr. Write the vision; make it plan on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed tine; it hastens to… Read More »
Lung Cancer in Nonsmokers: What Faith Leaders Need to Know
When we think of lung cancer, we often associate it with smoking. However, a growing number of lung cancer diagnoses occur in nonsmokers—particularly women and people of color. As faith… Read More »
Remembering Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future: Sixth Episcopal District Lay President Alfreda Brooks Delivers Inspiring Lay Day Message at Historic Big Bethel AME Church
By Maria White Tillman, 6th Episcopal District On Sunday, April 27, 2025, under the grand steeple of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a beacon of faith and tradition illuminated… Read More »
It is Time for Africa! The 40th Connectional Lay Organization Biennial Comes to Johannesburg
By Herbert Mngadi, 19th Episcopal District “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed, that I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living…. Read More »
Empowering Laity: Diverse Learning Labs at the 2025 Biennial
By Martinique Mix, 6th Episcopal District One of the most enriching features of the 39th Biennial Session of the Connectional Lay Organization has been the dynamic and thoughtfully curated series… Read More »
Women in Ministry Installation Service
By TCR Staff On June 16, over 200 AME clergy and laity gathered to celebrate the installation of the Connectional AME Women in Ministry Officers. Elected at the 2024 General… Read More »
Why I danced at the 2025 Lay Biennial
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, elections are a ubiquitous part of our culture. I remember the first AME election I participated in. I… Read More »
Newsletter Article: Honoring Life and Legacy: National Minority Donor Awareness Day
Observed annually on August 1st, National Minority Donor Awareness Day is a call to action, education, and celebration in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donors from multicultural communities. National… Read More »
The LOADI 9th Session 20th Anniversary Event Held at Hilton Hotel Sandton, South Africa on 23–24 February 2024
By Sis. Patricia Matonkonyane, 19th Episcopal District Lay Organization PR Director The 19th Episcopal District Lay organization had a privileged of hosting a significate event (LOADI) Lay Organization African Development Initiative chaired… Read More »