Category: Connectional Organizations

Her Story is My Story

One of the most noteworthy ways women empower and encourage one another is through sharing our stories. In telling our stories, we learn about relationships and discover our collective challenges… Read More »

Bethel AME Church of Richmond, VA awarded $400K Federal Grant

Bethel AME Church of Richmond, VA awarded $400K Federal Grant By John R. Hall, III and Malinda Demps January 20, 2017, amid the backdrop of the presidential inauguration, a day… Read More »

Dorothy Height Stamp Unveiled

Dorothy Height Stamp Unveiled The United States Postal Service kicked off this year’s Black History Month observances by dedicating the Dorothy Height Forever stamp during a ceremony at Howard University…. Read More »

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER   Did you know that the AME Church took positions on 13 issues[1] during the 150th session of the General Conference in July 2016.  During business session… Read More »

Local YPD Makes Dreams Come True

Local YPD Makes Dreams Come True By Ms. Sylvia Ebron and Miss. Qwaneisha Mackey, 11th District Give Kids the World Village (GKTW) is a 79-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida… Read More »

December 2016 Column

When the Church Becomes a Cartel One of the definitions for church is a body or organization of religious believers. A cartel is defined as a combination of political groups… Read More »

Alzheimer’s Disease – Our Community’s Silent Epidemic

Alzheimer’s Disease – Our Community’s Silent Epidemic Roslyn Thibodeaux Goodall, MBA Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in America. It affects African Americans at a two times… Read More »

Rise of the Mighty Phoenix

Association of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts Article   Rise of the Mighty Phoenix By: Maurice D. Hamilton, Scoutmaster   Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, where the Rev. Alphonso E. McGlen… Read More »

Why We Need the YPD

Connectional YPD Column Why We Need the YPD By Richard Norris, III Connectional YPD Global Social Relations Committee Chair   The beginnings of the Women’s Missionary Society date back to… Read More »

Rock the Vote

Rock the Vote Eddie Scott, Christian Social Relations Chair Connectional YPD   In 1789, the first President of the United States of America, General George Washington was elected. Only 6%… Read More »