Category: Frontpage

Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth

Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth Visits St. John AME Church     Barbara Johnson, Ninth Episcopal District   The Joy of Juneteenth Sunday, August 28, 2022, was Deaconess… Read More »

Rev. Delman Howard Retires

We congratulate the Rev. Delman Howard on his retirement from pastoral duties from the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. He has served as an Itinerate Elder in the AME for… Read More »

On Preaching and the Call to Ministry

On Preaching and the Call to Ministry Rev. Jason D. Thompson, PhD Contributing Writer Sermons incite emotions. They arouse, encourage, and even inspire. Sermons stimulate, entertain, and often excite us…. Read More »

Running On Empty

Running On Empty Rev. Dr. Alfonso Wyatt, Columnist Most cars have a feature that will let the driver know when fuel is running out. For some people, it is a… Read More »

Historic Mount Vernon AME Church receives preservation grant

Historic Mount Vernon AME Church receives preservation grant By Jason Jones jjones@palestineherald.com The Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church Restoration Project received word Thursday that the board of directors of… Read More »

Justin Powell & Adoration Debut

On October 20, 2018, Rev. Justin Powell recorded his first full length project entitled “The Evolution” with his awesome singing group Adoration, affectionately known as “JPA”.  Justin Powell & Adoration debuted… Read More »

Character and Consistency 

Character and Consistency  Dr. Byron Washington, Columnist Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint… Read More »

Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council

Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council   Rev. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD, the Administrative Pastor… Read More »

“JESUS GOT UP, SO CAN YOU!” Luke 18:  31-34

Sermon Excerpt “JESUS GOT UP, SO CAN YOU!” Luke 18:  31-34 Dr. Betty Holley, Contributing Writer There are times, on life’s journey, we feel we have been thrown too many… Read More »

Ohio South Ohio Conference Lay Organization Living A Global Witness Ministry That Transforms, Transcends and Liberates: We Acknowledge Third Episcopal District Lay Legendary Leadership

Ohio South Ohio Conference Lay Organization Living A Global Witness Ministry That Transforms, Transcends and Liberates: We Acknowledge Third Episcopal District Lay Legendary Leadership By Jacqueline Johnson, Marvin Harris and… Read More »

The Disappearing Act: The Silencing of Voices in Church Spaces

The Disappearing Act: The Silencing of Voices in Church Spaces Rev.Tiffany Brooks, 2nd Episcopal District Life has a way of trying to silence you. In so many experiences and in… Read More »

A Private Journey

A Private Journey By Byron Washington, Columnist Few things are private. People post and share everything happening in their lives on social media. If the person is a social media… Read More »