Category: Frontpage
When we Gather: A Vision for 2022
By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer When we Gather: A Vision for 2022 By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer We gather for the holidays. We do so with… Read More »
Advent Season Marks Our Anticipation of the Messiah’s Return
By Rev. Jazmine Brooks, TCR News Editor Advent season marks our anticipation of the messiah’s return to usher in the kingdom of God. Though not necessarily on a particular date… Read More »
The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer The Importance of Reporting Financial Crime Within the Church By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, C.P.A., Contributing Writer In a recent article, “Reporting Financial Crime as a… Read More »
Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting
Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District Presiding Elder Lenore G. Williams Seminal Planning Meeting Reverend Kenneth C. Christmon, 4th Episcopal District A blustery day filled with excitement overcame Community African Methodist… Read More »
Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction?
Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Are We Moving in a Faithful Direction? Reverend James A. Keeton, Jr. Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting occurrences of the 51st quadrennial session of the… Read More »
Lay Witness Sunday Celebrated at Mount Zion AME Church, 19 Episcopal District
By Bro. Onkgopotse Maboe, 19th Episcopal District Lay Witness Sunday celebrated at Mount Zion AME Church, 19th Episcopal District By Bro. Onkgopotse Maboe, 19th Episcopal District Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrated… Read More »
From the Old School: Critical Race Theory Education as a Practice of Freedom
By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist From the Old School: Critical Race Theory & Education as a Practice of Freedom By D’Weston Haywood, PhD., Columnist Glenn Youngkin’s recent victory in Virginia’s… Read More »
“Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder
Jazmine Brooks, News Editor “Take Thou Authority”: Reflections on my ordination as an itinerant elder Jazmine Brooks, News Editor My most formative years were spent in a high-spirited Black church… Read More »
Doing Church Differently
Reverend Gilbert A. Ruffin Jr. and Reverend James C. Turner, Jr, 2nd Episcopal District Doing Church Differently Reverend Gilbert A. Ruffin Jr. and Reverend James C. Turner, Jr, 2nd Episcopal District We… Read More »
Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church
Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin Pastors Make History in the AME Church Rev. Shakira Sanchez-Collins, Columnist Twin sisters, the Rev. Alethea Scott-Winston and the Rev. Dr. Alesia S. Ford Burse, are… Read More »
Channeling Martha and Mary
Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer Channeling Martha and Mary Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer When I heard the story of Martha and Mary as a child, I took away the… Read More »
The Truth is Light
The Truth is Light By The Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31 (NRSV): “Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many… Read More »