Category: Frontpage
God is Right Here
God is Right Here By Rev. Jarrett Washington, Columnist Second Timothy 4:17-18 says, “But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might… Read More »
The New Anti-Abortion Movement and Who Control Women’s Bodies
The New Anti-Abortion Movement and Who Control Women’s Bodies By D’Weston Haywood, PhD, Columnist There appears to be quite a storm brewing. The storm waters began stewing as early as… Read More »
New Hope, Atlanta Celebrates 150 Years
New Hope, Atlanta Celebrates 150 Years On Sunday, April 28, New Hope AME Church, the oldest and only African American Church in the Buckhead neighborhood, celebrated its 150th anniversary at… Read More »
The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District Hosts the Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda
The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District Hosts the Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda By Beverly Smith, 9thEpiscopal District The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District of the Southeast Alabama Conference hosted the Watoto… Read More »
Calvary AME Church Holds Centennial Celebration
Calvary AME Church Holds Centennial Celebration By Shernette Wynter, 16thEpiscopal District The 100thAnniversary Celebration for Calvary AME Church was held December 7-9, 2018. The theme was “The Journey Continues,” with… Read More »
Environmental Racism: A Quiet Killer in Black Communities
Environmental Racism: A Quiet Killer in Black Communities By Antoine M. Thompson While we often hear and read about police brutality and housing and employment discrimination, there is simply inadequate… Read More »
Juneteenth
Juneteenth By Cheryl A. Rainey, Contributing Writer As a child, whenever my mother or grandmother responded to my question of “When?” with “Juneteenth,” I thought it was as fictional as… Read More »
The Cross of Being a Person of Color in the United States
The Cross of Being a Person of Color in the United States By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Contributing Writer The cross is a symbol of the Christian faith. It represents… Read More »
Bethel, Baltimore Honors Its Oldest Member During Women’s History Month
Bethel, Baltimore Honors Its Oldest Member During Women’s History Month By Mr.Saleem M. Wooden, 2nd Episcopal District On the last day of Women’s History Month, historic Bethel AME Church in… Read More »
Zion AME Church in Delaware, Ohio, Receives New Pastor
Zion AME Church in Delaware, Ohio, Receives New Pastor The Rev. Morné E. Meyer, an itinerant elder from Cape Town, the Mother City of his beloved South Africa. He is… Read More »
Brookins-Kirkland AME Church to Serve as Satellite Office for Community
Brookins-Kirkland AME Church to Serve as Satellite Office for Community By Mrs. Cora Jackson-Fossett, LA Sentinel In the wake of the March 31 murder of Ermias Asghedom, known worldwide as Nipsey… Read More »
Men’s Ministry and Fatherhood
Men’s Ministry and Fatherhood Rev. Dr. Silvester S. Beaman, 1stEpiscopal District Father’s Day 2019 is an opportunity for African Methodists around the Connection to consider how important Men’s Ministry is… Read More »