Category: Frontpage

Shorter Chapel in Franklin Celebrates 150 Years

Shorter Chapel in Franklin Celebrates 150 Years By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Hill   “Anchored, Rooted, Grounded in Faith and Love,” was the theme for Shorter Chapel AME Church’s celebration of… Read More »

Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim! 

Saving our Children by Teaching to Swim! By Dr. Herman O. Kelly, Jr., Contributing Writer   This week has been a wonderful experience for ministry. A few years ago, I… Read More »

Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress

Sixth Episcopal District 2018 Christian Education Leadership Congress By Rev. Velma Grant, 6th Episcopal District “If It’s Not Broke, Break It!” was the theme for the Sixth Episcopal District Christian Education… Read More »

The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry

The 19thEpiscopal District Pastors and Spouses Retreat: Excellence in Ministry By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19thEpiscopal District Field Representative   The date was 29 May-01 June 2018 and the 19thDistrict… Read More »

Retirement Celebration of Presiding Elder Lloyd Washington, Jr. and Mrs. Terry Washington

Retirement Celebration of Presiding Elder Lloyd Washington, Jr. and Mrs. Terry Washington By Rev. Dr. Jennie L. Curry, 8thEpiscopal District On June 16, 2018, members of the Eighth District gathered… Read More »

Higher Heights

Higher Heights By Rev. Dr. Barbara R. Chisolm, 7thEpiscopal District   Habakkuk 3:19 says, “God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,… Read More »

The Delight of Dance

The Delight of Dance By Rev. Dr. Maxine Thomas, Columnist Second Samuel 6:14 says, “David danced before the Lord with all his might; David was girded with a linen ephod.” I want… Read More »

BlacKkKlansman

BlacKkKlansman By Cheryl A Rainey, Contributing Writer For a fun or relaxing afternoon, I don’t turn to A Spike Lee Joint. Despite being among my favorite movies, Malcolm X, along… Read More »

The Rev. Dr. Charles H. Lett Appointed to Head PE Council in the 1st District

The Rev. Dr. Charles H. Lett Appointed to Head PE Council in the 1st District By Angelena Spears, Philadelphia Conference Reporter   The Rev. Dr. Charles H. Lett, Sr.  was… Read More »

The Church as the “Hotspot” for Restoration

The Church as the “Hotspot” for Restoration By Rev. Quinton W Liebenberg, 15thEpiscopal District Allow me to address racial relations or racial tension in our communities as a primary focus…. Read More »

What You Don’t See is Who is Praying for Me

What You Don’t See is Who is Praying for Me By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, Columnist   Romans 8:31-34 says, “What then are we to say about these things? If… Read More »

Aretha Franklin Gave Us a Lifetime of Memories through her Music

Aretha Franklin Gave Us a Lifetime of Memories through her Music By Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr., Contributing Writer I am in the fourth quarter of my life and trying… Read More »