Category: Features
Let THEM (Christian Edition)
By Jennifer P. Sims, Ph.D., Columnist The Gospels tell us that early in Jesus’ ministry, small children were being brought to Him “for Him to place his hands on them… Read More »
Christian Education Congress (CEC) and Planning Meeting 2025
Rev. Frederick Ofori Agyemang, 14th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Presided over by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul J.M. Kawimbe (Bishop of the 14th Episcopal District) and Supervisor Dr. Lister… Read More »
“Better Together”: Worship and Celebration Mark Edward Waters University’s Homecoming Gospel Concert
Johnoy J. Davis, Intern An unmistakable sense of expectation filled the air as Edward Waters University (EWU) hosted The AME Worship Celebration on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, a signature event… Read More »
Reset-Recharge-Resist
Dr. John Wm. Roberts, Ed.D., Contributing Writer As stated in a previous column, “These are the times that try men’s souls”…taken from Thomas Paine’s ‘The American Crisis.’ In light of… Read More »
The Dream Was Rooted In Affordability and Accessibility
Antjuan Seawright, Columnist “In the United States of America, we spend almost ten billion dollars a year to store the surplus food that we have in the nation. And I… Read More »
AME Churches in Minneapolis Respond to ICE Invasion
Minneapolis is grieving. Our city has been deeply wounded by the devastating consequences of reckless and heartless federal immigration enforcement actions carried out in our neighborhoods. We mourn the killing… Read More »
AME Church Clergy Protest ICE Murder
The day after ICE agents murdered Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis, MN, AME scholars, Rev. Dr. jennifer s. leath (4th District), Rev. Dr. Nikia Robert (1st District), and Rev. Dr…. Read More »
Mt. Zion Church in Darby, Pennsylvania, Celebrates 150th Anniversary
By Angelena Spears, 1st Episcopal District On Sunday, October 26, members of Mt. Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church in Darby, Pennsylvania, gathered during an afternoon service to celebrate the church’s… Read More »
Psalm 91: A Powerful Weapon of Protection Through Life’s Storms, Part 1
By Rev. Joseph Parker, 8th Episcopal District 1 You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who abide in the shadow of the Almighty, 2 I will say… Read More »
Faith Leaders Demand Accountability After Clay County School Board Member’s ‘Dehumanizing’ Remarks
By Rev. Dr. Nekeshia S. Harris, 11th Episcopal District CLAY COUNTY, FL — On the final day of 2025, a coalition of faith leaders and community advocates gathered to demand… Read More »
Introducing the Blessings from the 17th District
By Supervisor Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd Join me as I look back on August of last year–the exuberance of seeing the Rev. Vernon Byrd, Jr.’s name listed among the Bishops… Read More »
The Tenth Episcopal District Social Action and Social Justice Ministry: Forecasting Our Work in 2026
By Dr. Michael W. Waters, 10th Episcopal District Under the dynamic and prophetic leadership of the Right Reverend Ronnie Elijah Brailsford, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the Tenth Episcopal District of… Read More »