Category: Features
Oakland’s First AME Church bids farewell to stately Telegraph Ave. sanctuary as demolition begins
The church building on Telegraph Avenue has sat empty since a 2023 fire. Mayor Barbara Lee was among those who spoke at the weekend ceremony. By Ashley McBride, Oaklandside “Up… Read More »
Wesley AME Church Celebrates Community Sunday by Honoring Local Elected Officials
By Rev. John F. White II and Mr. Carl Davis, 10th Episcopal District Wesley AME Church in Houston, Texas was blessed to have over 40 local Public Elected Officials from the… Read More »
Celebrating 61 Years of Scholarship Sunday at Ward Memorial AME Church
By Sandra Bonner Hadley This year marks a significant milestone for Ward Memorial AME Church as we celebrate 61 years of Scholarship Sunday, a cherished tradition that has transformed the… Read More »
AME Church Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary of the King and Queen of Lesotho
On July 20, 2025, the African Methodist Episcopal Church in the 18th Episcopal District witnessed a rare and sacred celebration as His Majesty King Letsie III and Her Majesty Queen ‘Masenate… Read More »
New Possibilities: Bishop Beaman’s Journey Through the 12th Episcopal District
When the final benediction was spoken at the 2024 General Conference, Bishop Silvester S. Beaman took on the sacred responsibility of leading the 12th Episcopal District (Arkansas and Oklahoma). But rather… Read More »
If Charlie Kirk Goes to Heaven
By: Quardricos B. Driskell, Columnist “When I get to heaven,” John Prine famously wrote and sang, “I’m gonna shake God’s hand. Thank him for more blessings than one man can… Read More »
Remembering Our Heritage, Shaping Our Future: Sixth Episcopal District Lay President Alfreda Brooks Delivers Inspiring Lay Day Message at Historic Big Bethel AME Church
By Maria White Tillman, 6th Episcopal District On Sunday, April 27, 2025, under the grand steeple of Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a beacon of faith and tradition illuminated… Read More »
Why I danced at the 2025 Lay Biennial
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor In the African Methodist Episcopal Church, elections are a ubiquitous part of our culture. I remember the first AME election I participated in. I… Read More »
Saying The Same Things Over Again Until The American People Believe Them
By James B. Ewers, Jr., Ed.D., Senior Columnist The iconic African American poet, James Baldwin, once said, “I don’t believe what you say because I see what you do.” Over… Read More »
TEEN DIRECTOR HAS TIES TO THE AME CHURCH
By Virginia Powell Burchfield, 8th Episcopal District Kalahari Brielle Lewis-Campbell, a native of San Diego, California, has written and directed her first film. Kalahari was accepted to participate in… Read More »
San Antonio District AME Church 2025 Church School Convention Report
IntroductionFrom June 26 to 28, 2025, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Kingsville, Texas, had the blessed honor of hosting the San Antonio District Church School Convention. Under the… Read More »
Of The Meaning of Progress
by Khaleelah I. L. Harris, 2nd Episcopal District It was not that long ago. When a presidential election brought about a wave of uncertainty, confusion, and discord. When ideas around… Read More »