Category: Features
Rights & Rituals: Black Women and Transformative Missions
By Dr. Dora Muhammad A circle expands forever. It covers all who wish to hold hands. Its size depends on each other. It is a vision of solidarity. It turns… Read More »
The Quiet Architecture of Our Zion How Local Black Women Govern Formation Before Titles Are Conferred
By Rev. Kevin T. Taylor, Contributing Writer Women’s History Month invites remembrance. International Women’s Day commands attention. The Church, however, is called to discernment. The African Methodist Episcopal Church, established… Read More »
A Legacy of Faithful Service: Honoring Presiding Elder Chester W. Morris
By Rev. Tricia Thomas, 2nd Episcopal District There are lives that leave footprints on the sands of time, and there are lives that leave echoes in eternity. Presiding Elder Chester… Read More »
AME Member Publishes Family History of White House Service
By Mrs. Sandra Bonner-Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District Please join Ward Memorial in congratulating one of our own, Brother John Ficklin, on the release of his new book, An Unusual Path: Three… Read More »
Historic Appointment Made to Payne Chapel AME Church, Nashville, Tennessee with Rev. Dr. Stephanie Raglin as First Female Pastor
Rev. Dr. Stephanie M. Raglin is the newly appointed and proud pastor of Payne Chapel AME Church Nashville Tennessee. She formerly served as the first female pastor of Historic St…. Read More »
The Time is Now
By Gabriella M. Evans, 7th Episcopal District “God is a battle axe, and a weapon of war, that will destroy the power of these arsonists, our enemies, and our oppressors”… Read More »
The Not-So Golden Age
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist Like most of America, I heard President Trump announce a “Golden Age of America” in his State of the Union last month. I heard him claim… Read More »
Report from the Virtual General Board Meeting on February 27, 2026
By TCR Staff The meeting was called to order by the President of the General Board, Bishop James L. Davis. The opening prayer was said by Dr. Alexis Gatson (13th… Read More »
What Happened to God’s Mandate?
The Christian Bible provides consistent lessons concerning God’s expectations of those who lead the people, admonishing them to do so with reverence for God’s guidance and to treat all entrusted to their care with righteousness and justice. While much is made of the belief that these ideals provide the foundation of our nation’s articles of governance, it is difficult to find evidence of a connection between the guidance of the Bible and the policies of the political party currently in power.
The Global Witness of African Methodism
There is something powerful about being a part of African Methodism, a spiritual movement with both history and optimism at its heart. The African Methodist Episcopal Church is more than just an organization. It is a living monument to God’s faithfulness and the determination of a people who believe that worship and service are inextricably linked. Wherever we go in the connection, the same Spirit of freedom and purpose may be felt, indicating that this church’s work truly spans the globe.
The Role And Importance of the Corresponding Secretary
In every component of the AME Church, communication is essential to maintaining unity, accountability, and effective ministry on all levels. The Connectional Lay Organization Corresponding Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring that this communication flows smoothly, supporting the executive leadership and the general membership in fulfilling the mission of the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO).
Ribbon Cutting Marks a New Chapter for Affordable Housing in Crestview
Hope, partnership, and purpose were on full display as community leaders, residents, and faith partners gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Vineyard Village, a new affordable housing development designed to serve low- to moderate-income families in Crestview. Held on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., the celebration marked the official opening of the 18-unit apartment complex situated on 1.4 acres of city-owned land