Category: Features
Questioning Faith: My First Conversion
Questioning Faith: My First Conversion By J. Jioni Palmer, Columnist “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” Ralph Ellison When I was a child, my family attended Bethlehem… Read More »
The New Rules of Engagement: Building Community and Bonds in the Hybrid Church
The New Rules of Engagement:Building Community and Bonds in the Hybrid Church Dr. Cathryn Stout Two pastors and a writer walk into a bar, and instead of a joke, a… Read More »
Whatsoever
Whatsoever Byron Washington, Columnist 2023 is already gaining speed and momentum. The beginning of the year is when we hear declarations and people stating what they plan to change so… Read More »
The Video Release of Tyre Nichols
The Video Release of Tyre Nichols Rev. Winford K. Rice Jr, Guest Editorial The video of Tyre Nichols being made available for public consumption is extremely problematic. It showcases him being… Read More »
Salvation up in the Manger: Advent and Holiness
Salvation up in the Manger: Advent and Holiness Rev. M. JoDavid Sales, Ph.D., Contributing Writer But the angel said to [the shepherds], “Do not be afraid, for see, I am… Read More »
Why we need a religiously literate media in 2023 and beyond
Why we need a religiously literate media in 2023 and beyond By Quardricos Driskell On December 6, 2022, the Rev. Senator Warnock began his victory speech by thanking his supporters… Read More »
Reflections on Vice President Kamala Harris’ 50th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Speech
By Chuck Hobbs, Columnist I was honored to “be in that number” on behalf of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice yesterday as Vice-President Kamala Harris commemorated the 50th anniversary… Read More »
Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community
Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley and Love AME Church Recognized for Health Education in the Community The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) recently honored the Rev. Dr. Gertie L. Hurley,… Read More »
Emotions During the Holidays
Emotions during the Holidays Dr. Jennifer Sims, Contributing Writer My first job was as a part-time seasonal sales associate in the Christmas Shop of a department store. I sold store… Read More »
The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace
The Holiday Season Is Here. Let’s Try To Find Some Joy And Peace. By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D. We have just celebrated Thanksgiving with our family and friends. It… Read More »
Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community
Philadelphia-Area Pastor Is Recognized for Her Work in the Community By Sister Angelena Spears Philadelphia Conference Reporter It’s hard to believe that the Rev. Carolyn Cavaness is just 39 years… Read More »
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree
Student Loan Forgiveness, Black Debt, and the M.Div Degree Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer On August 24, 2022, President Joe Biden announced a three-part student loan relief program in an… Read More »