Category: News
Reflections on President Biden’s Speeches at Mother Emanuel and Morehouse: From Media Narrative to Reality
John Thomas III, PhD, Editor Within the last five months, I have had the unique privilege of seeing President Biden in person twice at major speeches. In January, I heard… Read More »
Let Us Work Together
Let Us Work Together By Dr. Valeria Eloby-Slade, Columnist The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors According to 1 Corinthians 3:9, “For we are God’s coworkers, working together;… Read More »
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the AMEC Department of Retirement Services
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the AMEC Department of Retirement Services: Greetings, Saints of the Most High! I am deeply grateful for your faith in me, which… Read More »
First A.M.E. Church LA
Ominous rumors and tales of decline surrounded First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles when the public learned last week of the bankruptcy protection filing for three FAME corporations…. Read More »
Chicago’s Oldest Black Church Is Now Debt-Free
Chicago’s Oldest Black Church Is Now Debt-Free By Jamie Nesbitt Golden, Book Club Chicago Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church has unshackled itself from the burden of debt. Leaders of… Read More »
Oikos Institute Awarded $175k Grant from Trinity Church Wall St
Oikos Institute Awarded $175k Grant from Trinity Church Wall Street The Oikos Institute for Social Impact has been awarded a substantial $175K grant from Trinity Church Wall Street. This grant… Read More »
A Cancer Diagnosis-In His Own Words
A Cancer Diagnosis-In His Own Words The Reverend Maurice Wright, II One year ago today, the doctor said three words that changed our lives. “You have cancer.” Following his words,… Read More »
16th Episcopal District Supports College and Seminary Students
16th Episcopal District Supports College and Seminary Students Congratulations to Bro. Johnoy Davis of the 16th Episcopal District and member of the Jamaica Annual Conference for being the highest-ranking Junior… Read More »
Transition of Retired Bishop Frederick Calhoun James (1922-2024)
The Right Reverend Frederick Calhoun James was born on April 7, 1922, in Prosperity, S.C., the son of Rosa Lee Gray James and Edward James. He graduated from Drayton Street… Read More »
Our Moral Imperative: Confronting A Decaying Human Contract
Our Moral Imperative: Confronting A Decaying Human Contract Jamar A. Boyd, II, M. Div. The America of my experience has worshiped and nourished violence for as long as I have… Read More »
How to Get Involved with Reproductive Justice
How to Get Involved with Reproductive Justice Rev. Brandee mimitzraeim, 2nd Episcopal District Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization’s emphasis on one’s constitutional right to choose brought about a crisis… Read More »
Now is the Time for a Sankofa Moment
Now is the Time for a Sankofa Moment Rev. Terrence Thomas, 4th Episcopal District The scene in January at Mother Emmanuel during President Biden’s visit was equal parts heartbreaking, disappointing,… Read More »