Category: News
Violence vs. Genocide in South Africa: A Call for Truth and Christian Witness
As Christians, our integrity as witnesses depends on how well we manage truth in a society of biased news and digital distortion. Particularly when discussing issues of life and death,… Read More »
Holy Week in the Age of Gilead
By Rev. Dr. Renita M. Green, Contributing Writer It’s hard to watch The Handmaid’s Tale without a chill creeping down your spine. My friend suggested I watch it, but to… Read More »
100 Days of 47
By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor “But a lack of imagination is not an argument: it’s a limitation.” Russia-American journalist Masha Gessen penned these words in July 2016 after then-candidate… Read More »
Newman AME Church Celebrates 106th Birthday of Mrs. Early Patsy Montgomery
Born on April 3, 1919, Mrs. Early Patsy Montgomery celebrated her 106th birthday with her church family from Newman AME Church, Pontiac, Michigan. Ms. Early was born in Carbondale, Illinois…. Read More »
Building Hope, One Brick at a Time: Mason Memorial Church Expands Its Legacy
By: Jefyne Togba, 14th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Something exciting is happening at Mason Memorial Church in Monrovia, Liberia (14th Episcopal District) and it’s more than just a construction… Read More »
A Spiritual and Cultural Journey: Allen Chapel AME Church’s Mission Trip to Ghana
By Calvin Garlic, 14th Episcopal District In the fall of 2024, members of Allen AME Church/Silver Spring, MD embarked on a transformative journey to Ghana, Africa. Led by Pastor R…. Read More »
Tenth Episcopal District AMEC Day of Advocacy at the Texas State Capitol: A Historic Day at the Texas State Capitol
By Presiding Elder Pamela R. Rivera, 10th Episcopal District 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but does not have works? Surely… Read More »
Public Service Recognition Week
By Cathryn Stout, Ph.D. Each year, the first full week of May marks Public Service Recognition Week, a time to honor those who serve in local, state, and federal government…. Read More »
Bethel AME Baltimore’s 240th Anniversary: A Celebration of Legacy, Resilience, and Firsts!
Written by Rev. Janette R. Smith / Director of Church Growth As Bethel AME Church – Baltimore prepares to host the historic 209th Baltimore Annual Conference, there’s another historical celebration… Read More »
Newly Elected First Episcopal District Lay Organization President Linda Gant Hosts Her First Mid-Year Convention
By Sharon Carmichael, DOPR, First Episcopal District Lay Organization Hats off to newly elected First Episcopal District Lay Organization (FEDLO) President Linda Gant, new Director of Lay Activities (DOLA) Dr…. Read More »
2024 Series of Annual Conferences
The Presiding Bishop, Rt. Rev. Vernon R. Byrd, Jr, Esq., had a close and tight Annual Conference programme that ran back to back. A few weeks after the close of… Read More »
Sister Lutisha Coleman Leads the Choir at 35th Annual MLK, Jr. Community Worship Service
Sister Lutisha Coleman directed the choir for the 35th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Worship Service, held on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Central Christian Church. A dedicated… Read More »