Category: News
Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth
Deaconess Opal Lee, the “Grandmother” of Juneteenth Visits St. John AME Church Barbara Johnson, Ninth Episcopal District The Joy of Juneteenth Sunday, August 28, 2022, was Deaconess… Read More »
Rev. Delman Howard Retires
We congratulate the Rev. Delman Howard on his retirement from pastoral duties from the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. He has served as an Itinerate Elder in the AME for… Read More »
Justin Powell & Adoration Debut
On October 20, 2018, Rev. Justin Powell recorded his first full length project entitled “The Evolution” with his awesome singing group Adoration, affectionately known as “JPA”. Justin Powell & Adoration debuted… 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 »
Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council
Rev. Dr. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD Appointed as Interim Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Institutional Affairs and NIH Advisory Council Rev. Stephanie N. Taylor, MD, the Administrative Pastor… Read More »
Character and Consistency
Character and Consistency Dr. Byron Washington, Columnist Soon Daniel distinguished himself above the other administrators and satraps because an excellent spirit was in him, and the king planned to appoint… Read More »
The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors (The BSFDCK and I)
Article two of two by Evangelist Dr. Val Eloby-Slade “STILL GOOD NEWS!” The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors (BSFDCK and I) has led the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s Annual… Read More »
What Role Will Religion Play in the Midterm Primaries?
By Quardricos Driskell, Columnist The midterm election season is upon us. What hangs in the backdrop is a fragile economy, inflation, an ongoing public health crisis, and significant legislative accomplishments… Read More »
It’s the Ethics for Me
By Dr. John Thomas III, Editor The Black Church as an institution has been such a pivotal part of the African American community because of the respect and trust accorded… Read More »
Encourage Yourself and Others… Focus On Good News.
Judy Rose Weaver, 8th Episcopal District Growing up in New Orleans, I remember radio station WYLD as a famous media source for African American communities that spread the Good News… Read More »
The Things We Preserve and The Sacredness Of Place
By Dr. Darryn Hewson, Contributing Writer Encounters with God in nature can be a transformative experience. The top of a mountain, a quiet beach listening to the ocean waves, sunlight… Read More »