Category: News
Why I support the recommendation to repeal the ban on same sex marriage in the AME Church
Why I support the recommendation to repeal the ban on same sex marriage in the AME Church By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor In 2004 at the 47th Quadrennial Session of… Read More »
One Day
By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer It was a normal day. The sky was an unusually blue color with clouds that made it looked more like a painting than real life. Was it… Read More »
A NOTE TO THE AME CHURCH
Rev. Royd Mwandu, 17th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Greetings, my AME Church family, especially those who are preparing to attend the August 2024 General Conference in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Regretfully… Read More »
In Sure and Certain Hope
Rev. Dr. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Contributing Writer We are hours from the beginning of the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This… Read More »
At the dawn of the General Conference, “AMEs for Accountability and Justice” demand answers about missing retirement funds
What is the deadline for making all annuitants in the Legacy (Initial) Plan whole? What funds are being used to pay for the current AME Department of Annuities, Investments, and… Read More »
Seventh Episcopal District Dedicates Vision Center
By Rev. Rickey C. Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District For decades, members of the Seventh District have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, to host conferences and… Read More »
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2 Quadrennial Executive Summary (Part 1 posted TCR 5/28/24) Greetings to the Servants of the Most… Read More »
The episcopal candidacy of Dr. Barbara Chisholm
By Rev. Rickey C. Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District Dr. Barbara Chisolm could soon mark history as the first woman from South Carolina elected bishop in the historic African Methodist… Read More »
Have we forgotten to tell the story? The Importance of Spiritual Formation
Have we forgotten to tell the story? The Importance of Spiritual Formation By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor A few months ago, I was celebrating a significant milestone with a… Read More »
A Reflection on The Legacy of Reverend James Lawson Jr.
A Reflection on The Legacy of Reverend James Lawson Jr. Dr. Da’Von Boyd, Columnist On June 9, 2024, Reverend James Lawson Jr. died at 95. As one of the proverbial… Read More »
Critical Climate Action
Critical Climate Action Rev. Dr. Charles Legolie, Bethel AMEC, Cape Town Climate change is accelerating even faster than scientists expected, and we need to respond in kind: faster and more… Read More »
St. James AME Columbus forms Heart of the Village Coalition, Inc.
St. James AME Columbus forms Heart of the Village Coalition, Inc. Heart of the Village Coalition, Inc (HVCINC) Launches to Provide Holistic Support for Families Heart of the Village Coalition,… Read More »