Category: News
Somebody Ought to Say Something – Part 5
Somebody Ought to Say Something – Part 5 By Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, President of the Council of Bishops There is outrage and uproar in the Black Community, particularly… Read More »
A Call to Conscience
COUNCIL OF BISHOPS ISSUE “A Call to Conscience” This is a challenging and difficult time in the life of our nation and the world. It is a time which demands… Read More »
Overview of the 79thGeneral Convention of the Episcopal Church
Overview of the 79thGeneral Convention of the Episcopal Church Episcopal News Service Responding to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s call to “Follow the Way of Jesus,” deputies and bishops at the… Read More »
The Rev. Sheleta E. Fomby Makes History
The Rev. Sheleta E. Fomby Makes History By Ms. Susan A. Lewis On May 26, 2018, Bishop James L. Davis, presiding prelate of the Second District of the AME Church,… Read More »
On Freedom and Symbols of Liberation
On Freedom and Symbols of Liberation By John Thomas III, Editor On August 1, I received a text message from my mother. It said, “Happy Emancipation Day.” Slavery was abolished… Read More »
It’s a Celebration
It’s a Celebration By Cheryl A. Rainey Celebrate is what St. Stephen AME Church in Chicago did on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Joined by friends, family, and former members,… Read More »
The Kenneth E. Marcus Chapel Naming Ceremony
The Kenneth E. Marcus Chapel Naming Ceremony By Dr. PAM Deveaux, Retired Supervisor It was Sunday, May 6, 2018, a warm day in Georgia. We sat among more than 1,000 people who had… Read More »
Latest Update from AMEU in the 14th Episcopal District
Latest Update from AMEU in the 14th Episcopal District By William “Bill” Ayers, Second Episcopal District, Board Member, AMEU Foundation Joseph T. Isaac, the fourth president of AMEU, recently sent… Read More »
Your Pastor Isn’t As Unhealthy As You Might Think
Your pastor isn’t as unhealthy as you might think By Amy Frykholm Have you heard that 71 percent of pastors are burned out? That 80 percent believe the profession has… Read More »
Losing Our Moral Compass: The Forced Separation of Immigrant Families
Losing Our Moral Compass: The Forced Separation of Immigrant Families By Rev. Dr. Jason Curry The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States maintains that there is a… Read More »
Reflecting on the 2018 Atlanta AME Experience: How Much is Too Much?
Reflecting on the 2018 Atlanta AME Experience: How Much is Too Much? By John Thomas III, Editor On June 26-27, 2018, members of the Connectional AME Church gathered in Atlanta,… Read More »
Report from the 2018 Annual Session of the General Board and Council of Bishops
Report from the 2018 Annual Session of the General Board and Council of Bishops TCR Staff Report From June 26-27, 2018, African Methodist Episcopal Church clergy and lay leaders gathered… Read More »