Category: News
Marion Lee Johnson: “A Hidden Figure”
Marion Lee Johnson: “A Hidden Figure” By Rev. W. Golden Carmon, Sr., 1st Episcopal District Marion Lee Johnson, a “Hidden Figure,” graduated from Tompkins High School in Savannah, Georgia, receiving… Read More »
More Jordans To Cross
More Jordans To Cross Dr. Michael A. Cousin, 4th Episcopal District It seems that there is tension emerging within the church involving “youthful angst” and “experienced saints.” A “Generation Gap… Read More »
Church Rip-Off Artists
Church Rip-Off Artists Rev. Mark Whitlock, 5th Episcopal District In bad economic times, churches are the target of professional con artists committed to ripping the church off. Some rip off… Read More »
Let’s Shift the Policing Paradigm from Occupation to Protection
Let’s Shift the Policing Paradigm from Occupation to Protection—with our Voices and Ideas in the Wake of Jordan Edwards Shooting Death By Yulise Waters, Esq., 10th Episcopal District The angst… Read More »
Now on Sexuality in the AME Church
Now on Sexuality in the AME Church Rev. Jennifer S. Leath, Ph.D., Guest Editor This past Friday, the Judicial Council of the United Methodist Church (UMC) found that those who… Read More »
New $14 Million Fund Supports Historic Congregations
New $14 million fund supports historic congregations By. Celeste Kennel-Shank, The Christian Century Restoring a congregation with a historic sanctuary is not just a matter of repairing a building from… Read More »
DISCIPLESHIP 101: Jesus Is Still Worthy of Our Praise
DISCIPLESHIP 101 “Make disciples…and teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.” Matthew 28:19-20 By Dr. Reggie Blount, Section Editor Jesus Is Still Worthy of Our Praise How many… Read More »
What is the future of the AME Church in Districts 14-20?
What is the future of the AME Church in Districts 14-20? In late February, I attended the 7th Biennial Session of the Global Development Council (GDC) in Johannesburg, South Africa…. Read More »
Mother Emanuel Nine Memorial Unveiled in Charleston International Airport
Mother Emanuel Nine Memorial unveiled in Charleston International Airport On April 15, 2017, a permanent memorial to honor the victims of the shooting in Mother Emanuel in Charleston, S.C. on June… Read More »
Breaking News: Second Dylan Roof Trial Completed
Second Dylan Roof Trial Completed On April 10, Dylan Roof was sentenced to 9 consecutive life terms by the state of South Carolina after pleading guilty to the shootings of… Read More »
Recognizing Women’s History Means Remembering The Legacies Of Our Radical Black Foremothers
Recognizing Women’s History Means Remembering The Legacies Of Our Radical Black Foremothers By: Jenn M. Jackson March is Women’s History Month. While most publications and narratives will feature prominent women… Read More »
Red Dress Sunday at Union Chapel AME Church
Red Dress Sunday at Union Chapel AME Church Like many other churches on February 12, 2017, Union Chapel AME Church, located in Cambridge, Maryland, participated in Red Dress Sunday, the… Read More »