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What a timely herstoric/historic period we are in as we welcome the seasons of Advent and Christmas. In November, the G20 was held for the first time in Africa—South Africa. Also in November, the COP30 was held for the first time in Brazil, the second most populous country of African peoples after Nigeria. Both invited inclusive voices and processes, locally, nationally, and globally. The G20 represents 85% of the world’s gross domestic product and two-thirds of the world’s population. COP30 includes 198 parties (countries and the European Union).

Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church concluded its 100th Anniversary weekend with a powerful celebration of faith, history, and forward vision. More than 400 people gathered for the Centennial Gala and worship… Read More »

A Legacy of Educational SupportBy Della Archie, Handy Simmons Scholarship Chair Under the leadership of President Deborah Taylor King, the Connectional Women’s Missionary Society (WMS) continues its legacy of financial… Read More »

The Reverend Monica C. Jones, Ph. D., Contributing Writer At our church, Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Atlanta, we recognize four themes during the Advent season. These are… Read More »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last Wednedsay, May 7, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) hosted 41 faith leaders and clergy members at the Library of Congress for a listening session. The AME Church… Read More »

By J. Jioni Palmer, Contributing Writer For most of my life, praying has felt awkward. As a child, when Pastor Herzfeld would lead the congregation in prayer, initially, I would… Read More »

By Clarence White, 6th Episcopal District President Jimmy Carter wrote in his books about growing up in Archery, Georgia, a now vanished mostly black town near Plains, where St Mark… Read More »

By Dora Muhammad “And so, lifting as we climb, onward and upward we go, struggling and striving, and hoping that the buds and blossoms of our desires will burst into… Read More »

By Jacob Cuthbert III, 11th Episcopal District Here we are on the eve of what has been deemed the most consequential election of our lifetime. We are being asked to… Read More »

African Methodist Episcopal Church Connectional Lay Organization (CLO) Know Your Church History – Part 2 of 4 Part Series Who was the first president of the 15th District Lay Organization… Read More »

2024 General Board and Council of Bishops Meeting By TCR Staff From June 23-26, 2024, the members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered for the annual General Board and… Read More »

By The Reverend Dr. Roderick D. Belin, Publisher It is with profound respect and admiration that I offer this tribute to Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, the Senior Bishop of the… Read More »