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The Not-So Golden Age
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist Like most of America, I heard President Trump announce a “Golden Age of America” in his State of the Union last month. I heard him claim… Read More »
The Role And Importance of the Corresponding Secretary
In every component of the AME Church, communication is essential to maintaining unity, accountability, and effective ministry on all levels. The Connectional Lay Organization Corresponding Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring that this communication flows smoothly, supporting the executive leadership and the general membership in fulfilling the mission of the Connectional Lay Organization (CLO).
COP30 and G20: Good Tidings of a Way Forward
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 AME Church Celebrates 100 Years in Harlem, Raises Over $7,000 to Expand Community Impact Through Its Newly Rebranded Development Corporation
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 »
Connectional Women’s Missionary Society’s Handy Simmons Scholarship
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 »
An Advent that Advocates
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 »
AME Members attend Faith Leaders Listening Session hosted by Democratic House Leader Jeffries
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 »
Breathing with God
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 »
President Jimmy Carter Speaks at St Mark AMEC Archery, Georgia Annual May Day Festival
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 »
Rights and Rituals: Black Women & Voicing the Visibility of Violence
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 »
I’m With H.E.R.
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
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 »