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Newly elected bishops hopeful about the future AME Church
Six new bishops were selected Aug. 26 at the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 52nd Quadrennial session of the General Conference.. The Revs. Erika D. Crawford (Mt. Zion AME, Dover, DE.),… Read More »
Business Session 10
By Dr. Aaron Treadwell, Contributing Writer Session 10 opens with Bishop Silvester S. Beaman, Presiding Substitute Motion on Floor: Church Annuity Matching Bishops Retirement Costs It was moved to amend… Read More »
Report from the Elections
By Rev. Justin Nick, Assistant News Editor On Monday, August 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., the order of the day for the 52nd session of the General Conference. The room… Read More »
The Urgent Call for Campaign Reform in the AME Church
Rev. Henry E. Green, III, 11th Episcopal District In a pivotal moment for the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, delegates have gathered for the 52nd quadrennial session of the general… Read More »
Response from AMEs for Justice and Accountability to the Settlement Agreement announced at the General Conference
By Rev. J. Edgar Boyd, 5th Episcopal District In a resolution passed on Saturday, the General Conference called for a comprehensive proposal to make the “Legacy Plan” annuity participants whole…. Read More »
Selective Prohibition or a House for All People
By Rev. Jamar A. Boyd II, Ecumenical Contributor Many, especially within the Connection, have deemed the church of Allen, Lee, Vesey, and Grant, better known as African Methodism, as the… Read More »
Dr. Harold Mayberry Re-elected Chair Of the Episcopal Committee
By Angelena Spears, Columnist In a somewhat tight race, the Rev. Dr. Harold R. Mayberry of California held on to his position as chair of the AME Episcopacy Committee —… Read More »
Do we read the Discipline (and do we even care to follow it)?
By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor At the opening session of the General Conference, persons knew to expect the excitement around the contested Episcopal Committee race as well as the… Read More »
Day 1 Business Session Highlights: Episcopal Committee; Credentials; the Retirement Fund
At the first session of the 52nd Quadrennial General Conference, the session began presided over by Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson after a lengthy queue in the hallway due to… Read More »
Knowing History to Make History
By Antjuan Seawright, Columnist Every major social movement in America’s history has been driven by the combined and tireless efforts from young people, women and the Black community, particularly Black… Read More »
“Power” in Our Church Legislative Body
Jason D. Thompson, PhD, Contributing Writer The debates within our church’s legislative body have brought to light the age-old power struggle in every human institution, even those dedicated to spiritual… Read More »
The Choice Facing African Methodism
By Rev. Terrance L. Thomas, Contributing Writer On Sunday, July 21, 2024, President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek a second term for the Office of President of… Read More »