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From mission to legacy: A RAYAC Perspective
By Matthew Seawright, RAYAC Editor “And we ARE yet Alive and see each other’s face?” An opportunity that may have been taken for granted two years ago as the Connectional… Read More »
Bishops, General Officers, and Judicial Council Members elected at the 2021 General Conference
Newly Elected Bishops Rev. Dr. Silvester Scott Beaman139th Bishop Pastor of Bethel AME Church, Wilmington, Delaware Rev. Marvin Clyde Zanders, II140th BishopPastor, St. Paul AME Church, Jacksonville, Florida Rev. Francine A…. Read More »
Reflections on the Morning Business Session
By Rev. Paula Lake, 11th Episcopal District The Revisions Committee is another reminder of how rich our history and traditions are across the Connectional Church but are still and yet… Read More »
Conducting the Business of Safety
By Valarie Russ, 11th Episcopal District “And are we yet alive to see each other’s face”, never have those words been so humbly received with such gratitude and reverence as… Read More »
Business Session Friday, July 9, 2021
By Rev. Renita Green, Columnist Today’s General Conference highlights include bills passed, rousing discussion on procedural matters, and a few inspiring quadrennial reports. This update is not inclusive of all… Read More »
The Final Push: Candidates Forums: General Officers and Judicial Council
Rev. Craig T. Robinson, Jr., 4th Episcopal District The 51st Quadrennial Session of the AME General Conference has commenced in an unusual fashion. The Orlando gathering usually attracts throngs of… Read More »
Answering the Call To Serve: Bishop Candidates Forum
Rev. Craig Robinson, 4th Episcopal District The evening’s candidate’s forum focused solely on those men and women who are aspiring toward Episcopal service. Three Bishops: Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Bishop… Read More »
Business Highlights
By Rev. Renita Green, TCR Columnist JUDICIAL COUNCIL The Judicial Council of the AME Church made its report to the General Conference. There were 3 judges retiring from the council…. Read More »
Are we there yet?
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, TCR 19th Episcopal District Field Representative This is one question that many parents have had to answer. This often happens when a family takes a… Read More »
General Conference Communion Service
By Rev. Sheri D. Smith Clayborn, TCR Contributing Writer Thursday, July 8, 2021, the 51st Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church gathered in person… Read More »
Interview with Youth Delegate Khazi Guwa
By Mrs. Maggie Grootboom de Bruyn, 15th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Ms. Khazi Guwa is a Youth Delegate from the Eastern Cape Conference. Thank you for giving me this… Read More »
CONGRESSWOMAN VAL DEMINGS ADDRESSES THE 51ST SESSION OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE
By Rev. Renita Marie Green, Columnist Representative Val Demings greeted the General Conference during the opening business session on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Demings is a candidate for the US… Read More »