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The Communion of Empty Hands: Words of Edification, Inspiration, and Instruction
By Bishop Clement W. Fugh In all likelihood, the Order preventing assemblies of more than 10 persons during the COVID-19 pandemic will still be in effect on Palm/Passion Sunday (Sunday,… Read More »
The Frontline of this Fight is in Our Homes
By Ulysses Burley III, MD, Columnist Historically, people have used their bodies as tools of resistance for movements of justice and equality. From slave emancipation and women’s suffrage; and the… Read More »
The Future is here: the AME Church during COVID-19 and beyond
By John Thomas III, Editor As I write this editorial, 175 countries have confirmed cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19. “Shelter in place” orders have been implemented in the states of… Read More »
Coronavirus: A Sobering Truth
By Senior Bishop Adam J. Richardson, Jr. COVID-19 is not a hoax. The virus cares nothing about having a passport at the border. It will not respect the protocol for… Read More »
Who Do We Say We Are? A Theological Perspective on COVID-19 and the Church’s Response
By Rev. Brandee Jasmine Mimitzraiem, 5th Episcopal District The response of the Church to any crisis, to any situation that impacts its people, demonstrates who the Church is. Who are… Read More »
Managing fear in the midst of Corona: Lessons learned from the frontline of Ebola
By Katurah York Cooper, 14th Episcopal District About six years ago, I found myself immersed in the Ebola Epidemic that claimed nearly 4000 Liberian lives. In late July 2014, I… Read More »
Death of Mrs. Valerie Faith Gary Bell, 14th President of the Connectional Lay Organization (1953-2020)
Family Statement It is with great sadness that Mr. Donald Bell, Sr., Mr. Donald Bell, Jr., Dr. Shirley Cason Reed, and family share the passing of a loving wife, mother,… Read More »
Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?: A Reflection on the Calabasas Helicopter Crash
By Rev. Matthew Watley, 2nd Episcopal District All of us are reeling, our hearts aching, and our minds overwhelmed with grief and confusion about the unthinkable tragedy concerning the Kobe… Read More »
Pastors: Be Aware of the Dangers in Using the Church’s Credit Card
By Cynthia Gordon-Floyd, CPA, Contributing Writer In my consulting practice, I have found that many pastors use the church’s credit card for business as well as other expenses that could… Read More »
A Theology of Love
By Rev. Renita M. Green, Columnist Approaching the St. Louis Dome for the United Methodist Special Session of the General Conference, I walked upon a group of passionate demonstrators who… Read More »
Judicial Council Grants Appeal of Bishop Messiah; Council of Bishops Decision Overturned
On November 22, 2019, the Judicial Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church by a 5-3 vote issued a decision granting the appeal of Bishop Wilfred Jacobus Messiah regarding his… Read More »
Holy or Hype?: Unpacking Kanye West’s “Sunday Services”
By John Thomas III, Editor Over the last few months, artist Kanye West has held a series of “Sunday Services”. The “Services” have been held in a variety of locations… Read More »