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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 »
The Eighth District Clergy, Spouses, and Widows Retreat 2019
By Rev. Michele R. Goodloe, 8th Episcopal District The Eighth Episcopal District Clergy, Spouses, and Widows’ Retreat was held Friday, April 26-28, 2019, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Baton… Read More »
Response of “19th District Concerned Pastors and Lay” to June 18 Meeting with Bishop Kawimbe
The Rev Victor Malefetse 19th Episcopal District Concerned Pastors and Lay Convener Email:malefetsevictor@gmail.com Cell: + 27 72 413 1612 Date: 21 June 2019 Bishop Harry Seawright President Council of Bishops… Read More »
Transition of Rev. Albert D. Tyson III (1948-2019)
The Rev. Albert D. Tyson III served as the Presiding Elder of the North District of the Chicago Annual Conference in the 4th Episcopal District. In the past, he was… Read More »
The 19th Episcopal District agrees to move forward as a family
By Rev. Gaborone P. Lesito, 19th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative The sun sets in Evaton, the home of one of the 19th Episcopal District’s Wilberforce Community College adjoining the… Read More »
Emanuel 4 Years Later. Knowing versus Not Knowing.
By Rev. Jarrett B. Washington, MDiv., MACE My wife and I had the opportunity to view the “Emanuel” movie last evening. We made a conscious decision to not the view… Read More »
Transition of Bishop Frederick Hilborn Talbot (1927-2019)
Service arrangements for The Right Reverend Frederick Hilborn Talbot are as follows: Tuesday, May 14, 2019Visitation: 11:00 amMemorial Service: 12 noon Presiding Elder Earle Ifill, Worship LeaderBishop John R. Bryant,… Read More »
Bishop Frank Madison Reid III assigned to the Third Episcopal District
On Saturday, January 26, the Council of Bishops of the AME Church has assigned the Right Reverend Frank Madison Reid III, the 138th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the AME Church… Read More »
Transition of Senior Bishop McKinley Young
“Servant of God well done!Rest from thy loved employ;The battle fought, the victory won,Enter thy Master’s joy.” The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church acknowledging and surrendering… Read More »
AME Church Publishing House Embarks on New Location For a New Era
By TCR Staff On September 25, 2018, the sale of the AME Church Publishing House, originally known as the Sunday School Union, was announced by Canadian-based commercial real estate firm… Read More »
North American Faith Leaders Meet with UN Experts on Racial Issues
By Ulysses Burley, MD, Columnist The United Nations proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent, citing the need to “strengthen national, regional and international cooperation in… Read More »