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 »
The Official Organ of The African Methodist Episcopal Church
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Articles
Dr. Teresa L. Fry Brown Womanist Discourse Scholarship Luncheon
By Rev. Tashara Void, Columnist The Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown Womanist Discourse Luncheon opened with the Pastor Will Thomas of Bethel AME – Lithonia welcoming all the esteemed leaders… Read More »
Why I support the recommendation to repeal the ban on same sex marriage in the AME Church
Why I support the recommendation to repeal the ban on same sex marriage in the AME Church By John Thomas III, Ph.D., Editor In 2004 at the 47th Quadrennial Session of… Read More »
One Day
By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer It was a normal day. The sky was an unusually blue color with clouds that made it looked more like a painting than real life. Was it… Read More »
A NOTE TO THE AME CHURCH
Rev. Royd Mwandu, 17th Episcopal District TCR Field Representative Greetings, my AME Church family, especially those who are preparing to attend the August 2024 General Conference in Columbus, Ohio, USA. Regretfully… Read More »
In Sure and Certain Hope
Rev. Dr. Brandon A. A. J. Davis, Contributing Writer We are hours from the beginning of the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. This… Read More »
At the dawn of the General Conference, “AMEs for Accountability and Justice” demand answers about missing retirement funds
What is the deadline for making all annuitants in the Legacy (Initial) Plan whole? What funds are being used to pay for the current AME Department of Annuities, Investments, and… Read More »
Seventh Episcopal District Dedicates Vision Center
By Rev. Rickey C. Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District For decades, members of the Seventh District have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars, if not millions, to host conferences and… Read More »
Member Spotlight from Ward AME, Washington, DC: Kyle Brown
By Sandra Jo Bonner-Hadley, 2nd Episcopal District People’s motivation for helping others can vary widely and are influenced by a combination of factors. While some individuals genuinely enjoy helping others… Read More »
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2
From the Desk of the Executive Director of the Department of Retirement Services, Part 2 Quadrennial Executive Summary (Part 1 posted TCR 5/28/24) Greetings to the Servants of the Most… Read More »
The episcopal candidacy of Dr. Barbara Chisholm
By Rev. Rickey C. Dennis, Jr., 7th Episcopal District Dr. Barbara Chisolm could soon mark history as the first woman from South Carolina elected bishop in the historic African Methodist… Read More »
Have we forgotten to tell the story? The Importance of Spiritual Formation
Have we forgotten to tell the story? The Importance of Spiritual Formation By John Thomas III, PhD, Editor A few months ago, I was celebrating a significant milestone with a… Read More »