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 »
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Friday, December 27, 2024
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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 »
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 »