Category: Columnists
Thoughts on Bill Cosby and R. Kelly after the Media Hype
Thoughts on Bill Cosby and R. Kelly after the Media Hype By Rev. Carey A. Grady, 7thEpiscopal District Now that the media frenzy is over and other entertainment gossip has… Read More »
Retired Bishop John Bryant Delivers Folorunso Alakija Distinguished Lecture at Harvard University
By Rev. Ellis I. Washington, 1stEpiscopal District On April 17, 2019, students, faculty, and members from the community filed into the Memorial Church on Harvard’s Campus to hear Bishop John… Read More »
Creative Inconsistency
Creative Inconsistency By Dr. John Roberts, Contributing Writer How many times have musicians, lead singers, and choir members been asked this question: “Why was it the last time you sang… Read More »
St. John, Huntsville Honors Deaconess Sarah Davis “Granny” Bell
St. John, Huntsville Honors Deaconess Sarah Davis “Granny” Bell By B. Johnson, 9th Episcopal District Aging in the Bible is said to be a sign of experience. The Lord promises… 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 »
Feet in the Sand and Heads in the Clouds: The Future of the AME Church
Feet in the Sand and Heads in the Clouds: The Future of the AME Church By John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder With little over a year to the… Read More »
God is Right Here
God is Right Here By Rev. Jarrett Washington, Columnist Second Timothy 4:17-18 says, “But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might… Read More »
The New Anti-Abortion Movement and Who Control Women’s Bodies
The New Anti-Abortion Movement and Who Control Women’s Bodies By D’Weston Haywood, PhD, Columnist There appears to be quite a storm brewing. The storm waters began stewing as early as… Read More »
New Hope, Atlanta Celebrates 150 Years
New Hope, Atlanta Celebrates 150 Years On Sunday, April 28, New Hope AME Church, the oldest and only African American Church in the Buckhead neighborhood, celebrated its 150th anniversary at… Read More »
The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District Hosts the Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda
The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District Hosts the Watoto Children’s Choir of Uganda By Beverly Smith, 9thEpiscopal District The Dothan-Eufaula Presiding Elder District of the Southeast Alabama Conference hosted the Watoto… Read More »
Calvary AME Church Holds Centennial Celebration
Calvary AME Church Holds Centennial Celebration By Shernette Wynter, 16thEpiscopal District The 100thAnniversary Celebration for Calvary AME Church was held December 7-9, 2018. The theme was “The Journey Continues,” with… Read More »