Repealing the Candidate Tax: Campaign Reform in the AME Church
By John Thomas III, Editor
On June 10, the General Conference Commission of the AME Church issued a “Campaign Moratorium”. In the wake of the rescheduled General Conference and the COVID-19 pandemic, the in-person campaigning activities for Bishop, General Officer and Judicial Council were halted until February 2021. The detailed rationale for their actions is outlined here:
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Let True Freedom Live
By Mary Frances Walton, Contributing Writer
Luke 8:17 says, “For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.” On July 17, 2014, in Staten Island, New York, Eric Garner refused to be handcuffed after being accused of illegally selling loose cigarettes. He died after saying he couldn’t breathe 11 times as officers forced him to the pavement.
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The Cry of Small Churches
By Mxolisi Vilakaz, Contributing Writer
The church process understands that the strength of our churches would not be equal. Hence, the classifications of our churches and pastors from A to E. The church process requires the presiding elder to pay more attention to the churches with less strength which are normally called the small churches. This broadly remains unaccounted and not seen.
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Trusting God’s Sovereignty
By Rev. Dr. Versey A. Williams, Contributing Writer
The eighth chapter of Romans beautifully illustrates the power we have been given as children of God while we embrace God’s blessings for us through Christ Jesus. As I reflect on it, especially Romans 8:28-31, I bask in God’s sovereignty.
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Glencoe Rallies for Racial Justice
By Rev. Dwayne A. Gary, 4th Episcopal District
On June 7, 2020, the Glencoe Clergy Association, led by the Rev. Dwayne A. Gary of St. Paul AME Church, organized a peaceful protest in memory of George Floyd and countless other African Americans who have lost their lives as a result of systemic injustice. Glencoe Public Safety estimates that between 400-450 cars participated in the rally that traveled single-file through the community past each of the village’s churches and synagogues and ended with a program in the parking lot of North Shore Congregation Israel (NSCI).
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Serving Money Versus Serving God: Time for Our AME Church to Repent
By Rev. Geoffrey S. Whitcomb, 1st Episcopal District
Despite the coronavirus pandemic that is now raging among us, the truth that some of our members are now jobless because they have been furloughed without pay or fired and all church events are now conducted virtually, we are still being required to pay for in-person-event apportionments as if nothing has changed. How can it be justified, in Jesus’ name? Could we not suspend all, or even a portion, of that levy in order to bless our members and neighbors who might not make it otherwise?
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South District Holds First Virtual Bible Discovery (Church School) Convention
By Rev. Roger L. D. Williams, 11th Episcopal District
The South District Conference of the 11th Episcopal District held the first Virtual Bible Discovery Convention on Friday, June 12, 2020, via the Zoom platform. The Rev. Eugene E. and Mrs. Evelyn Moseley, Jr., the presiding elder and consultant of the South District, together with the Rev. Roger L. D. Williams, the pastor of Phillip R. Cousin AME Church in Jacksonville and District Christian Education Coordinator. The District superintendent, Sister Pennelope Wilson of Wayman Temple AME Church in Jacksonville, extended the invitation for pastors, ministers, laity, and youth to join in this historic First Virtual Bible Discovery Convention for the District.
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We invite you to join us for this month's TCR Dialogues
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TCR Diaglogues: US Representative Terri Sewell
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TCR Dialogues: Rev. Dr. Roslyn M. Satchel, Black Lives Matter, Los Angeles
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I Am Not Okay
By Matthew Seawright, RAYAC Editor
The last few months have been filled with emotion and uncertainty of the times ahead. Job losses, loss of loved ones, the new territory of technology, and ever-changing updates through media platforms. The ongoing question is, “How are you doing?” The common or even predictable replies are “I’m well, good, blessed, and highly favored.” The response from Sister Jenkins, a member of Payne Chapel AME Church in Birmingham, gives me great joy and encouragement. She said, “Blessed by the best!”
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Connectional Health Commission Coronavirus Information
Please follow the links below to the Health Commission Website for the following documents:
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Healthier Food in our Churches
By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Matthew 4:23 says, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.” Recently, it was announced that African Americans are dying and suffering at a greater rate from COVID-19 than other ethnic groups.
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Worship and Study at Home Resources
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August Congratulatory
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How Kamala Harris Delivers on 150 years of Black Women’s Political History
By Cheryl Townsend Gilkes
Sen. Kamala Harris’ selection to be Joe Biden’s running mate occurs at an inflection point in our world. Like the biblical Queen Esther, Harris seems to be specially shaped for “such a time as this”: when the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor have revived and reanimated the Black Lives Matter movement just as the deaths of two civil rights icons, Congressman John Lewisand the Rev. C.T. Vivian, reminded us that voting rights are still a crucial issue. |
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