Celebrating Black Women By George Pratt, Contributing Writer  Women’s History Month is a time for the country to commemorate the contributions of women to American history and society-at-large. The national celebration began when Congress passed a resolution in 1981 requesting the United States President designate the week of March 7 as “Women’s History Week.” The week-long observance was expanded to the entire month of March in 1987. Since then, the country has dedicated 31 days to highlighting the accomplishments and achievements of women. This year, there is a demographic of women who need a special spotlight: Black women. Read More Here |
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We are God’s Agents of Grace and Hope in the World By Rev. Dr. Melinda Contreras-Byrd, Contributing Writer 
First Peter 4:10 says, “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” The idea of “grace” is a concept found within all major religions. Christian theologians define God’s grace in a very specific way. Within these definitions, grace is seen as God’s unmerited favor bestowed through the atoning death of Jesus Christ. Read More Here |
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The Whereabouts of Wisdom in our World: Lesson from Solomon By Rev. Dr. Jason Curry, Columnist 
We know someone because we understand certain facts associated with that person. For example, one may say: “He scored 11 points during the basketball game.” However, we obtain wisdom regarding someone when we understand their value beyond what they do. For example, someone might say: “It does matter if he scores one point. He is my son and I thank God for allowing me to bring him into this world.” Read More Here |
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Remembering to Love By Rev. Betty Holley, Ph.D., Contributing Writer 
With this world of multiple pandemics—coronavirus, racial inequities, and January 6—still very raw in the minds of Americans, especially African Americans and people of color, remembering to love is what we have been called to do as followers of Jesus Christ. As ambassadors for Christ, love is at the heart of our various ministries. Watching the Inauguration Ceremony for President Joe Biden, and Vice-President Kamala Harris, at times with tears of joy streaming down my face, I thought to myself, “This is a day for remembering—all that we can remember of the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful.” Read More Here |
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The Truth is the Light By Rev. Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr., Senior Columnist 
Psalm 30:5 says, “For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” A songwriter penned, “We are often tossed and driven, On the restless sea of time, Somber skies and howling tempest, Oft succeed a bright sunshine, In that land of perfect day, When the mists have rolled away, We will understand it better, by and by. By and by when the morning comes, When all the saints of God are gathering home, We will tell the story, how we’ve overcome; For we’ll understand it better by and by.” Read More Here |
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Digital Fishers of Men: Discipleship in the Virtual Age By John Thomas III, Editor  A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a friend of mine about their experience during the pandemic. As in most parts of the United States, church services had moved to be shared through the usual digital media: Facebook Live and YouTube along with options for Zoom attendees. In addition to reinvigorated volunteer programs and weekly Bible study, they were proudest of their membership intake during the pandemic.
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Statement on General Conference 2021 
At present, the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is scheduled to meet July 6 – 10, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. The General Conference Commission has approved the basic framework that will govern our meeting together and work is moving forward to facilitate the meeting. Read More Here |
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Good News By The Bishop Sarah Francis Davis Covenant Keepers and Intercessors 
While observing the month of Black History in February of this year and remembering our past, present, and future trailblazing men and women of our AME Church, a sense of pride became my emotion. There are numerous clergy and laity that have provided some spectacular creations, programs, and developments across the world. Read More Here |
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The Church Of God In Christ Elects Bishop J. Drew Sheard As Its New Presiding Bishop 
Memphis, TN (March 20, 2021) Bishop J. Drew Sheard has been elected as the new Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), the largest Pentecostal denomination in the country. The Church of God in Christ (COGIC) General Assembly, the legislative body of the denomination, has voted Bishop J. Drew Sheard of Detroit, Michigan as the leader of the worldwide organization. Presiding Bishop Sheard says, “I am humbled and incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve this extraordinary organization, the Church of God in Christ, as its new leader and Presiding Bishop.” Read more here |
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Black Christians And Black ‘Nones’ Show Little Ideological Divide By Ryan Burge, Religion Unplugged 
There are a number of narratives that have emerged from the 2020 election season, many of which will take years to fully unpack. One of the most important actually began to take root in December 2017, when Alabama held a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by Jeff Sessions who became the attorney general in the Trump administration. Alabama, one of the most conservative states in the nation, elected Democrat Doug Jones to a statewide office for the first time in 25 years. Read more here |
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