Bearing the Cross
Rev. Renita Green, Columnist  Thomas Shepherd asked the question in the great church hymn, “Must Jesus bear the cross alone while all the world goes free? No there’s a cross for everyone, and there’s a cross for me.” These words play over and over and over in my spirit. The image of Simon of Cyrene being pulled out of the crowd to carry Jesus’ crossbar uphill is imprinted on my heart. Read More Here |
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Inclusive Leadership Matters
By Rev. Dimpho Gaobepe, 19th Episcopal District 
Martin Luther King, Jr. said: “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Robust discussions are taking place throughout the continent of Africa and the Diaspora focusing on issues surrounding the upcoming 2021 General Conference and the elections of bishops and general officers of the AME Church. Read More Here |
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Holding Biden Accountable
By Stephanie Pierson, Contributing Writer 
After a grueling election cycle and numerous attempts to challenge the legitimacy of the American electoral process, Joe Biden is in office, to the excitement of many of the 81 million people who voted for him. Others, however, are skeptical of how much progress an establishment Democrat can facilitate given how Biden has filled his cabinet with top-ranking officials from a presidential administration from over a decade ago. Read More Here |
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Roland Martin: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely Present?
By Rev. Samuel Williams, Jr., Contributing Writer  WASHINGTON, D.C. – African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) Second District Bishop James L. Davis invited journalist Roland Martin to serve as a featured speaker for the 2021 Virtual Mid-Winter meeting in February. Martin did not disappoint. Martin a renowned African American journalist, who hosts the weekly #ROLANDMARTINUNFILTEREDDAILYDIGITALSHOW, was truly “unfiltered” in his commentary to the Second District and had no cut cards with the delivery of his message. That message came in the form of a question in respect to the Black Church’s role in effectuating change: Does the Black Church have Presence or merely present? Read More Here |
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St. Paul in Jacksonville, FL is on “LOC!”
By Dr. Brenda R. Simmons-Hutchins, 11th Episcopal District  While many across the country were enjoying romantic dinners on Valentine’s Day, St. Paul AME Church’s leadership expressed love in a singularly, extra special manner. The Church had the community on “LOC,” Pastor Marvin C. Zanders, II’s acronym for Loving Our Community! Love was articulated. On Friday, February 12, the membership, led by the pastor, participated in the Founder’s Day Virtual Birthday Celebration for Bishop Richard Allen, sponsored by Senior Bishop Adam Jefferson Richardson, the presiding prelate of the 11th Episcopal District.
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Soaring Beyond Limitation
The determination of any success of an organization is measured in part by its ability to endure challenges, longevity, and be dynamic. To be dynamic is characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. The 16th District certainly meets this characterization during this devastating pandemic by following the 16th District theme, “Soaring Beyond Limitation.”
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Now is the Time: Reengagement with the African Diaspora
Dr. Levar Smith, Guest Editorial 
We live in unprecedented times. Framed by political and racial insensitivities, global pandemics, and economic decline, it appears that our world faces insurmountable challenges. And yet, African peoples throughout the Diaspora have endured such challenges, from slavery, colonialism, independence movements, and civil rights with a level of hope and optimism emblematic of a faith in a higher power and belief in ourselves. Read More Here |
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AME Farm/Garden to address Food Insecurity! A new initiative of the AME International Health Commission
 We are excited to formally announce the partnership with the Black Church Food Security Network. All congregations that currently have gardens and/or are looking to plant a garden this year are asked to complete the below Covenant Agreement in order to begin the process of receiving the $500 Seed Grant from BCFSN. Read More Here |
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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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Affordable and Accessible for All—Lifestyle Medicine The Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 
In the first chapter of the Third Epistle of John, the second verse says, “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul.” March is National Nutrition Month. This year, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) shared in social media “Many Voices, One Theme.” This picture presents 14 respected and trusted health organizations that promote the importance of eating more unrefined plant-based foods to help fight, stop, and prevent disease. The organizations include the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, American Medical Association, Diabetes Canada, American Diabetes Association, Endocrine Society, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Read More Here |
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Black Southern Baptists seek more action on racism from seminary presidentsThe fellowship said it was ‘deeply disappointed’ that the seminary presidents have ‘not moved from their original statement of CRT’s incompatibility in all its forms.’ 
The African American caucus within the Southern Baptist Convention has asked its denomination’s seminary presidents to do more to address continuing tensions about racism and critical race theory. The denomination’s Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement in November declaring the academic theory that examines systemic racism is not compatible with the denomination’s statement of faith. Since that time there have been statements, counterstatements and continuing questions about how Southern Baptists will deal with the ongoing debate. Read more here |
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