It’s The Ethics For Me
By John Thomas III, Editor
 The Black Church as an institution has been such a pivotal part of the African American community because of the respect and trust accorded to its leaders. One AME pastor who is also a lawyer commented in an interview, “Being a pastor has benefited me in the law for several reasons. [One way is that it] has heightened my sense of integrity.” This response is not surprising because those who are set apart and charged to serve God’s flock take on additional responsibility for the spiritual and temporal well-being of those in their care. Laypersons trust the spiritual visions of their pastors. Clergy trust the godly judgment of the Presiding Elders and Bishops who supervise them.
So, what happens when that trust is shattered?
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The Truth is the Light
By Reverend Dr. Charles R. Watkins, Jr.
 Based on Biblical Text: Matthew 10:31: Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows. We are reminded constantly about Grace, God’s unmerited favor. Grace comes from God, through Jesus Christ, and we need Grace in order to inherit eternal life. However, we seldom talk about God’s careful attention to every detail of our lives through His Grace. God’s grace is everywhere. It is impossible to miss, reject, or even hide from Grace. The Bible says, God’s Grace is sufficient for everything! He cares about every detail of our life and covers our lives with His Grace. Read More Here |
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Shawn Townsend, member of Ward Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Washington, DC weds Symone Sanders in a lavish ceremony 
Symone Sanders, the host of MSNBC’s show “Symone” and Shawn Townsend, the former Director of the Mayor’s Office of Night Life and Culture in the District of Columbia, were married on Friday July 15, 2022 in a surprise ceremony held at the historic Larz Anderson House in DuPont Circle. The Reverend Dededrick O. Rivers, Senior Pastor – Ward Memorial AME, a close friend and advisor of the couple, officiated the ceremony.
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Adding is Not The Solution. Subtraction Is.
Rev. Tashara S. Void, Contributing Writer Can we have a difficult conversation? A while ago I was asked to help establish a program that would address the disengaged population of the church. They, like a lot of churches, were losing staples and pillars at a pretty rapid rate, but the membership was not replenishing as quickly. The natural instinct was to figure out what could be done, what could be added, what could be brought to the table to make the people return and/or be more engaged. But, something about that that did not sit well with me. Many years ago, a group of people put together a structure for the AME Church that we, as a denomination, have gotten away from. The various ministries and organizations were built to work with and alongside each other. Read More Here |
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Encourage Yourself and Others… Focus On Good News.
Judy Rose Weaver, 8th Episcopal District
Growing up in New Orleans, I remember radio station WYLD as a famous media source for African American communities that spread the Good News and spiritual blessings on Sunday mornings. Recently, I read with interest about the history of Atlanta’s first broadcast station, WERD, broadcasting from Atlanta’s Big Bethel Church in 1953. An article from The A.M.E. Church Review notes that the Rev. Harold I. Bearden started a Sunday morning worship service as an “inspirational gospel feast” for sick and shut-in church members. Apparently, Pastor Beardon had to find a way to minister to those who were homebound.
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The Things We Preserve and The Sacredness Of Place
Rev. Dr. Darryn Hewson, Contributing Writer
Encounters with God in nature can be a transformative experience. The top of a mountain, a quiet beach listening to the ocean waves, sunlight filtered through the forest canopy–these are incredible places that God created and shared with us, so no wonder we can feel God there. The idea of nature preserves and National Parks is theoretically to preserve the natural beauty of creation (there is, however, a troubling history here to share, perhaps for a different article), but what about the sacred buildings that we create to honor God? Read More Here |
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First Episcopal District Women in Ministry Create the Diane Nash Community Award
The Reverend Dr. Jacquita Wright-Henderson, 1st Episcopal District
 It was a normal day in the lives of the Delaware State University’s women’s lacrosse team as they returned home from matches in Florida and Georgia until sheriff’s deputies stopped their bus in Georgia. It was April 2022, and 25 athletes, two coaches, and an athletic trainer followed instructions as, without cause, the deputies searched their belongings. This experience resulted in Delaware State University, one of only three historically black institutions with a women’s lacrosse team, filing a Civil Rights complaint on behalf of the students. Read More Here |
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Clergy and Clergy Family Wellness
Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Ed.D., RDN
 IHC is celebrating 30 years of service and we invite everyone to take a 30-Day Culinary RX AME and Lifestyle Medicine Challenge/Journey to assist clergy and clergy families in taking steps towards improved health, disease prevention, and wellness.Culinary RX AME explains how healthy food choices can help prevent and fight disease (i.e., Diabetes Type 2, Heart Disease, Cancers, High Blood Pressure, and more) through informative short videos and hands on cooking experiences. Read More Here |
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The Department of Research and Scholarship Announcement
The Department of Research and Scholarship is proud to announce Rev. Kimberley L. Detherage. Esq. has agreed to become the new Assistant Editor of The A.M.E. Review. Rev. Detherage is a graduate of Boston College with a BA degree in Speech Communications, Boston College Law School, Juris Doctor and Emory University, Candler School of Theology, Master of Divinity degree with Certificates in Black Church Studies and Women’s Studies. She has five units of Clinical Pastoral Education, has completed several fellowship programs, and written and presented on a wide variety of topic. She pastors St. Marks A.M.E. Church, serves as Dean of the New York Conference Ministerial Institute, is Vice-Chairperson of the First District Board of Examiners, is Secretary of the New York Conference Board of Trustees and works on various Community and Advisory Boards.
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Celebrating Black August and Climate Justice Wisdom to End Hunger
By Rev. Dr. Angelique Walker-Smith
 In approximately 1010 B.C.E., Solomon became the tenth son of King David (the second king of ancient, united Israel) and the second son of Bathsheba. Scholars of Blacks in the Bible trace her genealogy through her grandfather Ahithophel, David's African counselor (II Samuel 11:3) and argue that Solomon was Black. At the same time, scholars’ debate if Song of Solomon 1:5a & 6a is referring to Solomon or his bride. Still others query whether the reference is meant to be a mockery of being Black or a celebration of it, depending on the translation. Read More Here |
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