By Rt. Rev. Dr. Hillard K. Dela Dogbe Dear Bishop Eric Leake, DEVASTATION BY FLOODS – A CALL FOR PRAYER AND SUPPORT Greetings to you, Bishop President. On behalf of the Clergy and Laity of the Western West Africa Episcopal District, I bring you, our esteemed Episcopal Fathers and Mothers, notice of a dire situation…
By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church “You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.”– Exodus 23:9 (NRSVUE) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church — born from the struggle of a people who knew what it meant to…
The A.M.E. Zion Church The Board of Trustees is keenly aware of the financial challenges Clinton College is currently facing. We recognize the emotional toll, and we apologize for the financial impact this has had on our faculty, staff, and their families. Clinton College is a 132-year-old institution in the Rock Hill Community, and we,…
By Mrs. Dianna Davis Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church is excited to announce that our very own matriarch, Mrs. Narcissus B. Lowery, was crowned Queen of The A.M.E. Zion Church Western North Carolina Conference Home Missions Department today! We celebrate this special honor and recognize the many years of faithful service, dedication, and invaluable contributions…
DALLAS, Texas – The Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church concluded its 40th Quadrennial and 41st Session of the General Conference on June 19, 2026, following a week of worship, business, and leadership elections held at the Hilton Anatole Center in Dallas, Texas. Delegates elected three new bishops to serve the denomination, bringing the total number of…
By Rev. Dr. Richard M. Gadzekpo On the evening of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the National Day of Prayer, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church gathered the breadth of its Connection and the depth of its faith before the throne of the Almighty. From the shores of Central South Africa to the hills of the…
The first application cycle for General Officer Candidates will begin on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026, and end on June 10th, 2026. Vetting will begin June 4th and end June 12th, and interviews will take place June 17th, in person, at The A.M.E Zion Corporate Headquarters. Charlotte, North Carolina. All Candidates who meet the requirements for the…
By Celena Bostic Perry The 118th Session of the Indiana Annual Conference of The A.M.E. Zion Church Denomination will be hosted by Wallace Temple A.M.E. Zion Church, 1518 Forkner Street, Anderson, IN, Thursday, June 4 – Sunday, June 7. Rev. Timothy L. Taylor is the host pastor. Having hosted the Conference many times in its…
By Mr. Chavis Everett This article is submitted by Mrs. Hazel Smith, recognizing her nephew, Mr. Chavis Everett of Rockingham, NC. Mr. Everett is a faithful member of the Pleasant Hill A.M.E. Zion church located in Rockingham, NC, on the Rockingham District of the West Central North Carolina Conference. The following is an excerpt from…
Greetings, I am Gelenia Victoria Aaron-Frencher, affectionately known as “Vickie.” I am offering myself as your next International Ministers’ Spouses and Widow(er)s Fellowship President. My theme is “Draw the Circle Wide.” Together, we will build a fellowship where every spouse and every widow(er) feels valued and supported. My vision is to create spaces where ministers’…
By Mrs. Dianna Davis, Public Relations Director The community is warmly invited to join in a joyful and spirit-filled celebration of the 21st Little Rock Day on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church. Attendees can also look forward to a powerful and inspiring message from Pastor Reverend. Dr….
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8 (NRSVue) For more than 219 years, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood as The Freedom Church—a people…
“The first application cycle for Episcopal and General Officer Candidates will continue Monday, April 6th, 2026, and end May 6th, 2026. Vetting and interviews will conclude by June 15th. All Candidates who meet the requirements for the first cycle will be eligible to begin campaigning during the Connectional Council. NO candidate will be able to…
Grace and peace, As part of Inauguration Week honoring Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as the 14th President of Clinton College, we will host the Presidential Prayer Breakfast & Founders Day Celebration on Thursday, March 5, 2026. This gathering will serve as the spiritual anchor of the Inaugural celebration, centering the week in worship, thanksgiving, and…
The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church speaks today out of moral responsibility, not political partisanship. We are compelled to speak clearly in response to the President of the United States using his Truth Social account to share a post that visually portrayed former President Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black…
BALTIMORE, MD — From December 27–30, 2025, nearly 2,500 participants gathered at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for Elevate 2025: Flourish and Thrive, the winter meeting of The A.M.E. Zion Church’s Department of Christian Education. The four-day gathering brought together children, youth, young adults, adults, seniors, clergy, and Christian education leaders for a powerful experience…
Honoring the last 150 years and preparing for the next 150. Zion Family, WE MADE IT! With your support, we are on the cusp of celebrating the 150th Anniversary of The Star of Zion. This is no small achievement, but rather one to be lauded within our Zion family and celebrated globally with collective organizations, fellow publications, and…
Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…
The Board of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church offers heartfelt honor and profound gratitude for the life, labor, and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.—a towering servant of God whose ministry reshaped the moral landscape of a nation and inspired generations across the world. We were saddened when we learned…
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Valentine’s Day and Frederick Douglass’s chosen birthday— thousands of moral, faith, and community leaders gathered for the “Love Forward Together” Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March at the North Carolina State Capitol. The rally follows a historic 50-mile, three-day march from Wilson to Raleigh through the recently gerrymandered 1st Congressional district,…
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