Beloved of Zion, “This is the LORD’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:23). We greet you in the name of Jesus Christ, the Liberator, as we give thanks for the gift of the ballot and for a people who used it. This spring the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act, and…
November 2026 — Rev. Dr. Evalina Huggins serves as Presiding Elder of the Baltimore District in the Philadelphia and Baltimore Annual Conference, overseeing a district of 19 churches. A driven, passionate, energetic, authentic, intelligent, and compassionate servant leader, Dr. Huggins has provided outstanding leadership for more than 40 years in The African Methodist Episcopal Zion…
As we prepare to honor Bishop W. Darin Moore for 50 years of faithful ministry, we invite the entire Zion family, churches, clergy, ministry partners, family, and friends to be part of this historic milestone! Show your appreciation and help preserve Bishop Moore’s remarkable legacy by placing a special tribute or becoming an official sponsor…
By Daman De Leon, Health and Wellness Editor Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. The body of someone diagnosed with diabetes makes too little insulin or cannot use its own insulin as well as it should, causing sugar to build up in the blood. There are three main types…
By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, standing for more than 219 years as “The Freedom Church,” has never been silent in the face of injustice, and we will not be silent now. We speak today not as advocates for any act of violence, and not as…
By Iyabode (Yabo) Beysolow, MD, MPH, Director, Health Ministry A.M.E. Zion Church Many of us never thought we would see measles outbreaks in the United States (U.S.) like this again. Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. However, since the beginning of 2025, there have been over 3300 cases of measles across the…
By Dr. Christie L. Felder, Minister on Trial The history of the Boy Scouts of America cannot be told truthfully without Africa—and it cannot be told fully without The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Through the life and ministry of Reverend Colonel Harold O. Robinson, The A.M.E. Zion Church helped build a bridge between Scouting,…
By Rev. Fondella A. Leigh, Presiding Elder, Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District September 2026, Manteo, N.C…, More than 150 years after Rev. Andrew Cartwright planted the roots of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church throughout northeastern North Carolina, his legacy continues to grow. On a warm Friday afternoon, July 17, 2026, town officials, church leaders,…
By Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor September 2026, New York, NY… September is the ninth month of the calendar year and brings cooler autumn breezes, a welcome relief after sweltering summer temps. As the ninth month, September it is often associated with divine completion and fulfillment in biblical numerology. In the Bible, the number 9 symbolizes divine…
By Rev. Brodwynn Charles Roberts There are some moments in the life of a church that deserve more than an announcement—they deserve a celebration. Holland Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church recently experienced one of those moments as nine remarkable young people completed the church’s inaugural eight-week Salvation and Confirmation Class and were affectionately named the “Notable…
By Rodney O. Moore HAMLET, N.C. — On Sunday, August 30, 2026, pastors, laity, and concerned citizens from across Richmond County gathered at Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Hamlet, North Carolina, for a significant time of fellowship, education, and community engagement centered on proposed data center developments in the Richmond County area. Wayman Chapel…
By Alexxis Hutchinson, Sports Editor The season is here, and Head Coach Ericka Charleston is ready to set the tone for Livingstone College volleyball. The Blue Bears enter the 2026 season projected to finish seventh in the CIAA, moving up one spot from last year’s preseason projection. After earning a spot in the 2025 CIAA…
By Dierdre’ R. Parker, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Hood Theological Seminary The Hood Theological Seminary fall semester officially began Tuesday, August 25, and this semester marks an important step forward for Hood as the Seminary launches its new Hy-Flex delivery model for Track One students. The model gives students greater flexibility by allowing them…
By Rev. Felix Uwamahoro, The Bishop’s Deputy for Great Lakes Region On August 14, 2026, I departed Kigali, Rwanda, for Ghana to participate in the Third Biennial Conference of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (A.M.E. Zion Church). What began as a journey to attend a church conference became a profound experience of worship, fellowship,…
By Ronald A. Nathan, World Politics Editor There is an ancient African proverb, “Until the lion tells his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” It comes to mind that on the 4th of September, the United Nations General Assembly gathered in New York to meet for its 80th session,…
By Dwight B. Cannon, D.D. | Executive Director, Department of Global Missions | A.M.E. Zion Church September 2026 | Charlotte, North Carolina —“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19 (NKJV) There are moments in…
By Angelia J. Poole Pastors and Presiding Elders have the unique challenge of working through a plethora of changes within their region while sustaining the authenticity of their calls to ministry and God’s command to fulfill the Great Commission. Change may be initiated by leadership transitions, system modifications, discipleship transformations, resource availability, and cultural shifts….
By Angelia J. Poole Zionites gathered from around the world as Connectional Council 2026 convened in Greenville, South Carolina, hosted by Bishop Eric L. Leake, Missionary Supervisor H. Jean McMurray-Leake, and the South Atlantic Episcopal District. Surrounded by Greenville’s scenic beauty and Southern hospitality, leaders from across the breadth of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion…
By R. Thomas Umstead, Entertainment and Arts Editor The Biblical story of Daniel aims to reach faith-based audiences in movie theaters with the recent release of Daniel and the Fiery Furnace, according to the film’s producers and stars. Based on the Old Testament’s book of Daniel, the movie chronicles the Israelites’ experiences during their exile…
By Michael Wukela RALEIGH, NC — September 14, 2026 — When national religious, moral and civil rights leader and Repairers of the Breach President Bishop William J. Barber II called out the Trump administration’s most recent attacks on mail-in ballots at a news conference Monday morning, it wasn’t his first time fighting voter suppression in…
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