By Rev. Phyllis Mealing-Hightower The 116th Session of the Michigan Annual Conference (The Big MAC) was hosted at John Wesley A.M.E.Z Church in Southfield, MI. Host Pastor: Rev. Austin Young; First Lady: Aysha Young. Presiding Elder was Dwight Gutridge and Lady Mia Gutridge of the Distinguished Detroit Western Michigan District, and Presiding Elder Dr. Derrick…
By Angelia J. Poole On May 12, 2026, the sanctuary of Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church was filled with excitement, reverence, and holy expectation as Zionites gathered from across the Connection to officially launch the 150th Anniversary Celebration of The Star of Zion. The adopted agenda was prayer and worship; the posture of the people…
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…
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…
Bishop George Edward Battle Jr. entered eternal rest with his family at his side, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was 77 years old. The funeral arrangements for Bishop Battle included visitation Sunday, March 16 at Greater Gethsemane A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., service Monday, March 17 at Livingstone College…
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