By Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor June 2026, New York, NY The 205th Session of the New York Conference was held from June 11th through June 14, 2026, at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, New York. Rev. Dr. George D. Crenshaw, Bishop for the Northeastern District (N.E.E.D), presided. Rush Temple A.M.E. Zion (Jamaica, NY),…
By The Star of Zion RED SPRINGS, N.C. — There are moments in history when a community pauses long enough to say “thank you” while the recipient is still able to hear the words. On Friday, July 24, that moment belonged to The Right Reverend Kenneth Monroe, retired Senior Bishop of The African Methodist Episcopal…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor The Quadrennial Theme: “The A.M.E. Zion Church– Serving This Present Age:Committing to Our Mission, Being Creative in Our Methods, Concentrating on Our Ministries, and Connecting Through Our Membership” Richmond, VA. – The 159th Session of the Virginia Annual Conference was held June 26 – 28, 2025, at the Hilton Richmond…
The 115th Session of the West Central NC Conference was held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, May 28 -31, 2025. The Opening Night Service could be seen as traditional in our Connectional Zion Way. But our leaders are Extraordinary, so are all of our services. Senior Bishop and Presiding Prelate Darryl B….
The landscape of Winston-Salem will soon be transformed, thanks to the newly signed contract between Pastor George Banks and the Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church and C2 Contractors, LLC, owned and operated by Mr. Cornelius Lamberth. With vision, fortitude, and a strong belief in the power of God, Pastor Banks and Mr. Lamberth will forge…
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…
We, the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church, acknowledge with great sorrow the passing of our colleague and former Senior Bishop, Bishop George Edward Battle, Jr., who passed away on yesterday, Sunday, March 9, 2025. Bishop Battle was elected our 84th Bishop in the line of succession at the 44th Quadrennial…
Hood Theological Seminary to Host 2025 Virtual Heritage Lecture Series. The 2025 Bishop Alfred E. and Mrs. Mamie White Endowed Heritage Lecture Series will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm EST and Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. The lectures will take place virtually via zoom. Zoom links are…
I was recently contacted by Mrs. Lucy Beamon, SOZ Contributor and member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, Elizabeth City, NC, requesting that the SOZ share an article (which is printed below) published in the Roanoke Beacon Newspaper about Julius Walker, Jr. Mr. Walker is a member of Morning Star A.M.E. Zion Church in Roper, NC…
DURHAM, NC, January 2024 – The Oikos Institute for Social Impact is honored to be named one of the 2023 Traditioned Innovation Award winners by Leadership Education at Duke Divinity. The Oikos Institute is being recognized for assisting over 70 faith-based organizations nationwide in implementing their F.I.S.H. Capitals (Finance/Faith; Intellectual, Social, Human) and utilizing their…
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