The Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church located in Eastover, South Carolina, known as the “Church That Gives Hope to All People” celebrated its 200th Anniversary April 26-28, 2024. The three-day commemoration shepherded by the pastor, Reverend Dr. Robert T. Benton was dubbed as a “Legacy Weekend”, whose theme was “Standing on Faith, Sharing Our Hope and…
The Palmetto Conference Christian Education Department, led by Conference Director Ms. Ashley Melton, encouraged the members to ‘See the Future Now” through innovative presentations facilitated by some of Zion’s leading Christian Educators at Jones Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Preceding the workshop sessions, the spirit of the Lord was ushered in by…
The Reverend Thelma Thompson Gordon has been awarded a grant through the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program. The Lilly Endowment Inc. funds this program, and it is administered by Christian Theological Seminary (CTS). Grants of up to $60,000 are awarded to congregations to fund a sabbatical for the Clergy and help cover the cost of…