During the 13th Quadrennial Convention of the Connectional Lay Council, delegates assembled to elect new officers who will serve during the 2025-2029 quadrennium. Newly Elected Officers International President: Dr. Joseph King Davis, Jr. 1st Vice President: Dr. Mary Matthews 2nd Vice President: Ms. Rachel Highsmith Corresponding Secretary: Dr. Ian Jefferson Financial Secretary: Mr. William Manning…
At the 2025 Connectional Lay Council Convention of The A.M.E. Zion Church, Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr. delivered a powerful and insightful presentation on the new Quadrennial Theme: “The A.M.E. Zion Church—Serving This Present Age.” Grounded in Scripture and tradition, Bishop Starnes emphasized that just as Jesus came to serve, so too must the Church continually…
Dear A. M. E. Zion Family and friends. Our membership as well as those in the larger community have been impacted through power outings, needs for supplies, etc. We are monitoring the situation as we are prepared to lead and support those in need throughout the St Louis region. The Washington Metropolitan Church led by…
Receive this CALL TO ACTION! The A.M.E. Zion Church stands in solidarity with Rev. Al Sharpton’s leadership in the fight to protect DEI. Our power lies in our unity, and our first step is clear: TURN IT OFF! On Friday, February 28, 2025, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, we take action with a…
Rock Hill, SC, November 26, 2024: The Clinton College Board of Trustees is pleased to announce its search for an energetic, educationally qualified, and mission-focused individual to serve as the College’s new President. Clinton College is a historically black, private institution with a strong liberal arts tradition. The college was founded in 1894 by the…
The 33rd National Association of African American Honors Programs (NAAAHP) Annual Conference was hosted by Prairie View A&M University from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in Prairie View, Texas. Livingstone College presidential scholars Robert Osei Bonsu Senior, Muhammad Ibrahim, Te’J Rodriguez, and Carter Thompson traveled with NAAAHP National Parliamentarian Laura Johnson, Director of Andrew…
Road To General Conference Reverend Dr. Charlrean Batten Mapson is the daughter of the late Charlie Batten, Jr. and the late Anna Rean Batten. She is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, where she attended the Atlanta Public Schools. Her high school matriculation took place at Benjamin E. Mays Academy of Science and Mathematics. Upon high…