The Columbus Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church was transformed into the likes of a Broadway theatre for the North Charlotte District Lay Council Annual Seasoned Saints Program! Rev. Jarma R. Chisholm, the host pastor, and the congregation provided a welcoming environment for participants and the congregations of the churches of the North Charlotte District, as well…
On Saturday, January 13, 2024, the North Charlotte District Supply Department and the Youth Missionary Society convened at Little Rock AME Zion Church, Dr. Dwayne A. Walker, Pastor. Beginning at 8:30 AM, the District Supply Department Prayer Breakfast was held in the fellowship hall. Each local church had been asked to collect and bring personal…
ZION’S CENTENARIAN COTERIE is a new and exciting STAR OF ZION Spotlight feature. Celebrating our centenarians is an idea whose time has come and is long overdue. It has been created because of conversations I’ve had with other Zionites requesting that the STAR OF ZION acknowledge members of their congregation who are 100-plus years young….
March 2024 New York, NY… It has often been stated that the African American story should not be confined to 28 days (or 29 days in a leap year) in February, the designated Black History Month. the same is true — and perhaps even more so — of March being officially designated as Women’s History…
The 46th Annual Dr. Cameron W. Jackson Awards Recognition Program took place on February 20, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center. It was an ornately decorated affair that paid homage to those who served. In the words of Sarah Kinard, Mistress of Ceremonies, “In the bustling rhythm of our daily lives,…
Spencer, NC – March is Women’s History Month. I love hearing the stories of all the famous women who have broken glass ceilings and stained glass ceilings and all kinds of barriers to achieve greatness. But there is greatness in even women who are not famous. There are wives and mothers and daughters and nieces…
Greetings from The Charm City! The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) revealed the 2024 Men’s and Women’s All-Conference selections and Players of the Year. We’re thrilled to share that Nielle Reaves from Livingstone College has been honored as the CIAA Women’s Rookie of the Year. Hailing from New Haven, CT, Nielle earned the CIAA Women’s…
February 2024 Rock Hill SC – The Board of Bishops and International Ministers & Lay Association met for their annual meeting from February 20-23, 2024, in Rock Hill, SC, at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center. During its opening legislative session on Wednesday, the Board of Bishops elected Bishop George Dwayne Crenshaw (Presiding Prelate, Alabama-Florida Episcopal…
Under the leadership of director Laura Adair Johnson, the Andrew Carnegie Library at Livingstone College has been filled with learning fun and adventure for students and the Rowan-Salisbury community. Since February 1st, visitors have been able to enjoy two exhibits: The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History traveling exhibit and Exploring Human Origins: What does…
Livingstone College competed in the National Qualifying Tournament of the 35th Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), America’s premier academic competition for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) students on Saturday, February 10th at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. In the tournament, four-student teams faced off in head-to-head competition and quickly answered…
Salisbury, NC- Livingstone College is proud to announce the upcoming Preaching and Worship Institute, a transformative event designed to equip and inspire individuals in the ministry. This institute will feature esteemed speakers Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart, and Rev. Dr. Charles Goodman, who are widely regarded for their exceptional preaching and leadership….
“Listen, I have never sought to do ministry for accolades or affirmation, which is why I have almost found it impossible to go around and talk about the kind(s) of ministry that God has gifted and graced me to share. The bottom line is that I’ve always sought to improve what I was given, and…
Salisbury, NC | To most of the nation, February is widely recognized as Black History Month, where the achievements of black excellence are remembered and celebrated throughout. This February is especially significant for Livingstone College as it commemorated its 145th Founder’s Day in honor of its founder and first president, Dr. Joseph Charles Price. During…
Livingstone College celebrated the opening of traveling exhibit, “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina,” on Thursday, February 1, 2024 in the Shipman Science Building with noted architect and politician, Harvey Gantt. As headliner of the series, Livingstone’s president Dr. Anthony J. Davis regarded Gantt as “a genius, a gentleman,…
Dayton, Ohio – In a transformative week of study and worship, General Secretary Rev. Dr. Elvin Sadler, along with the distinguished faculty, staff, and a cohort’s of 250 Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) students gathered at United Theological Seminary for their Spring Intensive in Dayton, Ohio. The atmosphere was charged with intellectual rigor, spiritual exploration, and…
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals is a non-profit organization that focuses on the training needs of African American meeting planners. Membership includes meeting planners across numerous businesses, such as civil rights organizations and religious and fraternal organizations. NCBMP holds an annual conference to assist with the educational advancement of its members, to enhance…
“A man without any history is like a tree without roots.” – Malcolm X Submitted by Social Media/Getty Images THE HISTORY OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH The story of Black History Month began half a century after the 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. Recognizing the dearth of information on the accomplishments of Blacks, in 1915,…
VICYC’s Executive Committee Appointment Application The 2022-2026 Executive Committee of the VICYC of the Christian Education Department – A.M.E. Zion Church is now accepting candidate applications for four (4) Members-at-Large and Treasurer, to serve in connectional youth ministry. Ideal Candidates: Must be between the ages of 15-21. Must be properly received into membership in the…
This article has been recently resubmitted for digital publication on The Star of Zion platform. The Varick International Christian Youth CouncilOffice of the Connectional PresidentState of the Youth Address Raleigh, NC- To the Connectional Officers of The Varick International Christian Youth Council, to the Conference and District Delegates and Alternate Delegates, to our guests and…
Youth around Zion are engaging in a Black History Month initiative to promote literacy, inspire a younger generation, and increase cultural awareness of black families and communities. Program coordinator Seven-Hazel Boone stated, “This is important because teens are role models to young children. We want to celebrate being Black and encourage children to read. Readers…