Clinton College, a historic institution of The A.M.E. Zion Church founded in 1894, has issued a summer giving appeal to help address a seasonal decline in contributions known as the “Summer Slump.” The dip in financial support during the summer months can place strain on the college’s ability to maintain regular operations and campus upkeep….
Michael E July 2025, Tarrytown, NY… The 204th Session of the New York Annual Conference was held on June 5th through June 8th, 2025, at the Westchester Marriott Hotel in Tarrytown, New York. The host churches were St. Charles A.M.E. Zion, where Reverend Dr. Brandon D. McLauchlin is the Pastor, and Park Street A.M.E. Zion,…
Livingstone College has two students who have been selected as Ambassadors for the 2025-2026 Black Student Leadership Network (BSLN) Fellowship, hosted by the Children’s Defense Fund. Mia Mason, a music major from Salisbury, and Joel Thompson, a computer information systems major from Ghana, will join over 100 students from multiple HBCUs throughout the nation in…
June 2025, New York, NY… June holds deep biblical significance, symbolizing growth, love, and community connections. The month encourages exploration of personal faith and relationships, aligning with the themes found in the Bible. It also features several biblical events, chief among them being Pentecost, 50 days after Easter, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the…
The Foundation for Evangelism has chosen 53* churches and organizations to receive an Equipping the Local Church grant. Of those selected for the 2025 grant cycle, four are African Methodist Episcopal Zion Churches: Restoration A.M.E. Zion Church in Baltimore, Maryland Redeemer’s A.M.E. Zion Church in Plainville, Connecticut Galilee A.M.E. Zion Church in Morven, North Carolina…
Conference Theme: “Growing A Servants Heart” Host Pastor: Rev., Dr. Tyrone Rigsby, Troy Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Interim Presiding Elders: The Rev. Dr. Timothy Freeman, Trinity AME Zion Church, GreensboroRev. Dr. Reginald Keitt, St. Stephen A M E Zion Church, High PointREV. Dr. Lisa Caldwell, St. Phillips A M E Zion Church, Greensboro Bishop Darrell…
Arlington, VA — Mount Zion Baptist Church, home to one of the oldest African American churches in Arlington, VA, will install The Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy as its 10th Senior Pastor on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. at Westover Baptist Church (1125 Patrick Henry Drive, Arlington, VA). Dr. Ivy was selected as…
Rock Hill, SC — The Clinton College Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as the 14th President of Clinton College. Dr. Wilks, a nationally respected higher education leader with more than 25 years of experience—primarily at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)—will officially assume the presidency on…
Potomac, MD – Scotland African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, a cornerstone of the Potomac community and a historic place of worship, today announced the successful completion of its restoration and expansion, also marking the culmination of the church’s ambitious 2nd Century Project. After more than five years of displacement, the congregation returned to its revitalized building—a…
Photo courtesy of Palo Alto News Online On April 17, 2025, Rev. Kaloma Smith, Pastor at University A.M.E. Zion Church in Palo Alto, California, received the Tall Tree Outstanding Professional Award. The Tall Tree Awards, sponsored by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce and the Palo Alto Weekly, recognize outstanding contributions by local civic and…
We, the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, would like to congratulate the Catholic Church on the election of a new pope! The election of Robert Francis Prevost is historic in the life of the Catholic Church. The new pope is the first American-born Pope from the United States, having been…
In a heartfelt revelation during Livingstone College‘s commencement ceremony on May 3, 2025, President Dr. Anthony J. Davis disclosed his ongoing battle with stage 5 kidney failure and his urgent need for a kidney donor. Despite his health challenges, Dr. Davis has continued to lead the Salisbury, North Carolina-based HBCU, undergoing nightly dialysis treatments for…
On Friday, April 19, 2025, the Liberty Hill A.M.E. Zion Church hosted the Tuskegee District Annual Good Friday Service. The Presiding Prelate for the Alabama Conference is Bishop Dwayne Walker, and the Presiding Elder for the Tuskegee District is Rev. Dr Larry Robinson, Sr. The service was spiritually uplifting with a combination of children, youth,…
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…
From a young child under the pastoral care of then Rev. Dr. Dennis V. Proctor (now Bishop Proctor) to an adult, Christopher Williams has lived his life by the words of wisdom imparted on him all those years ago. Bishop Proctor would often gather the children of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church around the altar…
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…
The Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society established the EXCEL Leadership Academy as an initiative to aid in succession planning on all levels of the organization: local, district, and connections. The history-making Cohort 1 began the process in April 2024 and concluded the final session in February 2025. During each of the five interactive and…
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…
The Joint Check-Up Conference for the Western West Africa Episcopal District of The A.M.E. Zion Church was an inspiring and forward-looking event. It began with a moment of solemn praise led by Rev. Righteous Brako, followed by a prayer. The Bishop’s address set the tone, highlighting leadership as the Church’s greatest challenge, emphasizing that with…