Connectional Lay Council Blesses Livingstone College International Students with Holiday Donation

Star of Zion News in , ,
Monday, December 8th, 2025

The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…

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A Statement from Bishop Starnes of The Piedmont Episcopal District: Monetary Relief for Jamaica

Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr. in , ,
Friday, October 31st, 2025

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost…

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A Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church – A Message of Safety and Awareness

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”   – (1 Corinthians 16:13–14) To Our Beloved Zion Family: We write with heavy hearts in light of the violence that has once again struck our land. A church in Michigan was turned into a place of mourning….

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A Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding Charlie Kirk

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in ,
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Freedom Church, joins millions across this nation in condemning the horrendous murder of Charlie Kirk. Violence is never the answer. It destroys families, communities, and souls. We extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife and their two children as they endure this time of deep grief. May God’s peace…

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Statement From The Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding Recent Church Shooting

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” (Isaiah 56:7)  To our brothers and sisters across this nation, With broken hearts and holy anger, we speak today as Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. We are grieving and outraged that once again, violence has defiled the sacred. Just this…

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STATEMENT OF THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION CHURCH REGARDING THE FEDERAL CRIMINAL SENTENCE OF DR. STACCATO POWELL FOR DEFRAUDING A.M.E. ZION CHURCHES IN THE WESTERN EPISCOPAL DISTRICT

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in ,
Saturday, September 27th, 2025

As has been reported in public-facing documents, on July 15, 2025, Dr. Staccato Powell, a disrobed bishop of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (“A.M.E. Zion”), pled guilty in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud. Dr. Powell’s…

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Livingstone College’s Mental Health Task Force Receives Insight Into Academia’s 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

Dr. Jacqueline Davis in
Thursday, September 25th, 2025

  SALISBURY, N.C. — The Livingstone College Mental Health Task Force is one of more than 70 such programs at colleges and universities across the country to receive the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The Excellence…

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The Albemarle Annual Conference Gathers for 115th Session with a Clear Focus: A Comeback Church

Ms. Keisha Dobie in
Friday, August 15th, 2025

The 115th Annual Session of the Albemarle Conference convened June 19–22, 2025, under the leadership of Bishop W. Darin Moore and the direction of Presiding Elders Reverend Donald L. Jones (Elizabeth City District) and Reverend Fondella A. Leigh (Edenton District). Held across several days of worship, teaching, reports, and planning, the session brought pastors, laity,…

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A New Chapter Begins at Clinton College: Welcoming Our 14th President, Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks

Rev. Roderick J. Josey, Education Editor in ,
Friday, August 15th, 2025

Clinton College proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as its 14th President, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s storied history. A native of Hollister, North Carolina, and a proud first-generation college graduate, Dr. Wilks brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education—particularly within historically  Black colleges and universities…

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Morris Brown College Steps Up for Displaced Job Corps Students

Rev. Roderick J. Josey, Education Editor in ,
Friday, August 15th, 2025

 In the wake of the U.S. Department of Labor’s decision to pause the national Job Corps program, Morris Brown College in Atlanta has emerged as a beacon of support for hundreds of students left without direction. The institution, which has seen a remarkable resurgence since regaining its accreditation in 2022, is opening its doors to…

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Zion’s Support Makes Way for Livingstone Scholars at Atrium Health

Star of Zion News in ,
Friday, August 15th, 2025

Livingstone College Presidential Scholars are benefiting from valuable hands-on experience through internships at Atrium Health, and The A.M.E. Zion Church has played a significant role. Emeglad Boakye-Yiadom, Emmanuella Nyarko, Daniel Frimpong, and Nana Adusei are four rising sophomore Biology majors from Ghana who found a home away from home in Zion. “Marable has been everything…

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Greensboro District’s WH&OMS Fourth Mass Meeting Prayer Breakfast – Conference Year Ending 2024-2025

Mrs. Nina R. Ingram, Greensboro District WH&OMS Reporter in
Friday, August 15th, 2025

“But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend. Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth and called thee from the chief men thereof and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee and not cast thee away…For I, the…

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Statement from the Board of Bishops Regarding Trump’s Federal Takeover in D.C.

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in , ,
Friday, August 15th, 2025

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.” – Proverbs 31 : 8 – 9 (NIV) Beloved, We write with grief and righteous indignation in response to the August 11th announcement by the…

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OUR GOD REIGNS IN THE ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT!

Mrs. Lucy Beamon in
Friday, August 15th, 2025

Elizabeth City, NC… On March 29, 2025, the Elizabeth City District, under the leadership of Presiding Elder Donald Jones, experienced a spirit-filled Sunday School Convention at Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Zion Church, where the pastor is Rev. Javan Leach.  Our theme was “Our God Reigns”!  This is found in the Second Quarter edition of The A.M.E….

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SPIRITUAL MEANING OF AUGUST

Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor in ,
Friday, August 15th, 2025

August is often associated‍ with abundance, harvest, and‍ fruition in both agricultural and ‌spiritual contexts. Throughout the Bible, there are numerous instances where God’s provision and blessings are manifested during this time, signifying a season of abundance and great‍ blessings. While the term “August” does not appear explicitly ‌in the Bible, ‍exploring the interconnected themes‌…

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STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH REGARDING ENDORSEMENTS OF POLITICAL CANDIDATES

The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church in , ,
Thursday, August 14th, 2025

“Watch out that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler…

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Dollars and scholars: Livingstone College announces another $10M gift from community philanthropist ahead of start of academic year

Mai Li Munoz, Chief Communications Officer in , ,
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

SALISBURY, N.C. – What started as a proposal on paper has turned into multimillion-dollar reality at Livingstone College.   Dr. Anthony Davis, president of Livingstone College, announced on Tuesday to a crowd gathered at Aggrey Student Union that an anonymous donor made another $10 million gift.   “Investments like this are why Livingstone will move…

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The KINGDOM AGENDA: From Church Mentality to Kingdom Mentality

Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr. in , ,
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025

Winston Salem, July 2025 – At the 2025 Connectional Council Meeting, Bishop Brian R. Thompson Sr. was elected to serve as the President of the Board of Bishops. During his acceptance speech, he invited us to prepare our hearts and minds for a deeper spiritual shift by introducing Zion to “The KINGDOM AGENDA: From Church Mentality…

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The A.M.E. Zion Connectional Lay Council Elects New Officers

The Star of Zion in ,
Thursday, July 31st, 2025

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…

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The A.M.E. Zion Church—Serving This Present Age

The Star of Zion in ,
Monday, July 28th, 2025

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…

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