The 113th session of the Michigan Annual Conference convened at the Sheraton Airport Grand Rapids Hotel from June 21 – 24, 2023. Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr. presided and Bishop George W.C. Walker, Jr., (retired) assisted. The conference also welcomed Mrs. Gelenia A. Frencher and Mrs. Geraldine J. Walker, Missionary Supervisors. The conference began with…
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…
Sister Curlia Troy was a living testimony of God’s promises. In the early hours of March 11, 2024, God called her, and she quietly transitioned from life into eternal life at her home in Leland, North Carolina, at the age of 107 years. She was the oldest member of the Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District…
Humbled by God’s grace, greetings to each of you in the majesty of His power and the beauty of His might, for I am keenly aware that it has only been by those traits of the Master that has granted me this opportunity to travel safely and stand before you, the servants of our God. …
Jon Batiste is touring across North America this year. Have you seen him perform live? If not, book your concert ticket to his Uneasy tour in a city near you. This past March, Jon delivered an electrifying performance at The Fillmore Charlotte, playing many of my favorite tunes, from “Freedom” to “I Feel Good,” and…
The Board of Bishops and International Ministers and Lay Association (IMLA) meetings held February 20-23, 2024, at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina, was a cornucopia of movement. It was not just a movement of physical activity but a movement of faith, family, and activism. For this writer, it was a…
Greensboro, N.C., April 19, 2024 – Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) announced today the opening of the Merck Biotechnology Learning Center at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, North Carolina. The Merck Biotechnology Learning Center is a 4,025-square-foot…
The Oikos Institute for Social Impact (Oikos) is proud to announce its receipt of a $282,000 three-year capacity general operations grant from the Wayfarer Foundation! The Wayfarer Foundation was established in 2021 by Steve Sarowitz, Philanthropist, Founder, and Chairman of Paylocity (Nasdaq: PCTY), Director of Payescape, and partner in Wayfarer Studios. It operates as a…
On March 7th & 8th 2024, the 82nd Anniversary of the first graduating class of the Tuskegee Airmen aviation pilot cadets was commemorated in both houses of the Alabama State Legislature. Amelia A. Montgomery, widow of Tuskegee Airman Dabney N. Montgomery and lifelong member of Mother A.M.E. Zion Church shared her thoughts and comments on…
On February 22, 2024, a Promotion Ceremony was held in honor of Colonel Peggy Ratliff McManus to Brigadier General at the Pentagon, Washington, DC. BG McManus is a native of Morven, North Carolina, and a member of the Galilee A.M.E. Zion Church in the Rockingham District of the West Central NC Conference, Piedmont Episcopal District….
The Northeastern Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church gathered on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 12:00 P.M. at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown, NY, to celebrate our Bishop, The Right Rev. Dr. Dennis V. Proctor. Over 720 members were present for this auspicious occasion. The decorations were elegant and fashioned for a king. Bishop…
Each May, the world pauses to celebrate our mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds. First celebrated in the early 1900s, Mother’s Day was designed to honor and acknowledge the many sacrifices that mothers made for their children and families. Like many other holidays, the growth of business and industry in this country has led to increased…
The North Charlotte District held its Annual Fellowship and Recognition Luncheon on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at the Wardell Henderson Center of the Weeping Willow A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte, NC. At this event, each church selects a layperson to be recognized for their labors in their respective churches. Ms. Doris Chisolm read the scripture,…
Boston, MA – In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, OneUnited Bank, the nation’s largest Black-owned bank, is proud to announce its 14th Annual “I Got Bank!” National Financial Literacy Contest, where ten children will win a $1,000 savings account. To make financial literacy a core value for children, the Bank is offering a free…
Pentecost is the last day of the Easter season in the Christian liturgical calendar and celebrates the Holy Spirit’s outpouring. The event that transformed a small Jewish sect, Christianity, into a global multicultural movement. The empowerment of the Christian community contained a linguistic phenomenon (speaking in tongues), which reflected the multicultural nature of the early…
Submit your college decision to the Star by April 26, 2024 Share your college decisions on social media using all three hashtags by April 26, 2024: #BetterMakeRoom, #CollegeDecisionDay, and #AMEZion. Additionally, send your celebration pics to Education@StarOfZion.org to be featured in Star of Zion news outlets! Whether it’s a university, community college, or vocational program,…
As the final weeks of the school year unfold, high school seniors across the nation are gearing up for a momentous occasion: College Decision Day celebrated annually on May 1st. It’s a day of excitement, anticipation, and reflection as students announce their chosen paths for higher education. This year, in the spirit of celebration and…
Livingstone College hosted the 35th Annual North Carolina Consortium of International and Intercultural Education (NCCIIE) Model United Nations Conference from April 4 to 6, 2024. Livingstone’s 13th president, Dr. Anthony J. Davis, stated, “As an institution that shares NCCIIE’s determination to surmount the obstacles of our contemporary world while upholding our core principles, which have…
On May 29, 2024, South Africa goes to the polls in what commentators call its most important and historic elections since the end of apartheid in 1990, thirty-four years ago. South Africa’s population of 61 million people are praying that the spirit of ubuntu will reign. ‘Ubuntu,’ a Zulu philosophical value system, translates as “I…
In the realm of higher education financing, the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) has long been a beacon for students and parents navigating the turbulent waters of college expenses. However, with the introduction of the new 24-25 FAFSA process, there are crucial changes that every prospective college student and their families need to…
