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…, Juneteenth, which is celebrated every year on June 19th, marks a pivotal moment in American History – the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word of their emancipation, over two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed. It is a celebration of freedom,…
Memory Sunday focuses on Alzheimer’s Disease and African Americans. It mobilizes congregations to provide education and resource materials on Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment, research, and caregiver support. Memory Sunday is an annual campaign on the second Sunday in June. The Brain Health Center for African Americans initiated Memory Sunday, a program of Balm In Gilead, INC….
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…
Rock Hill, SC — On Friday, May 2, 2025, Clinton College proudly honored its graduating Class of 2025 during a spirited commencement ceremony held at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center. The event marked a significant milestone for the institution, celebrating the achievements of its students and the college’s enduring commitment to academic excellence and community…
ROCK HILL, SC — On May 1, 2025, Clinton College hosted its annual Baccalaureate Service at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, marking a meaningful milestone for the graduating class. The highlight of the event was a stirring keynote address by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Georgia. Known…
Job Description The Innovative Preaching Lab is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Innovative Preaching Lab Manager to oversee all operations and production within our Preaching and Innovation Lab, dedicated to enhancing the ministry and meeting the needs of our Compelling Preaching cohort participants, team members, clients, and other guests. The Lab Manager will play…
SALISBURY, N.C. — Under clear skies and with hearts full of pride, Livingstone College held its 143rd Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the historic Varick Auditorium. The event marked a significant milestone for the institution and its graduates, reflecting the college’s enduring commitment to academic excellence and spiritual growth. This year’s ceremony…
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…
[Atlanta, GA] — [May 14, 2025] — Renowned author and retired A.M.E. Zion Church pastor, C.R. Street, Sr., announces the release of his latest book, The Sacred Tenth: Understanding the Purpose and Power of Tithes. The book delves deeply into the spiritual, social, and financial dimensions of tithing, providing readers with a balanced exploration of…
Are you at a crossroads with ageing? Need a little inspiration to make the most of the second half of life? Join others in exploring ways to flourish as you age at the Festival of Wisdom and Grace, a conference for finding purpose and renewal, Aug. 18-21 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. Register…
The undergraduate class of 2025 has proudly walked across the stages at colleges and universities across the country and received their coveted degrees. The transition from college to career is both an exciting and challenging time. Many students find themselves poised to begin the career of their dreams, but economic uncertainty and a tough job…
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…
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…
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…
Big hats? Fascinators? Suits? Neckties? Are these appropriate during the summer months for Sunday service? Absolutely. As someone who attends church weekly and works as a personal stylist, I am often asked how to transition your fall and winter church attire into spring and summer. The key is simple: diversify your fabrics and not shy…
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…
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…
