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…
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…
May 1st marks National College Decision Day, a significant milestone for high school seniors across the nation. In The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, we take this moment to recognize and honor the accomplishments of students who are completing their high school journeys and preparing to take the following steps in their educational pursuits. These…
SALISBURY, NC — Livingstone College will award five associate’s degrees, 60 bachelor’s degrees and six master’s degrees during its 143rd commencement on May 3. Among the graduates will be 10 students who’ve earned summa cum laude honors with a cumulative grade point average of 3.7-4.0; three who will graduate magna cum laude with a…
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,…
Hood Theological Seminary will have an Open House Meet and Greet on April 29, 2025, from 10:00 am-1:00pm. on the Salisbury, N.C. campus at 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, 28144. This is a one day experience of Hood Theological Seminary. Please RSVP by going here: https://www.hoodseminary.edu/news/attend-the-hood-open-house-april-29-1000am If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Reginald Boyd,…
The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center, 745 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The event will feature Pastor Jamal Bryant as the guest speaker, offering words of inspiration and reflection. The Commencement Ceremony will follow on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the same location. Clinton College is honored…
We, the members of the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, wish to express with great sadness the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 years. Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936) was the head of the Catholic Church…
NEW ORLEANS – ESSENCE Communications, the esteemed publisher of ESSENCE Magazine—America’s leading lifestyle publication dedicated to Black women since 1970, proudly announces the highly anticipated return of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture® presented by Coca-Cola® to its forever home: New Orleans. The Festival will occur from Friday, July 4th, to Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Whether…
