The Rt. Rev. Dr Hilliard Dela K. Dogbe, who doubled as the President of the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church and the Bishop of the Western West Africa Episcopal District, members of the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church, Mrs. Cynthia Dogbe, the Missionary Supervisor, Rev. Sylvester Donkor, the General…
Zion to Ghana: A Breathtaking Experience in the Motherland December 13- 20th, 2024, members of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church embarked on a life-changing journey to Ghana, West Africa, reconnecting with the rich heritage and spiritual legacy of the Motherland. This pilgrimage was not only a cultural exploration but also a deeply spiritual experience…
On Wednesday, December 18, international students at Livingstone College received Christmas treats from Zion’s International Ministers’ Spouses & Widow(ers) Fellowship of the Sensational Salisbury District. From delectable dishes to residence hall essentials, students were showered with an abundance of love and support from members who are framed in an organization missioned to create positive cultural,…
Rock Hill, SC – On Friday, May 3rd, 2024, Clinton College held its highly anticipated 2024 Commencement Ceremony at the Bishop Kenneth Monroe Transformation Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The event was a vibrant celebration of culture, achievement, and the promise of a bright future. As the African drums reverberated through the air, faculty,…
HEADMISTRESS WELCOME ADDRESS My Lord Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Hillard Dela Dogbe, the Board of Bishops, Missionaries and Church Executives, Presiding Elders, Rev. Ministers Here Present, Board Chairman of the School, Members of Staff, Students, Ladies and Gentlemen. We thank the Lord Almighty for making it possible for us to host such a gathering and…
The Christmas season is upon us with its religious observances, festive atmosphere, and commercial enterprise. This composite of stories is drawn from the Christian Bible and aligned and framed over millennia within ancient Western and Eastern cultural traditions. Such has been the effective marketing of Christmas that it is becoming exceedingly difficult to extract the…
New York, NY – January 2025…, Watch Night Services are held in many Black churches nationwide on New Year’s Eve to commemorate the official end to slavery, reflect on faith, and celebrate community and strength. The first Watch Night Service (“Freedom’s Eve”) was held on December 31, 1862. Enslaved people, abolitionists, and others across the…
The Greensboro District Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society (WH&OMS) held its Second Mass Meeting of the 2024-2025 Conference Year on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Phillip A.M.E. Zion Church, Greensboro, NC, where the Reverend Dr. Lisa Caldwell is Pastor. The Young Adult Missionary Society (YAMS) and the Life Members Council…
As Varick Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church in New Haven approaches its 206th anniversary, it stands as a beacon of community engagement and transformation. Under the leadership of Dr. Kelcy G.L. Steele, the 43rd pastor, Varick has continued to build upon its rich history of social justice and community service. Founded in 1818 by a group…
The 30th Quadrennial Convention Scholarship Fund was developed by a special offering plea asking the delegates to the 30th Quadrennial WH&OM Society Convention to contribute to a fund which college students who are attending Non-A.M.E. Zion Colleges and Universities could receive financial assistance. This plea was initiated by Dr. Vilma D. Leake, past Missionary Supervisor,…
For many, the start of a new year includes reflecting on the past and a renewed hope for the future. We are thankful for the joys and lessons of the past 365 days and look forward with new hope for a bright future. We make plans and design pathways to achieve our goals. Common New…
Accra, Ghana — Our journey as The A.M.E. Zion Church delegation to Ghana began with a warm and spirited welcome. Upon our arrival at the airport, we were greeted by Bishop Dogbe and ministers from the Western West Africa Episcopal District, marking the start of a culturally rich and spiritually meaningful trip. When we arrived…
When I received the book, the first thing I noticed was that it came with signatures from all three sisters. Each pen stroke is as unique as each sister. Wispy, narrow, neat and symmetrical, small and squarish. I noticed that they were close together, just like the sisters. I first met the three Hines sisters…
January 2025, New York, NY…, On November 24, 2024, Mother Zion Cares Behavioral Mental Health Center officially opened at Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem, New York where the Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd is Senior Pastor. Mother Zion Cares is a fully funded faith-based behavioral mental health center. It is one of several community…
The Nazarene A. M. E. Zion Church/Citronelle, AL recently recognized anniversary celebrants. Pictured (L-R): Charles & Donna McCree-45 years/December 1 Leon, Sr. & Mary Roberson-70 years/October 5 Rev. Larry & Carolyn Jacobs-40 years/November 24 and Glenn, Sr. & Quincy McCree-54 years/December 1.
Hood Theological Seminary to Host 2025 Virtual Heritage Lecture Series. The 2025 Bishop Alfred E. and Mrs. Mamie White Endowed Heritage Lecture Series will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 7:00 pm EST and Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. The lectures will take place virtually via zoom. Zoom links are…
He who is without sin, let Him throw a stone at her first (John 8:7). Here Jesus comes to the rescue of a woman brought to Him to be stone for adultery. Jesus’ own word included forgiveness and compassion. Mary Magdalene received the Master’s compassion and repented of her sins; subsequently, becoming an avid and…
Holidays are a time of celebration, joy, thanksgiving, and appreciation. However, if you are grieving, they can also bring feelings of sadness, emptiness, and disappointment. Finding ways to take care of yourself during this season is essential. I had the opportunity to connect with Dr. Ian Bell-Jefferson, a Doctoral student of Clinical Psychology at California…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC ⸻ The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently concluded a weeklong of activities as part of the fraternity’s International Achievement Week, recognized across Omega-dom in all corners of the universe from November 11-17. This year’s theme was “Omega Men Building a Better Society with Friendship as a Foundation.” The…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Portability Services Network (PSN) announces that, in its first year of operation, more than 15,000 plans representing approximately 5 million participants have signed up for auto portability. Robert L. Johnson, Chairman of the Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse, said, “I heartily applaud the six recordkeepers that launched Portability Services Network for…
