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African Methodist Episcopal Zion Churches Selected for 2025 Equipping the Local Church Grants

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 …
By Barby Bowser

New Book Explores the Pros and Cons of Tithing: A Comprehensive Analysis

[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 …
By C. R. Street. Sr.
Tracy Radosevic will be the keynote speaker for this year's Festival of Wisdom and Grace at Lake Junaluska

Learn to flourish as you age at Lake Junaluska’s Festival of Wisdom and Grace

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 …
By Melanie Threlkeld McConnell

Appeal for St. Louis Disaster Relief

Victoria Cooper, 36, hugs a volunteer near her wrecked car on Natural Bridge Avenue on Saturday in north St. Louis. She and her 15-year-old son Pa'den McCulley were in the car when the storm hit. Cooper said they climbed out through the broken windshield and took shelter in a nearby Boost Mobile.
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 …
By The Star of Zion

One of the Oldest African American Churches in Arlington, VA to Install, Reverend Dr. André D. Ivy, 10th Senior Pastor

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 …
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Watch Night 2025

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 …

By Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor

Clinton College Appoints Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as 14th President

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 …

By Clinton College Office of Communications

Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church Celebrates Historic Restoration Completion and the End of the 2nd Century Campaign in Potomac, Maryland

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 …

By Delianny Brammer, Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church

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Education News

Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis Seeks Kidney Donor Amid Health Battle

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 …
By Rev. Roderick J. Josey, Education Editor

LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE TO CONFER 60 BACHELOR’S DEGREES AT 143rd COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

 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 …
By Mai Li Muñoz, Livingstone College
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Receive this CALL TO ACTION! The A.M.E. Zion Church stands in solidarity with Rev. Al Sharpton’s leadership in the fight to protect DEI. Our power lies in our unity and our …
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Opinion News

URGENT RELIEF FOR THE CHURCH IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

It has become expedient to appeal to all of Zion for support for our people and communities caught up in the war in DRC. I seek your consent to circulate this appeal letter, hoping it’d generate a generous response for a good intervention. Thank you and I wait to hear from you. Stay blessed. - Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Presiding Bishop, Western West Africa Episcopal District
By Rt. Rev. Dr. Hilliard K. Dela Dogbe, Presiding Bishop, Western West Africa Episcopal District
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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 …
By Rev. Roderick J. Josey
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 …
By Mary S. Crenshaw, Episcopal Area Health Coordinator for the Alabama Florida Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church
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 …
By The University of Indianapolis
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 …
By Angel Eason, Lifestyle Editor
On April 17, 2025, Rev. Kaloma Smith , Pastor at University A.M.E. Zion Church in Palo Alto, California , received the Tall Tree Outstanding …
By Debra Chappelle-Polk, Zion Spotlight Editor
Lifestyle News

From the Page to the Stage: The 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture® Presented by Coca-Cola® Returns to New Orleans with Boyz II Men, Davido, Maxwell, GloRilla, Summer Walker, a Quincy Jones Tribute by Jermaine Dupri, and More!

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 …
By BlackPRWire
Health & Wellness News

Historic Collaboration between Men of Zion, Health Ministry of The A.M.E. Zion Church, and The Prostate Health Education Network

On January 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C., under the leadership of Bishop Darryl B. Starnes Sr., Presiding Bishop of the Piedmont Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church, and in the presence of …
By Dr. Beysolow, Director of Health Ministry The A.M.E. Zion Church

FIRST-EVER "BADDIE" CONFERENCE DISRUPTS TRADITIONAL BREAST CANCER NARRATIVE FOR WOMEN OF COLOR

ATLANTA, GA. January 27, 2025  – In a bold move to transform the breast cancer survivorship experience for women of color, For the Breast of Us, (FTBOU) announces "Breast Cancer BaddieCon" …
By Bridgett S. Holden

Little Rock PHEN Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally Mobilizes Charlotte Community for Life-Saving Awareness

Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2025  – The Prostate Health Education Network, Inc. (PHEN), a leading non-profit organization committed to eradicating prostate cancer disparities …
By Dianna Davis, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church
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