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 …
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we are reminded of the nation’s complex history—one marked by profound struggles for freedom and equality. In this moment of …
Thanksgiving as a national holiday, originally, had absolutely nothing to do with the Pilgrims and the so-called Indians; and it had nothing to do with colonialism or the Europeans who settled …
“We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” And we do mean men. We hold these truths to be manifest that there is no equality, that women are of a lesser…
The children of Johnny Sr. and Gwendolyn Johnson happily announce their parents 50th wedding anniversary. Johnny and Gwendolyn were married on November 2, 1974. They were blessed with 3 children, …
The clarion call of former President Donald Trump, the Republican party presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2024 US general elections, has been ‘America First’. What does this…
The A.M.E. Zion Church has always been known as the Freedom Church because it has been on the cutting edge of social justice, and voting is a major part of what we do.
I AM STILL HERE, beneath this unfamiliar, quizzical, and often non-responsive face. I AM HERE, sitting in this maze of vague and undeclared questions. Questions that can only stir deep…
She never thought a lot about what colors really mean. Some suggest excitement, others more serene - Until that day when she'd walked away, hearing what her doctor had to …
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 3:00 pm the clergy, members of the 22 churches, family, and friends gathered in large numbers at the historic St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church , Wilmington, NC to …
November, 2024, St. Louis, MO.., Washington Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church, in St. Louis, MO, has a history of great music and musicians. Over the years, the Cathedral Choir, Gospel Chorus, …
Black History Month is always a good time to develop a greater appreciation for the African contribution to world culture and civilization. It offers an excellent opportunity to relish and glorify the…
It is important when studying Black History, that we are cognizant of the fact that the history of people of African descent did not begin with slavery , and most definitely did not begin in America. …
“They Not Like Us”: What I Learned from Watching the BET Awards. Entertainment_arts@StarofZion.org It was the Kendrick / Drake Beef that brought me back to Hip-Hop. I remembered the …
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I write to you with urgency and conviction regarding a matter that profoundly concerns our community and our values as people of faith. Recently, we have …
Grab your coat and get your hat, Leave your worries on the doorstep. Just direct your feet to the sunny side of the street. Over a dozen song artists, including Louis …
Nature often sheds more light on our understanding of the complexities of human behavior when we examine the fascinating life cycles of some insects. The cicada is an unusual, broad-winged insect…
Why should your church consider a crisis communication plan? God is in control, right? You may be thinking, “Our members are non-violent.” Perhaps you are under the assumption that if a …
There’s an old saying that suggests, ‘Power corrupts—and absolute power corrupts absolutely.’ Regardless of who the originator of this phrase may have been, we have seen the …
As we witness, in real time, the shift that is taking place in the church and the world as a whole, we also have the unique ability to guide or modify our future within the Will of God. Knowing this, …