"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'" – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These words - spoken by the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. …
To my beloved family of believers of The A.M.E. Zion Church and Esteemed Subscribers to the Star of Zion, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I am honored to address you as the Chief …
Within the liturgical calendar, t he season of Advent is widely accepted as one of hope, love, joy , peace, and light. It is in this season, that perhaps one of the most regarded moments within the …
Every year, devout Christians embark on a theological journey,delving into the story of Jesus' birth. While the liturgical season of Advent emphasizes the hope, joy, love, and peace offered by Christ’s awaited birth, less attention is given to the contextual realities of His arrival. Within the Gospel of Luke, Mary's
Death has never been an easy topic to talk about, until now. I have learned how to live and not die. Most people do not care to talk about death, but I have great news about death. You don’t …
Martin Scorsese is easily one of the most influential filmmakers of our time and is one of the only directors these days who can garner excitement for a film when his name is attached. (The other …
Amaiya Allen is a young member of Union Oak A.M.E. Zion Church in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Amaiya lives in Virginia but spends her summers and holidays in Fayetteville, NC with her grandparents, …
A poem written expressly for BREAST CANCER AWARENESS At Kyles Temple A.M.E. Zion Church; Vallejo, and shared here to acknowledge and encourage anyone who is now or has battled cancer. …
I want to be clear in my unequivocal condemnation of Hamas’ horrific and ongoing attack against innocent Israeli civilians. The indiscriminate murder of Israeli people, the kidnapping and …
(Man In congregation thinking to himself that lately, Pastor seems to be endowed with a little more power than usual. His sermons are usually good and impactful, so it’s nothing new for him to …
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 down in my …
New York, NY - This latest article in The Clergywomen in Zion series is written by Rev. Robin Woods-Barrant, Pastor of John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church in North Attleboro, MA. …
There are some illnesses that are making their presence known in the churches that African Americans attend, which we rarely name or acknowledge. One such condition …
Have you ever paid attention to the behavior of birds? Well, on a cool, crisp day in the early Fall several years ago, I took time to observe a gaggle of geese who had stopped at a wetland area to …
Constructing strong youth councils holds vital significance in ensuring that the church flourishes. There are a plethora of reasons that youth councils are just as much of a need as they are a want …
In Acts 20:35, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, states, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” The Apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 9:7, states, “Every man according as he …
I am Seven-Hazel, and today, I want to share with you why our candidate, The Reverend Dr. Anthony Witherspoon, is intergenerational. Have you ever met someone who you think believes in you a …
The book of Judge tells the story of what happened to the children of Israel after they entered the promised land. They began a long period of going from serving God wholeheartedly to leaving …
We mean well. We want to comfort. We want to uplift and be encouraging. Being …
In regard to the church, youth do not yearn to be catered to; rather we solely covet the goal to be embraced, educated, and understood by the individuals holding the positions and doing the work that will soon become our responsibility to handle.