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Celebrating 150 Years

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ENC Episcopal District Holds Powerful Winter Convocation Despite Winter Storm Challenges

By Rev. Jessica M. Franks | May 6, 2026

By Rev. Jessica M. Franks Despite a closely monitored winter storm that swept across the United States, bringing heavy snow, ice, and dangerously cold conditions, the Eastern North Carolina Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church gathered in faith and unity for its Winter Convocation held at Simon Temple A.M.E. Zion Church in…

Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson Calls the Church Back to Covenant and Purpose in New Book, Never Lost: The Black Church as God’s Ark of the Covenant

By Star of Zion News | May 6, 2026

“Together let us lift up the witness of the Church and continue to carry the Ark forward.”” Dr. Richardson Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson invites congregations, pastors, and ministry leaders across the nation to embrace a timely and prophetic new work, Never Lost: The Black Church as God’s Ark of the Covenant. In a cultural moment…

Youth Partner with the Star of Zion to Celebrate 150 Years of Black Literacy

By Da'Tarvia Parrish | May 6, 2026

By Da’Tarvia Parrish As the Star of Zion marks 150 years of bearing witness to Black faith, intellect, and excellence, a new generation is stepping forward to turn the page. Youth across The A.M.E. Zion Church are carrying this sacred literary legacy into the present through a vibrant month-long initiative called Black & Beautiful Bedtime…

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