“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” – Micah 6:8 (NRSVue) For more than 219 years, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood as The Freedom Church—a people…
Salisbury, MD. — St. James A.M.E. Zion Church demonstrated the heart of Christian service through its Soup to the Sanctuary Homeless Initiative, serving more than two hundred individuals — including children and families — during a comprehensive community outreach event held on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The initiative provided hot meals, homemade soup, sandwiches, winter…
Grace and peace, As part of Inauguration Week honoring Dr. Pamela Richardson Wilks as the 14th President of Clinton College, we will host the Presidential Prayer Breakfast & Founders Day Celebration on Thursday, March 5, 2026. This gathering will serve as the spiritual anchor of the Inaugural celebration, centering the week in worship, thanksgiving, and…
The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church speaks today out of moral responsibility, not political partisanship. We are compelled to speak clearly in response to the President of the United States using his Truth Social account to share a post that visually portrayed former President Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black…
The community is invited to attend the Heritage Lecture Series, a two-day educational and inspirational event scheduled for February 6 and 7. This year’s series will feature Rev. Betty Whitted Holley, Ph.D., a distinguished scholar, educator, and leader in theological education and accreditation. Rev. Holley brings an extensive academic and professional background to the Heritage Lecture…
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes was the featured keynote speaker for the Union of Churches and Ministerial Alliance MLK Commemorative Worship Service on January 18, 2026. The service was held at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Morristown, TN. This is an annual service sponsored by the Hamblen County Ministerial Association. Host pastor, Rev. Jesse Jones, presided. Rev….
BALTIMORE, MD — From December 27–30, 2025, nearly 2,500 participants gathered at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor for Elevate 2025: Flourish and Thrive, the winter meeting of The A.M.E. Zion Church’s Department of Christian Education. The four-day gathering brought together children, youth, young adults, adults, seniors, clergy, and Christian education leaders for a powerful experience…
Honoring the last 150 years and preparing for the next 150. Zion Family, WE MADE IT! With your support, we are on the cusp of celebrating the 150th Anniversary of The Star of Zion. This is no small achievement, but rather one to be lauded within our Zion family and celebrated globally with collective organizations, fellow publications, and…
The Board of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church offers heartfelt honor and profound gratitude for the life, labor, and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.—a towering servant of God whose ministry reshaped the moral landscape of a nation and inspired generations across the world. We were saddened when we learned…
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Valentine’s Day and Frederick Douglass’s chosen birthday— thousands of moral, faith, and community leaders gathered for the “Love Forward Together” Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March at the North Carolina State Capitol. The rally follows a historic 50-mile, three-day march from Wilson to Raleigh through the recently gerrymandered 1st Congressional district,…
Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…
“Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” – (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 New International Version) With deep gratitude to God and…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…
Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost…
Washington, D.C. – Unmet demand for afterschool programs among Black families in the United States has reached an all-time high. The parents of nearly 5.7 million Black children report they would like to enroll their child, but just 1.3 million Black children are currently enrolled. That means three in four Black children whose parents want…
“Brothers and Sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death. We believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.” – (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 New International Version) With deep gratitude to God and…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA (December 30)— East Chicago’s St. Mark AME Zion Church has recently been designated a National and State of Indiana Historic Landmark by the Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. The effort to recognize East Chicago’s architecturally significance came to fruition when word was received this fall, that the uniquely designed building was…
The International Student Association at Livingstone College received a generous and timely gift over the Thanksgiving season, courtesy of the Connectional Lay Council of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Council donated dozens of bedding items, including comforters and sheet sets, to support international students who often cannot transport such essentials across continents. This…