This institute celebrates the sacred calling of preaching and creates space for learning, renewal, and collaboration among those called to proclaim the gospel” Rev. Lloyd Nivens IV, Senior Campus Minister, Director of Spiritual Life, and Church Relations Liaison at Livingstone College Salisbury, NC — The Department of Spiritual Life at Livingstone College will host the…
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a devastating EF-3 tornado struck Kankakee, IL, with winds reaching up to 150 mph and carving a destructive path over 36 miles. The storm caused severe damage across the region—especially in Aroma Park—destroying homes, leveling businesses, and producing record-sized hail that shattered vehicles, roofs, and windows. Tragically, 1 life has…
Salisbury, NC — Hood Theological Seminary is honored to announce that Karen Georgia A. Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, will serve as the Commencement Speaker for the 2026 Commencement Ceremony. Rev. Dr. Thompson made history as the first woman elected to lead the United Church of Christ. She is the third woman nominated…
Greetings Zion Family, Praise God from whom all blessings flow. The South Atlantic Episcopal District is delighted to extend a warm welcome to each of you that will be attending the 2026 Connectional Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The Connectional Council Meeting is the central administrative and spiritual gathering of The African…
“He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nations shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war anymore.” – Isaiah 2:4 (NRSVUE) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood as The Freedom…
As your Sports Editor for the Star of Zion, let me just say this…the CIAA Tournament energy is different this year. Baltimore is calling! The bands are warming up. The brackets are locked. And the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association announced its 2026 All-CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams. But let’s talk about a…
Black audiences are outpacing all other groups when it comes to live viewing and cross-platform premiere consumption, according to Nielsen’s latest research on Black media habits. The Black Influence: How Black Culture & Identity Drive the Market report reveals that Black viewers average nearly 30 hours of live content consumption during events as they air…
Bishop Melanie Rogers Miller and Dr. Lisa Moore will co-host a special Women’s History Month series across all official A.M.E. Zion (AMEZ.TV) and Star of Zion platforms entitled “Crown Conversations.” The series will air every Sunday in March at 8:00 PM EST and is produced by Mrs. Mireille Landrum. Spearheaded by Bishop Miller and presented…
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 Stories. The effort…
“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…
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 Fayetteville, NC. Originally scheduled for…
Amazon recently released “Inspired Problem Solving,” a book by Rosaland Fain Tyler, who dedicates it to two of her former, now-deceased Sunday School teachers at Young’s Temple A.M.E.Z. Church in Morristown. Tenn. The 206-page spiritual self-help book was released in January. It is about the impact that identifying with God has on the three stages…
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 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,…
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…
The 115th Session of the West Central NC Conference was held at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, May 28 -31, 2025. The Opening Night Service could be seen as traditional in our Connectional Zion Way. But our leaders are Extraordinary, so are all of our services. Senior Bishop and Presiding Prelate Darryl B….
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 Innovation Lab, dedicated to enhancing the ministry and meeting the needs of our Compelling Preaching cohort participants, team members, clients, and other guests. The Lab Manager will play…