By Mrs. Dianna Davis Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, celebrated a powerful and spirit-filled Holy Week under the leadership of Pastor Rev. Dr. Derrill A. Blue and First Lady Rev. Dr. Paula B. Blue, culminating in a dynamic Resurrection Sunday service that uplifted and inspired all in attendance. Holy Week services…
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….
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…
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…
At the 2025 Connectional Lay Council Convention of The A.M.E. Zion Church, Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr. delivered a powerful and insightful presentation on the new Quadrennial Theme: “The A.M.E. Zion Church—Serving This Present Age.” Grounded in Scripture and tradition, Bishop Starnes emphasized that just as Jesus came to serve, so too must the Church continually…
Attachments Zion Gathers in Mobile_ 2025 Board of Bishops Meeting Mobile, Alabama .docx The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church convened its 2025 Board of Bishops Meeting in the historic city of Mobile, Alabama from February 12–13. Hosted by Bishop Dwayne A. Walker in the Alabama-Florida Episcopal Area, this year’s meeting brought together episcopal leaders, general…
Bishop George Edward Battle Jr. entered eternal rest with his family at his side, on Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was 77 years old. The funeral arrangements for Bishop Battle included visitation Sunday, March 16 at Greater Gethsemane A.M.E. Zion Church in Charlotte from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., service Monday, March 17 at Livingstone College…
Charlotte, NC – January 25, 2025 – The Prostate Health Education Network, Inc. (PHEN), a leading non-profit organization committed to eradicating prostate cancer disparities affecting Black men, successfully hosted the Charlotte Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church. The event brought together faith leaders, medical professionals, community advocates, and prostate cancer survivors to…
On Sunday, October 13, 2024, Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church welcomed our new Pastor, Reverend Dr. Derrill Antonio Blue, along with his wife, Reverend Paula Blue, and children Makis and Norie. We were blessed and honored to have worshiped with us, Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., Presiding Prelate of the Piedmont Episcopal District, A.M.E. Zion…