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 By Rev. Lloyd Nivens IV Salisbury, NC — The Department of Spiritual Life at…
By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church “You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.” – Exodus 20:4-5 (NIV) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
“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…
“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…
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…
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” – (1 Corinthians 16:13–14) To Our Beloved Zion Family: We write with heavy hearts in light of the violence that has once again struck our land. A church in Michigan was turned into a place of mourning….
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, the Freedom Church, joins millions across this nation in condemning the horrendous murder of Charlie Kirk. Violence is never the answer. It destroys families, communities, and souls. We extend heartfelt sympathy to his wife and their two children as they endure this time of deep grief. May God’s peace…
“Watch out that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental principles of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have come to fullness in him, who is the head of every ruler…
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…
We, the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, would like to congratulate the Catholic Church on the election of a new pope! The election of Robert Francis Prevost is historic in the life of the Catholic Church. The new pope is the first American-born Pope from the United States, having been…
May 1st marks National College Decision Day, a significant milestone for high school seniors across the nation. In The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, we take this moment to recognize and honor the accomplishments of students who are completing their high school journeys and preparing to take the following steps in their educational pursuits. These…
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…
Dear Laity, greetings in the beloved name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. The Connectional Lay Council is convening its Thirteenth Quadrennial Lay Convention in Winston-Salem, North Carolina July 26 – 31, 2025. CLC ELECTED OFFICES ARE OPEN FOR THE 2025-2029. In accordance with the Book of Discipline of The African Methodist Episcopal…
When I received the book, the first thing I noticed was that it came with signatures from all three sisters. Each pen stroke is as unique as each sister. Wispy, narrow, neat and symmetrical, small and squarish. I noticed that they were close together, just like the sisters. I first met the three Hines sisters…
Salisbury, NC – December 3, 2024 – The Congregational Faith and Learning Center, also known as FaithLearnThrive (FLT), will proudly partner as the Learning Experience Sponsor at Elevate 2024, the national Christian Education Conference hosted by The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. The event, which takes place December 26–30, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, is…