The 91st National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses celebrated both traditional and contemporary gospel music, featuring performances by Eric Scott, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, and other artists, as well as sessions for youth and adults to enhance their skills as singers, instrumentalists, educators, and leaders.
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Funeral arrangements set for international faith leader, Mother Willie Mae Rivers
Mother Willie Mae Rivers, a revered leader and beloved figure in the Church of God in Christ, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and commitment to the faith community.
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How the Biden administration is working with Black churches to mitigate climate change
The Biden-Harris Administration is working with Black faith leaders to address climate change and its impact on Black communities, and has hosted roundtables and meetings to discuss solutions and resources for climate resilience.
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Mississippi’s new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role
The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells has been installed as the first woman and first Black person to hold the post of bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, with a focus on re-energizing small, rural congregations and emphasizing faith in everyday interactions.
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Urban oasis: Alleviating climate change in Baltimore
The Baltimore Office of Sustainability is working to make the city carbon-neutral by 2045, and Stillmeadow Community Fellowship is taking steps to help their neighborhood adapt to climate change by building a ten-acre forest, installing an urban apiary, and becoming a resilience hub.
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Rae Lewis-Thornton’s faith-filled fight against AIDS
Rae Lewis-Thornton, a Baptist minister and AIDS educator, is determined to live life to the fullest despite her diagnosis, and is committed to educating people about the disease and the importance of testing and care.
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Faith communities mobilize for Freedom Summer 2024
The National Council of Churches is launching a new wave of social justice activism, equipping members and partners with modern tools and revisiting the lessons of the past to foster a new wave of activism reminiscent of the pivotal Freedom Summer of 1964.
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Poor People’s Campaign leaders bring fight against poverty, voter suppression to nation’s capital
Thousands of activists and concerned citizens gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 29 to demand economic justice and voting rights for the poor, led by national faith leaders Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis.
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Hampton University announces new school of religion
Hampton University has launched a School of Religion, the first HBCU to offer a doctorate, in partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia, offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in theology, religious studies, and ministry.
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McKenzie ushers in Juneteenth, highlighting nation’s difficult history at National Cathedral
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered a searing sermon at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., calling the faithful to “put feet to their prayers” and reflecting on the cultural wars and book bans in the U.S.
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Fathers’ best gifts
By Dr. Leeland A. Jones “Turn the hearts of the fathers to the children and the hearts of the children to the fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.” ~ Malachi 4:5-6 NKJV There are many reasons why Father’s Day is so different from Mother’s Day. Thank God that most of […]
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How this Maryland pastor ended up leading one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation
The Rev. Matthew LAT Watley has led Kingdom Fellowship AME Church to become one of the fastest-growing churches in America, with a membership of nearly 8,000 and weekly attendance of 2,500.