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The Transition of Dr. Leah Gaskin Fitchue

Funeral Arrangements below: Dr. Leah Gaskin Fitchue, first female President of Payne Theological Seminary Dies Rev. Dr. Leah Gaskin Fitchue, former President of Payne Theological Seminary, was the first African…

Condolences Regarding the Late Bishop McKinley Young

Please find below links to condolence letters regarding the late Bishop McKinley Young: General Officers Council, African Methodist Episcopal Church: Condolence Letter Young Board of Bishops of the A. M….

The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs – 2019

The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary provide funds to congregations to support renewal leaves for their pastors. Congregations may apply for grants of to $50,000 to…

COB Statement: Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation

RE:  Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation Donald Trump has nominated Brett Kavanaugh, a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, to replace Justice Anthony…

Transition of U. S. Senator John S. McCain

Statement from the Council of Bishops THE TRANSITION OF U. S. SENATOR JOHN S. MCCAIN The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church extends its sympathy to Mrs….

COB Statement RE: Condemning Immigrant Family Separation

  June 15, 2018 AME Church condemns use of scripture by Attorney General Sessions to separate immigrant families   From Lies to Liberation: the of Scripture to Justify Injustice The…

A Notable AME: Linda Brown Thompson

Please find below the Obituary of Mrs. Linda Brown Thompson and a letter of condolence to her family from Bishop Clement W. Fugh, President, Council of Bisohps, AME Church: Linda…

Investiture of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson

Please find below information and links regarding the Investiture of Bishop Reginald T. Jackson, the 132nd elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church: Date: Tuesday, June 26,…

COB Statement RE: Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia

Council of Bishops Statement RE:  Violence in Charlottesville, Virginia April 12, 2017 The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church condemns the violence that exploded in Charlottesville, Virginia….

Council of Bishops 2017 Public Statement

PUBLIC STATEMENT COMMITTEE THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church met in Los Angeles, CA at the…