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COB Statement RE: Judicial Council’s Ruling on Bishop Messiah
Council of Bishops Statement December 2, 2019 Judicial Council African Methodist Episcopal Church: The Council of Bishops has received your opinion in which the majority of the Judicial Council grant…
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…
Thank You Note from Bishop McKinley Young’s Family
Words cannot convey to our African Methodist Episcopal Church family how appreciative we are of your ongoing expressions of love and support as we mourn the loss of our husband,…
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….
Transition of Special Counsel William A. Marsh Jr.
Transition of Special Counsel William A. Marsh Jr. Biography of Special Counsel William A. Marsh, Jr. William A. Marsh, Jr. was a Durham attorney who used his legal skills to…
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…
The Transition of James H. Cone
Please find below a Press Release Statement from the Council of Bishops regarding the transition of Dr. James H. Cone: Founder of Black Liberation Theology and an AME Itinerant Elder…