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Official Statement of the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion ChurchRegarding the Killing of Tyre Nichols “Thus says the Lord; A voice is heard in Ramah, lamentation and bitter weeping. Rachel is weeping for her children; she refuses to be comforted for her children, because they are no more.” (Jeremiah 31:15 NRSVue)We…

The Right Reverend Seth O. Lartey Presiding Bishop for Central Southern Africa Episcopal District 2361 Olivet Church Road Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106 July 6, 2022 Dear Members of the Board of Bishops; Grace, mercy and peace be multiplied unto each of you.  I trust that this communication will find you in good spirit, mind and…

Official Statement of The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion ChurchRegarding The Transition of Bishop Mildred B. Hines Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. It is with both sadness and joy, that I, the President of the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal…

Official Statement Of The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Regarding The Case of Dr. Staccato Powell The Board of Bishops was petitioned to intervene in response to concerns of several congregations of the Western Episcopal District regarding foreclosure notices for which the congregations were not aware of how the debt…

Official Statement of The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Regarding the Immediate Necessity of Passing Voting Rights Legislation  On Monday, January 17th, our nation will once again commemorate the life, the legacy, and lingering work to be completed of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Someone has correctly stated…

STAROZIONMR. DARIN KENTEditor in Chief704-688-2577 editor@starofzion.orgwww.starofzion.orgTO: Journalist and Freelance WritersDATE: August 28, 2021SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS The Star of Zion desires to provide all readers with news that is current, articles that are useful, and sources that are credible. This can only be achieved by having a team of writers regularly submitting articles that…

The Mission StatementThe Star of Zion is an award winning newspaper and journalistic media organization, published by the A.M.E. Zion Church as its official organ since 1876. Being guided by the core values; truth, faith, and love, the Star seeks to raise the consciousness of readers with news that is current, relevant, and dependable. Effective…