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The A.M.E. Zion Church Cautions Endorsements of Political Candidates: Calls for Collective Clarity and Non-Endorsements “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 and authority.” – Colossians 2 : 8 – 10 (NRSVue) Standing firm on our over 219 years of history, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has been recognized as “The…

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To do justice, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 With heavy hearts and unwavering resolve, the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church acknowledges the recent guilty plea of Staccato Powell, a disrobed Bishop in our Church. On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in federal court in Oakland, CA, he admitted under oath that he is guilty of wire fraud, mail fraud, and conspiracy charges related to the misappropriation of church properties across California…

Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of “Mama” Mosie Burks “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) It is with profound sadness and heartfelt sympathy that we express our condolences to the family and all who cherished “Mama” Moses Burks during this time of her transition. The passing of “Mama” Mosie Burks…

Official Statement of The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Regarding The Act of Domestic Terrorism in Buffalo, NY “The problem as God gave Habakkuk to see it: GOD, how long do I have to cryout for help before you listen? How many times do I have to yell, “Help! Murder! Police!” before you come to the rescue? Why do you force me to look at evil, stare trouble in the face day after day? Anarchy and violence break out, quarrels and fights all over the place. Law and order fall to pieces. Justice is a…

Greetings in the matchless name of our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The mineral-rich eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has for decades been dogged by conflict between various armed groups and the central government for control over its mineral resources. The past few weeks have seen a rapid escalation in this conflict, resulting in fighters of the M23 rebel group taking total control of Goma, the largest and most significant city in the East of DRC and also the center of church activities in DRC.  Goma is home to over a million people and these…

“But let justice roll down like water and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” (Amos 5:24) The recently televised comment by Senator Tommy Tuberville stating, “We gotta get rid of this nonsense of social justice,” reflects a profound ignorance of the struggles of millions of Americans over hundreds of years, including his own Alabamian constituents. Many have been arrested, beaten, and even murdered as they protested for basic human rights long denied them and their communities. They are martyrs for the social justice Senator Tuberville calls “nonsense.” Either Senator Tuberville is dangerously uninformed about what social justice truly is and its…

The results of the U.S elections have been received by some in this country with excitement; however, those same results have caused many others pain and genuine fear of the consequences. The purpose of this letter is not to relitigate the issues raised during the divisive campaign, but it is to offer voice and solidarity with those who are deeply concerned about the most vulnerable in our society. As Dr. Martin Luther King said, “We have some difficult days ahead.” We lament the missed opportunity of what might have been even while we are firmly grounded by a “Faith that…

“A voice cries out: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way of the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’”   (Isaiah 40:3 NRSVUE)  It was the late, renowned, and distinguished lawyer, diplomat, and Executive Secretary of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) James Weldon Johnson, and his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson, who put pen to paper and notes to music as they gifted the nation with what would be known as the “The Black National Anthem: Life Every Voice and Sing,”  in 1900, during the rise of post-war racial violence and reconstruction.  The…