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“He shall judge between the nations and shall arbitrate for many peoples; they shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks; nations shall not lift up sword against nation; neither shall they learn war anymore.” – Isaiah 2:4 (NRSVUE) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood as The Freedom Church, a body committed to justice, human dignity, and the sacred worth of every child of God. Our spiritual legacy compels us to speak with moral clarity in moments of global crisis. On February 28, 2026, the United States, in coordination with Israel, launched a military…

Servant Leader • Prophet of Justice • Global Witness for Freedom The Board of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church offers heartfelt honor and profound gratitude for the life, labor, and legacy of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.—a towering servant of God whose ministry reshaped the moral landscape of a nation and inspired generations across the world. We were saddened when we learned of his passing.  His presence in the struggle helped to shape what it meant to be on the cutting edge of the fight for freedom! Rev. Jackson understood that freedom is not free. He…

The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church speaks today out of moral responsibility, not political partisanship. We are compelled to speak clearly in response to the President of the United States using his Truth Social account to share a post that visually portrayed former President Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black President, and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. This imagery invokes one of the oldest racist tropes in American and Western history—equating Black people with animals in order to deny their humanity and dignity. There is no acceptable context for such portrayals, particularly when…

“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) With deep gratitude to God and heartfelt sympathy, we acknowledge the transition of Maestro Richard Smallwood. Even as we celebrate a life poured out in faithful service through music and ministry, we extend our sincere condolences to his family, the music industry, and all who loved and were impacted by the life…

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As you are aware, our brothers and sisters in Jamaica have experienced severe hardship and devastation as a result of the recent natural disaster from Hurricane Melissa that struck the island on October 28, 2025. Many have lost homes, possessions, and access to basic necessities. In times like these, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has always demonstrated compassion, generosity, and unity by standing together to uplift those in need. We have spoken with many of the leaders of the Cornwall, Middlesex, and…