Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church on the Proposed Public Livestreamed Execution of Nidal Malik Hasan and the Sanctity of Human Dignity Before God
“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?”Micah 6:8 (NRSVUE) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, standing for more than 219 years as “The Freedom Church,” has never been silent in…
Statement from the Board of Bishops of the A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding the Supreme Court’s Ruling in Mullin v. Doe
“You shall not oppress a resident alien; you know the heart of an alien, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt.”– Exodus 23:9 (NRSVUE) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church — born from the struggle of a people who knew what it meant to be stripped of legal standing, dignity, and the protection…
Statement from the Board of Bishops of the A.M.E. Zion Church on the Idolatrous Imagery Promoted by President Donald J. Trump on Truth Social
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them or worship them.” – Exodus 20:4-5 (NIV) The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood for more than 219 years as “The…
STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF BISHOPS OF THE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH REGARDING THE U.S.–ISRAEL STRIKE ON IRAN
“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 Tribute to Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
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…
Statement of the Board of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Regarding Racist Videos of the Obamas
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…
Official Statement of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion International Music Ministry Regarding the Death of Maestro Richard Smallwood
“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…
A Statement from Bishop Starnes of The Piedmont Episcopal District: Monetary Relief for Jamaica
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…
Bishop Brian R. Thompson’s Encouraging Message on Life’s Struggles
During these challenging and uncertain times, Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr., President of the Board of Bishops, brings words of strength and hope on behalf of our Senior Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr. and the Board of Bishops. Though we face spiritual and natural battles—economic struggles, injustice, and systems that seem to work against us—we…
Bishop Walker’s Address to Prostate Cancer
To Our Zion Family, Bishop Walker has always led with vision, faith, and a deep love for the people he serves. Today, he’s opening his heart in a new way—by sharing his personal journey with prostate cancer. In this powerful video, Bishop Walker speaks candidly about his diagnosis, the challenges he faced, and the lessons…
A Statement from the Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church – A Message of Safety and Awareness
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.” – (1 Corinthians 16:13–14) To Our Beloved Zion Family: We write with heavy hearts in light of the violence that has once again struck our land. A church in Michigan was turned into a place of mourning….
Statement From The Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church Regarding Recent Church Shooting
“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples.” (Isaiah 56:7) To our brothers and sisters across this nation, With broken hearts and holy anger, we speak today as Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. We are grieving and outraged that once again, violence has defiled the sacred. Just this…
