DR. LISA MOORE, APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY FOR THE A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
Charlotte, NC November 30, 2023 – The Board of Bishops is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Lisa Moore as the new Director of Music Ministry for The African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) Church. A highly accomplished and esteemed psalmist and music director, Dr. Moore brings a wealth of experience and passion for…
Board of Bishops Statement On Affirmative Action
In a stark reminder that elections have real-life consequences, the three justices named to the Supreme Court by Donald Trump have joined three other Republican-nominated justices to issue a ruling that strikes down Affirmative Action, which was a key achievement of the Civil Rights Movement. The monumental implications of this decision are broad, deep, and…
Board of Bishops Statement upon the Death of Harry Belafonte
Official Statement from the Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church Upon the Death of Harry Belafonte The Board of Bishops of The A.M.E. Zion Church join with the global voices lamenting the death and celebrating the life of Harry Belafonte, a human rights, social justice, and entertainment icon who used his…
Board of Bishops Statement On Tyre Nichols
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…
Bishop Lartey’s Letter of Retraction
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…
Board of Bishops Statement On Bishop Hines Passing
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…
Board of Bishops Statement On Staccato Powell
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 from the Board of Bishops Regarding the Immediate Neccesity of Passing Voting Rights Legislation
Official StatementOF 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 that…
Request for Article Submissions
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…
Latest Updates from the Editor in Chief
STAROZIONMR. DARIN KENTEditor in Chief704-688-2577 editor@starofzion.orgwww.starofzion.orgTO: To Whom It May ConcernDATE: 08.24.2021SUBJECT: Latest Updates From The Editor in Chief 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…
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