“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,…

It has been brought to our attention that Bishop Seth O. Lartey has issued a public statement regarding his expected status at the conclusion of the 52nd Quadrennial Session of the General Conference. This is an unfortunate development and another example of the repeated lack of judgment exercised by Bishop Lartey. His public statement preempts…

Charlotte, NC November 30, 2023 – The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion (A.M.E. Zion) Church proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Iyabode F. Akinsanya-Beysolow, a distinguished medical professional as the Director of Health Ministry for The A.M.E. Zion Church. Dr. Akinsanya-Beysolow brings a wealth of expertise and a commitment to public…

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…

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…

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…