By Zsana Hoskins, Special to the AFRO The National United Church Ushers Association of America (NUCUAA), a world renowned religious training organization, will be holding its annual national conference from July 31 to Aug 4 at the Hyatt Regency Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. Local churches from across the city have been invited to participate […]
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Bishop Vashti Mckenzie jumpstarts NCC leadership with a call to action
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor Members of Kingdom Fellowship AME Church welcomed leaders from the National Council of Churches (NCC) during their impact week for “A Call to Action” reception on June 15. Amidst shape shifting conversations with narratives that furthered the faith perspective in politics, Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie was duly recognized for […]
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Funeral Arrangements for Retired Bishop Richard F. Norris
By The Christian Recorder Bishop Norris’s service arrangements are as follows: Saturday, June 24, 2023 St. Matthew AME Church215 N. 57th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19139 Viewing 8:00 a.m.Celebration of Life Service 10:00 a.m. Internment:Laurel Hill West225 Belmont AvenueBala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Hotel:Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel3549 Chestnut StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Guests can call 1-888-627-7071 to make […]
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#Faithworks: Monthly news
Please sign up here for our #Faithworks newsletter which is filled with inspirational Faith Content that highlights religious leaders in Black communities, faith-based articles, inspirational quotes of the month, and a monthly faith-based poll where readers can express their thoughts. Meet our Faith leader of the month of August – Rev. Dr. Emmett S. Young […]
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#FaithWorks: Healing prayers for Episcopal Bishop Michael Curry
By AFRO Staff Healing prayers are being requested for Bishop Michael Curry who became ill in Raleigh, North Carolina over the Memorial Day weekend. The presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church was reportedly hospitalized and underwent various testing for internal bleeding and a heart condition. Bishop Curry has been discharged, is working on a modified […]
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#FaithWorks: Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosts 2023 Debutantes for Christ Luncheon
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Under the leadership of President and First Lady, Rev. Monique T. Carter, The Ministers’ Wives Alliance of New Shiloh Baptist Church hosted the debutante tradition a 21st-century, spiritual makeover this year in Baltimore. The 2023 Debutante for Christ Luncheon introduced an eight-member graduating class that included Dana Ellis, […]
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#FaithWorks: Reflections on receiving a Morehouse Lifetime Achievement award
By Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook “This is the Lord’s doing…It’s marvelous in God’s eyes” Thursday, April 13th, the date of my late father’s birthday, has become a major day in my life story and history. On Thursday, April 13th, 2011, I was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to become our country’s Ambassador at Large for […]
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#FaithWorks: How Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church is changing lives in Washington, D.C.
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Traditionally, when we think of hunger, images of children with swollen bellies from third-world countries come to mind. Not so in today’s time– food insecurity is a global epidemic and a growing concern in our nation. In Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region, 33 percent of the population […]
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Funeral service for Rev. Dr. Alfred C.D. Vaughn draws elected officials, faith leaders and friends from around the country
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Hundreds packed into West Baltimore’s Sharon Baptist Church on the corner of Presstman and Stricker streets on April 1 to honor the life and legacy of the Baltimore legend, the Rev. Dr. Alfred C.D. Vaughn. “Don’t you hear the bells ringing? Don’t you hear the angels singing ‘Glory, Hallelujah? Jubilee!’ […]
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#FaithWorks: Churches can fix food insecurity in Black Baltimore
By Rev. Dr. Heber Brown IIISpecial to the AFRO Feeding the hungry has been a cornerstone of the Christian church since the very beginning. In fact, long before nonprofit organizations and government agencies showed up on the scene to address hunger, churches had been in the fight for food security for many generations. From soup […]
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The Hill Church and Ministries in partnership with the Rachell L. Gray Community Foundation provides food baskets for local schools for Easter
By Roslyn JonesAFRO Faith Squad#FaithWorks#SecureTheBag This Easter holiday, thanks to a partnership with two local schools in the Howard County school system, The Hill Church and Ministries as well as the Rachell L. Gray Community Foundation, 50 families will receive food baskets containing the makings of an Easter feast with meat and all the trimmings. […]
