Dr. Jesaira Glover-Dulin, a licensed counselor, professional coach, and corporate trainer, provides advice on how to cope with grief during the holiday season, emphasizing the importance of communication, consistency, and creative expression, and suggesting ways to support children who are grieving.
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Watch Night: Escorting the New Year in with prayer
On New Year’s Eve 1862, African Americans gathered in secret to celebrate Watch Night, a tradition of prayer and reflection, as they awaited the Emancipation Proclamation and the promise of freedom.
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Seven creative ways to teach students about Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa offers a vibrant celebration of African culture and Black pride, and educators can teach its seven principles by assigning projects that foster unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.
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A celebration of love: Pastor Jamal Bryant and Dr. Karri Bryant host regal wedding reception
by Dana Peck, Digital Solutions Director danapeck@afro.com On Thursday December 12th in an atmosphere filled with joy, gratitude and divine inspiration, Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant, pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, and Dr. Karri Bryant celebrated their union with a spirited reception that united friends, family and faith leaders. Pastor Bryant, who served as […]
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Old traditions, new paths: The priesthood of Merrick Moses
Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware profiles Baltimore-based priest Father Merrick Moses, who is a cradle Roman Catholic, Benedictine monk, and LGBTQ+ advocate, and who uses his personal and spiritual journey to inspire others to walk out their faith.
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Advent: A preview of the reason for the Christmas season
Advent is a season of waiting, preparation, and meditation, marked by an advent wreath and the lighting of candles, and is a time for Christians to reflect on the life of Jesus Christ and his second coming.
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Commentary: On the wrong side of theology: Why it’s time to say goodbye to the Catholic Church
After 72 years as a Roman Catholic, Ralph Moore has decided to leave the Church due to its lack of progress on issues such as ordaining women, racial discrimination, sexism, and sexual abuse, and its refusal to allow women or married persons to become priests.
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From Bach to Beyonce, why a church orchestra aims to lift up young musicians of color
New Hope Presbyterian Church in Anaheim, California has started a string orchestra for students of color, led by a Black female pastor and mentored by professionals who look like the young musicians they help guide, with the goal of promoting equity in classical music.
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Would Jesus go shopping on Black Friday?
In a consumerist age, 10 members of the “Unfit Christian” congregation share whether the Messiah would hit up the sales. By Rev. Dorothy S. Boulware Every major religion has its holy days. But for some folks, maybe Black Friday — the annual ritualistic shopping day on the Friday following Thanksgiving — should be added to […]
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Apostle Leah E. White celebrates 30 years of service at Greater Faith Baptist Church
Greater Faith Baptist Church celebrated the 30th pastoral anniversary and retirement of Apostle Leah E. White, who was recognized for her 30 years of service and her unselfish service to the community.
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Sunday always comes: Pastors search for post-election sermons
Pastors are preparing messages of resilience and hope to offer strength and inspiration to Black parishioners mourning the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church celebrates 100 years
The Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Zion Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a Second Century Project to raise funds for repairs and expansion, with Martin Luther King III and other dignitaries participating in the celebration.