By: Amber D. Dodd Special to the AFRO adodd@afro.com The National Philharmonic (NatPhil) has hosted two of the three performances of George Friderick Handel’s Messiah’s epic oratorio, Messiah. The first two performances took place Dec. 16 and 17 featuring the he Scotland African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church Mass Choir at The Music Center at Strathmore while […]
Category: Religion
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Under the shadow of war in Gaza, Jesus’ traditional birthplace is gearing up for a subdued Christmas
By Julia Frankel and Jalal BwaitelThe Associated Press BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) — Bethlehem is gearing up for a subdued Christmas, without the festive lights and customary Christmas tree towering over Manger Square, after officials in Jesus’ traditional birthplace decided to forgo celebrations due to the Israel-Hamas war. The cancellation of Christmas festivities, which typically […]
Posted inReligion
Black women in ministry recognized as ‘Unsung She-roes’
By Ashleigh FieldsAFRO Assistant Editorafields@afro.com Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, former United States Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, recently celebrated 24 women of excellence in the religious field with the UnSung She-Roes Awards. Among the list of awardees was AFRO Special Projects Editor Rev. Dorothy Boulware, beloved former managing editor of the publication. Journalist Adelle Banks, […]
Posted inReligion
The Walters Art Museum opens new exhibit displaying 1,750 years of Ethiopian art
By Aria Brent AFRO Staff Writer abrent@afro.com The Walters Art Museum opened their latest art exhibit “Ethiopia at the Crossroads” to the public on Dec. 3. The exhibit has 1,750 years worth of Ethiopian art, antiques and artifacts that display the African nation’s rich history from a cultural, artistic and religious standpoint. Home of more than 220 […]
Posted inReligion
#Faithworks: Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson set to become new pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com On Dec. 3, Rev. Dr. Tamara E. Wilson will make history when she officially starts as the first woman to ever serve as pastor of Pleasant Hope Baptist Church. This new opportunity comes following her founding of Nu Season Nu Day Church and Ministries, where she served as […]
Posted inReligion
#Faithworks: AFRO inside look: Bishop C. Guy Robinson speaks on new role at Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO Listed in zip code 21223 of West Baltimore, the Tabernacle of the Lord Church and Ministries (TOTLC) is a forward-thinking ministry, pastored by Bishop C. Guy Robinson, a mental health theologian. Successfully providing faith in the community for over 80 years, TOTLC is continuing the work of its […]
Posted inAfro Briefs
Meet the Pastor: Rev. Stephanie Atkins
By AFRO Staff Name: Rev. Stephanie M. Atkins, Pastor Ministry name, location and length of service to date: Waters Memorial A.M.E. Church since May 2021 Education: Bachelor of Science in Business, B.S.- Communications, University of Phoenix Master of Divinity, Howard University School of Divinity Master of Fine Arts, Goucher College, Towson, Md. Community you serve and main […]
Posted inReligion
The Moore Report- Home from Rome: a look back at my trip to advocate for the ‘Saintly Six’ in the Vatican
By Ralph E. Moore, Jr. It was the trip of a lifetime. It was not a vacation, but a mission trip to advocate for justice and the respect of the Black Catholics, worshiping and serving in the U.S. for over 400 years. We have kept our eyes on God and the unrequited love from our […]
Posted inReligion
Sharon Baptist Church installs Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson Jr. as new senior pastor
By AFRO Staff For those who’ve known and worshiped at Sharon Baptist Church in West Baltimore, history was made, Nov. 12 when the Rev. Dr. William E. Johnson, Jr., formerly the pastor of the church, was consecrated as lead pastor. Johnson is only the fifth in the church’s history to be named to the position. […]
Posted inReligion
#FaithWorks: ‘EngAGE with Heart’ initiative seeks to combat heart disease in Baltimore
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO On Oct. 29, Baltimore leaders and the Global Coalition on Aging along, with Rev. Dr. Terris Andre King Sr., host pastor of Liberty Grace Church of God in Ashburton, officially launched “EngAGE With Heart.” The health initiative is designed to combat heart disease, which is the leading cause […]
Posted inReligion
Rev. Willie E. Ray recognized for 50 years of ministry, activism
By Marnita Coleman, Special to the AFRO A crowd of lifelong friends, family, clergy, politicians, community organizers, entrepreneurs and supporters from across Maryland gathered Oct. 14 at the Family Life Center of the New Shiloh Baptist Church in Baltimore to honor the Rev. William Edward Ray. Under the theme, “The Man, The Message, The Mission,” […]
Posted inReligion
Meet the Pastor: Bishop Donté Hickman
By Special to the AFRO Ministry: Pastor of Southern Baptist Church East Baltimore, Harford County and West Baltimore. “I have been a minister for 33 years and served as pastor of Southern now for over 21 years,” he said. Education: High School – Edmondson High School, Baltimore, Md. Undergraduate – Bachelor of Arts, Wiley College […]