The Right Rev. Carolyn Guidry, a pioneering bishop and the first woman to lead several major roles within the African Methodist Episcopal Church, died May 3 at age 87 after a distinguished life of ministry, leadership, and community service.
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McKenzie ushers in Juneteenth, highlighting nation’s difficult history at National Cathedral
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, the first female bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, delivered a searing sermon at The National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., calling the faithful to “put feet to their prayers” and reflecting on the cultural wars and book bans in the U.S.
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Obstacles remain as women seek more leadership roles in America’s Black Church
The Rev. Gina Stewart delivered the keynote sermon at the Joint National Baptist Convention in January, sparking a social media firestorm and highlighting the obstacles women in Christian ministry face as they carve out leadership space within the patriarchal culture of the Black Church in America.