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“The Final Day: Winding Down and Accomplishments" |
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Female Bishops Elected in 2004 Discuss
their First Term
By Tiffany Ginyard
AFRO Staff Writer
St. Louis, Mo--At the general conference of 2004, Bishops Sarah Frances Davis and Carolyn Tyler Guidry joined Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie in the episcopacy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, bringing the number of females serving in the highest-ranking position of leadership in the 221-year-old denomination to three.
In their first term as bishops, both Davis and Guidry have shown and proven their leadership, hoping to pave the way for more women…
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Fierce Runoff Yields 3 New AME Bishops
PBy Zenitha Prince
Washington Bureau Chief
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (July 10, 2008) -- All week the African Methodist Episcopal Church’s 48th General Conference had been building up to this point—the election of bishops.�For the full story... |
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The A.M.E. Experience:�Making it for the Young |
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More Resources Required to Address Growing Social Needs
By Tiffany Ginyard
AFRO Staff Writer
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — The outreach ministries of the church are critical to the strengthening of the communities in which they reside. But with the economy in a slump —job cuts, food and gas prices on the rise — the collection plate, too, is in decline. And, as a result, outreach ministries are facing a financial crunch, while the needs of the community are steadily increasing.
”.. A.M.E. Church is embracing new streams of ministries to bring about a just society..” For the full story... |
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AME Pastor-- a Leading Voice in Sudanese Crises
By Zenitha Prince, Washington Bureau Chief
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—Her smile is sweet, her manner demure and her voice soft, yet standing among
the throngs at the 48th quadrennial conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was one of the loudest voices in the fight to end crises in Darfur and Southern Sudan.�For the full story...
African Methodist Episcopal minister, the Rev. Gloria White-Hammond is the recently elected chairwoman of the Save Darfur Coalition, the premier advocacy group committed to ending the conflict iin Darfur.
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| TUESDAY JULY 8, 2008: |
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The A.M.E. Outreach, International and Wellness
AME Church Makes Asian Connection
By Zenitha Prince
Washington Bureau Chief
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The African Methodist Episcopal Church, at its 48th general conference, expanded its stamp on the world with the incorporation of 21 churches in India. “A 100 years ago, we expanded into Africa and now 100 years later. For the full story... |
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| MONDAY JULY 7, 2008: |
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It’s the Battle of the Campaigns at AME Conference
By Zenitha Prince, Washington Bureau Chief
ST. LOUIS, MO. (July 7, 2008) — Cheered on by her team, the little girl flipped across the floor before descending into a full length split. And that was only the opening act. For the Full story.... |
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Believe the Hype!!!
By Tiffany Ginyard, AFRO Staff Writer
People back at home told me what to expect, but the AME General Conference is one of those things you just can’t believe until you see for yourself. Read more... |
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