First woman pastor of historic Mother Bethel AME calls her appointment ‘mind-boggling’ (RNS) — ‘Who would have ever thought?’ said Cavaness on her 17th day as the 53rd pastor of the church. ‘It’s such a victory on so many different levels.’ The post First woman pastor of historic Mother Bethel AME calls her appointment ‘mind-boggling’ appeared first on RNS.

The A.M.E. Zion Church adopts new common measurement for the health of its churches and congregations Gloo The post The A.M.E. Zion Church adopts new common measurement for the health of its churches and congregations appeared first on RNS.

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AME Bishop Silvester Beaman named chair of White House council on African engagement (RNS) — ‘Bishop Beaman’s extensive experience and deep roots in Africa will enable him to lead the Council to achieve its full potential,’ the White House said. The post AME Bishop Silvester Beaman named chair of White House council on African engagement appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vice President Harris critiques Florida’s slavery view at AME churchwomen’s meeting (RNS) — Harris said she felt ‘at home’ among the African Methodist Episcopal Church members as she recalled her own Christian upbringing in Oakland, California. The post Vice President Harris critiques Florida’s slavery view at AME churchwomen’s meeting appeared first on Religion News Service.