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Saturday, April 24, 2021
Join us Sunday at 6PM EST as we host a screening of the film "Spirit of African Methodism" with Bishop Vashti McKenzie and Dr. Mark Tyler
Join us as we screen the short documentary "The Spirit of African Methodism"
On April 26 and May 16 at 6PM EST we will will screen two short films commissioned to celebrate the history, spirit and vision of the AME Church--the world's oldest Protestant denomination established by persons of African descent. “We have a very vibrant and rich heritage that needs to be seen in the 21st Century, “said Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, Executive Producer on behalf of the Council of Bishops.
The first documentary, “The Spirit of African Methodism” looks at the spirit of self-help, worship, social justice, global church, and reconciliation within the denomination. Among the featured voices is the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, the slain pastor of Mother Emanuel in Charleston, South Carolina.
The second documentary, “Echoes of the General Conference” journeys through the history of the General Conference through the eyes of the Bishops of the Church. This riveting history chronicles events such as the 1964 speech of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the 1972 protest the invitation of President Richard Nixon and the 2008 speech of President Barack Obama.
The documentaries are part of the Council of Bishops annual resource guide, The Anvil. Proceeds from the documentaries and The Anvil are awarded annually and are under the auspices of the Quadrennial Theme Committee of the Council of Bishops which includes Bishops McKenzie, Carolyn Tyler Guidry and Ronnie Brailsford and the current President of the Council of Bishops Michael Mitchell.
Rev. Dr. Mark Tyler, producer of both films, created his first documentary in 2010 chronicling the life of the AME Church’s founder Bishop Richard Allen. “As AMEs, it's always important that we tell our own story,” asserts Dr. Tyler. The first ‘documentary’ of our experience was the Yellow Fever in 1793 pamphlet and Bishop Allen’s defense against Matthew Carey. In that era if you didn't write it, it didn't happen. In our world today if it isn't on film it didn't happen.”
A third documentary, “AME Next” is in the final stage of production with over 80 multi-generational interviews completed over the past five years. Due to the Global Health Pandemic, additional funds and footage is needed to finish the project. “We want to tell the story of how AME congregations and members rose to the challenge, worshipped and served during one of the most pivotal times in world history.” Said Bishop McKenzie. “Digital crowdfunding gives us an opportunity to reach new resource partners to help us tell that story. AME Next has the potential to create partnerships for our global work.”
Please join us as we celebrate our heritage and consider donating to help us continue telling the story through AME Next!
Watch the replay of this week's Dialogue celebrating Earth Day with Presiding Elder Betty K. Schroder.
The Christian Recorder is the official newspaper of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the oldest continuously produced publication by persons of African descent.
Bishop Vashti M. McKenzie, Chair of the General Board Commission on Publications Rev. Dr. Roderick D. Belin, President/Publisher of the AME Sunday School Union Mr. John Thomas III, Editor of The Christian Recorder
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