By The Board of Bishops, The A.M.E. Zion Church
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly” – Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Since our founding, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church has stood on the right side of justice for those disenfranchised and marginalized by laws, cultural shifts, and political stances. Over the last few weeks, the Haitian community of Springfield, Ohio, has been mercilessly attacked and persecuted by a sweeping political agenda that seeks to attack, dismantle, and devalue cultural differences and human decency.
We, as a Church, do not support or mindlessly sit on the sidelines of injustice anywhere that touches and impacts God’s people. Our Church is not just a building but a sanctuary, a safe space that celebrates our world's diversity and protects and safeguards all that inhabit it. To our brothers and sisters in Springfield, we stand in solidarity with you. We pray for your safety and peace and that God’s hands of protection continue to cover you. Our Church is a sanctuary, and you are safe within its walls.
As we all journey into the trenches of our upcoming political election cycle, we must be reminded of the values and beliefs that protect and undergird our communities. We should all continue to be mindful and resolute in standing for justice and not allowing the rhetoric of hatred and disrespect to govern our hearts and minds. Remember, our Church stands firmly against injustice, and together, we can make a difference. Our commitment to justice and unity is unwavering, and we stand with you in this fight.
In Christian Love and Solidarity,
The Board of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Bishop Hilliard K.D. Dogbe, President
Bishop Darryl B. Starnes, Sr., Senior Bishop
Bishop W. Darin Moore
Bishop George D. Crenshaw
Bishop Uduak U. Effiong
Bishop Brian R. Thompson, Sr.
Bishop Eric L. Leake
Bishop Daran H. Mitchell
Bishop Anthony N. Witherspoon
Bishop Melanie R. Miller
Bishop Dwayne Anthony Walker
Bishop Bernardo Ngunza
Bishop Seth O. Lartey, Located
Bishop George W.C. Walker, Sr., Retired
Bishop S. Chuka Ekemam, Sr., Retired
Bishop Joseph Johnson, Retired
Bishop Marshal H. Strickland, I, Retired
Bishop Nathaniel Jarrett, Retired
Bishop Warren M. Brown, Retired
Bishop George E. Battle, Jr., Retired
Bishop Kenneth Monroe, Retired
Bishop Dennis V. Proctor, Retired
Bishop Michael A. Frencher, Sr., Retired
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