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Ryan Mack: An Open Letter to the Black Church
By Ryan Mack
Posted on 02/25/12

It was with great sadness that I recall my niece as she described the situation she faces at Roberts School where her child attends. It’s bullying. Her child has to cope with being degraded on a regular basis to the point where a young happy kid is becoming withdrawn and depressed. This is especially difficult to discuss because I was a victim of bullying as a child and when I hear about the incidents it brings back memories of the old adage, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me”. I don’t care what anyone says that statement is a lie. At school where we’re establishing our identity outside the confines of family perception of oneself can mean everything in the world to a child because it is their world. There’s general bullying that takes place in... Continue



8 Reasons to Look Forward to Sunday (and What to Do If You Don’t) Posted on 10/10/11
Sunday’s coming. Just like it always does. Every seven days. Right after Saturday. Right before Monday. 52 times every year. Sunday. Is Sunday routine to you? Do you dread its recurrence ever... More

10 Things That Aggravate You In The Church... Posted on 06/15/11
1. People who over use the tambourine . If you know you have a problem keeping up with the beat, please do the church a favor, and pass the tambourine to someone else! You are truly aggravating so... More

Sanctified Materialism: When Your Church Wants More Stuff ... Posted on 06/06/11
Your church wants stuff. All kinds of stuff. Maybe you want a new building. Better carpet. Plush, padded, interlocking chairs. New microphones. A faster computer for your media. Remodeled bathrooms.... More

Watch Night Service: a special night of Prayer commemoration and celebration Posted on 12/23/10
On New Year's Eve, many Black churches across the country will have congregation members pouring in to the pews for "Watch Night Service," a special night of prayer, commemoration and... More

A Celebration Concert Honoring Reverend Nebraski Carter on Nov.5th Posted on 11/04/10
The Bells of Harmony Presents A celebration of Rev. Carter's tenure at Living Waters COGIC. This promises to be an uplifting celebration that all are welcome to attend! Featuring area... More

Tucker Missionary Baptist Church Revival Homecoming Posted on 08/01/10
Tucker Missionary Baptist Church Revival Homecoming The Tucker Missionary Baptist Church will host their annual revival this year’s message, “The Power of God” . The church invites everyone to... More

Spike in HIV/AIDS cases in Onondaga County, Clergy Hold Summit Posted on 08/01/10
Area Clergy and Religious Leaders Host Ground breaking Summit to Combat HIV/AIDS (Syracuse , NY ). The Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (SBLCA) of Syracuse held the first Clergy and... More

“THE CHURCH IN THE CITY” WORKSHOP Posted on 03/20/10
The Rev. Mike Feely, executive director of St. Andrews Center, a faith-based, urban, multicultural organization in Chattanooga, Tenn., will lead a workshop on the vital role churches can play in... More

Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel appoints first Pagan chaplain Posted on 02/18/10
Syracuse University’s Hendricks Chapel has established its first Pagan chaplaincy in the chapel’s 80-year history. Mary Hudson, a 2007 SU graduate, began her role as the University’s Pagan chaplain... More

Bethany Baptist Church to Host Turning Another Page Festival in Honor of Black History Month Posted on 02/13/10
Bethany Baptist Church will be presenting its annual Turning Another Page (TAP) Festival - "Remembering Who We Are on the Way to Where We're Going,” on Friday, February 12th at 7 pm, and Saturday,... More

New Year’s Day Service to be Held at Tucker MBC - Choir Members Requested Posted on 12/18/09
New Year’s Day Service to be Held at Tucker MBC – Choir Members Requested Do you love to praise God through song? Are you looking to start the year 2010 off right? Burnell Reid, Founder and... More