St. James AME Church, New York Mills, NY

As Lt. Chaplain Autumn Wilson stood in chaplain training, she noticed her male counterparts negatively commenting about another woman in their cohort. The woman... did not push back verbally but still persisted in her training representing a quiet courage and strength that inspired Wilson to stay in the program. If she could handle it, if she got through it, I knew I could, Wilson said. Wilson is one of the few female chaplains in the U.S. Armed Forces that belong to the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)a historically Black denomination with 2.5 to 3.5 million members. Though the church has majority female members, there are far fewer female ministers. Wilson is also the only woman working as a chaplain at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Women make up only about 5% of all chaplains in the armed forces, a 3% increase over the past decade.

Happy New Year!

Bring in the New Year in Church! Join our sister AME Church, Bethel Schenectady, at the annual joint Watch Night Service, hosted this year by Duryee AME Zion Church. Watch in Facebook Live at Duryee's page.

Advent is here! We wait expectantly for the King of kings. First Sunday in Advent, we HOPE! https://youtu.be/sSvf00_E8AU

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Better a little with righteousness Than much gain with injustice Proverbs 16:8Better a little with righteousness Than much gain with injustice Proverbs 16:8

Whoah think about it!!!!!

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thes 5:16-18

Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Fear not, for I am with you...I am you God. Isaiah 41:10Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 Fear not, for I am with you...I am you God. Isaiah 41:10

Father God, We prayer for protection and peace, You be our sword and shield and may your love remain in our spirits. In Jesus' name. Amen.Father God, We prayer for protection and peace, You be our sword and shield and may your love remain in our spirits. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Fear Not https://youtu.be/YBEoFWw6um4

Join us tomorrow for a special call to prayer. Let’s Rise Together!

Pastor voted early - Am I the first?Pastor voted early - Am I the first?

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