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February 27, 2023

Say Yes to Victory!

Jeremiah 29:11 reads, “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” God is very clear about the kind of

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February 20, 2023

When Prayer Isn’t Optional

The truth of the matter is that we all need continual prayer for every facet of our lives. To live a life without prayer is to walk aimlessly with no destination. Prayer is what allows God to direct us in

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March 17, 2021

Violent Tragedy Strikes Again

Sadly, the viscous tentacles of racist violence have again hit our nation. For months, there has been a rise in violence against the Asian community. Innocent victims walking on the sidewalk, beaten, spat on, and knocked down; cars, homes, and

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February 1, 2021

Miss Cicely Tyson, Queen Mother

Like a mass multitude of others, I too pause to pay homage, and deep respect to the life, and legacy of Miss Cicely Tyson. Just Tuesday, January 26, her memoir “BLESSED ASSURANCE” was released. It seems so ironic that she

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January 29, 2021

This Amazing American Moment: Celebration of a New Era

The book of Exodus describes the history of God’s chosen people Israel, an enslaved people, whom God set free from Pharaoh’s captivity.  Moses spoke truth to power and Israel was delivered.  The people of Israel were moving onward and upward,

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January 8, 2021

Capitol Riot Response

 
To:    Cathedral Leadership
From:  Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., Senior Pastor
Date:  January 8, 2021
Re:    Capitol Riot Response
 
Greetings Beloved of God,
 
I waited a day before I blogged about this catastrophic idiocy and destruction

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December 31, 2020

Going Into 2021 With Confident Faith

As we wrap up the end of this year, I hope you are scribbling down your hopes, dreams, and visions for 2021.  Don’t take any baggage that hindered you in 2020 into 2021.  Let it go. You can move into

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October 30, 2020

Rest Assured: You Have Been Equipped To Face These Turbulent Times

This is a very critical time in our nation. So many issues to process in this strange and violent time: the social unrest, voter suppression, rising COVID cases, the season of deception, our fractured and racially polarized society…. It is

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Vote!
October 24, 2020

Vote. Vote! VOTE!

This week, my beautiful wife Phyllis and I went to vote. I’m pleased to see so many people voting enthusiastically, and early. Sadly, it’s very disheartening, and disappointing to see the games being played to discourage voters. Some of this

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October 9, 2020

Self-Care in the Midst of Crisis Times

Self-care is incredibly important during these difficult days. As we move into the eighth month of these very trying times, many are experiencing mental fatigue, and ‘exhaustion of the soul’. We must take intentional and conscious effort to care of

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September 26, 2020

The LONGEVITY Conference Was Outstanding!

Now that the conference is over, I’m exhausted, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.  It was well worth the effort.  The LONGEVITY Conference 2020 was yet another opportunity for God to show up and show off.
 
When

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September 17, 2020

Countdown to the LONGEVITY Conference

As we’re heading into the final week, winding down to the LONGEVITY conference, I am reminded of a quote from our Liberating Leadership conference earlier this year: We cannot be empowered and encouraged if there’s no engagement. (Liberating Leadership 5.22.2020)

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September 10, 2020

Will the Church Emerge Anew After the Pandemic?

It is a different day! This tri-fold pandemic has changed our society, our lives, and indeed, the Church.

Back when this first began, who would’ve thought that we would be doing virtual church services for about 7 months?  I

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August 31, 2020

Basketball Coaching Legend John Thompson, Jr. Has Gone Home to Glory

It seems that we are rapidly losing so many of our great ones.
Today, on August 31st, it was confirmed that Coach John Thompson, Jr. of Georgetown University, passed into glory at age 78.
We stand on the shoulders of

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July 23, 2020

Say Yes Now, Episode 0004: Dr. Hilliard Discusses the Struggle for Policing Reforms w/ Bishop H. Curtis Douglas

Dr. Hilliard’s special guest today is Bishop H. Curtis Douglas, his successor as the presiding bishop over the Covenant Fellowship

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July 4, 2020

Still We Rise

On this July 4th, the poem Still I Rise by Maya Angelou comes to mind.
As we think upon the painful realities of the recent tragic deaths, and the families and communities grieving those losses, the figurative words of the sixth

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July 2, 2020

Say Yes Now, Episode 0002: Dr. Buster Soaries Discusses How We Can Effectively Achieve Justice

In Say Yes Now Episode 0002, Dr. Donald Hilliard speaks with long-time friend, Dr. DeForest “Buster” Soaries, Jr.–author, activist, and public advocate

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June 30, 2020

Liberating Leadership Conversations

This past week was full of rich, insightful, and engaging conversations with five different leaders of our communities. They each brought unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives to the issues of policing reforms, social justice, and effective engagement. We explored not

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June 27, 2020

The Leadership of Fathers

As we continue to see unrest and uneasiness in the world around us, I continue to reflect on the importance of leadership. Tomorrow will be one week since Father’s Day, and I am reminded again of the importance of men

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June 25, 2020

Say Yes Now, Episode 001B: A Christian Entrepreneur’s Response to Racism, Interview with Sean Isaacs, Part 2

At this pivotal moment in American history, Dr. Hilliard recognizes that his new podcast, Say Yes Now, is a platform that can impact change

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June 20, 2020

Continuing to Serve our Community

Last night we celebrated Juneteenth with a festive drive through celebration on the Cathedral Campus, Perth Amboy (Complex lot).There was food, music, fellowship, and fun. My wife and I had a wonderful time!

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June 19, 2020

Happy Juneteenth!

It’s June 19,2020…. Juneteenth!
One of the central areas of focus for the courses I teach and the coaching I offer is LEGACY. The African American legacy in this country is more than the trials that we have experienced, more

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June 16, 2020

Sanctify, Saturate, Spread

As our country continues to descend seemingly into chaos, I am reminded again of the need for something that can draw people together. Have you ever noticed how people are drawn together around a campfire? Both the light and the

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June 11, 2020

They Tried to Bury Us, But Didn’t Know We Were Seeds

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June 10, 2020

It’s Happened Again

Horror. Tragedy. Sorrow.
George Floyd, Minneapolis, Minnesota, murdered by the police, while other officers stood by watching. All caught on tape…. again. We watch him crying, begging for his life, again, with the familiar last words spoken by the late

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June 1, 2020

In The Grip of His Mercy!

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of

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February 27, 2020

LENTEN SEASON: We begin with Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday (February 26, 2020) marks the beginning of Lent, a season of repentance and preparation for Resurrection Sunday (Easter).

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