RZUA (Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Churches of America) is a Methodist Christian denomination with a predominantly African American membership. RZUA’s thirty-four congregations, seeking to empower others to walk more faithfully in the loving and liberating ways of Christ, are mostly in the South Hill and Tidewater areas of Virginia.

RZUA, founded in 1869 in Boydton, Virginia, was originally known as the Zion Union Apostolic Church. After a reorganization in 1882, we became the Reformed Zion Union Apostolic Church.

If you live anywhere in our area, we invite you to visit one of our churches so that together we might join in ministering in Christ’s name to a hurting world.

For an overview of upcoming RZUA events, click here.

To view recent photos, click here.

To learn about the Biblical Studies courses that RZUA is offering, click here.

To prepare for a time of fasting, click here.

To read the latest posts in “The Bishop’s Corner,” click here.

The Bishop George H. Studivant Worship and Conference Center, located at 2504 Rocky Branch Road, in La Crosse, Virginia, serves as RZUA’s operational headquarters. It’s also the site of many RZUA ministry efforts and worship events.

Click above to watch a presentation at the Fruit of the Spirit program on November 3, 2024. The video is about 47 minutes in length.
Click above to watch a message on “the spiritual gifts,” presented by Rev. James Harris on October 6, 2024. The video is about 50 minutes in length.
Click above to watch the Presentation of the Great Commission at a program held during the summer of 2024. The video is about 40 minutes in length.
Click above to watch the introductory sermon from RZUA’s 143rd annual conference, held August 2024. The video is approximately 24 minutes in length.
Click above to watch the Bishop John Ghee’s address at RZUA’s 143rd annual conference, held August 2024. The video is approximately 34 minutes in length.
Click above to watch a video of Bishop John Ghee’s closing charge at RZUA’s 143rd annual conference, along with pastoral appointments, August 2024. The video is approximately 32 minutes in length.
Click above to watch Bishop John Ghee speaking on Holy Communion and our participation with the body and blood of our Savior, Jesus Christ. His words were presented at the RZUA Worship Center on August 4, 2024. The program is approximately 43 minutes in length.
Click above to watch a presentation on the seven “I Am” statements found in the Gospel of John, as presented at the RZUA Worship Center on June 2, 2024. The program is approximately 75 minutes in length.
Click above to watch the first video excerpt from the 2024 RZUA Founders’ Day Celebration. The video is about 60 minutes in length.
Click above to watch the second video excerpt from the 2024 RZUA Founders’ Day Celebration. The video is about 75 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the RZUA’s Mid-Year Conference, including Bishop John L. Ghee’s “Episcopal Address.” The video was recorded on Saturday, March 2, 2024. It is about 62 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the concluding RZUA Church At-a-Glance Presentation. The video, recorded on Sunday, March 3, 2024, features comments and insights from Bishop John L. Ghee. It’s about 47 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the RZUA Church At-a-Glance Presentation on Sunday, February 4, 2024. The video is about 58 minutes in length. Featured in the presentation are the Rev. Terrence Paschall, the Rev. Carol Murphy, and the Rev. Theodore Lewis.
Click above to watch highlights from the RZUA Church At-a-Glance Presentation on Sunday, January 7, 2024. The video is about 87 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the New Testament At-a-Glance presentation on Sunday, December 4, 2023. The video is about 64 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the Old Testament At-a-Glance presentation on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The video is about 75 minutes in length.
Click above to watch highlights from the October 21, 2023, service in celebration of the 9th anniversary of Bishop John Ghee. The video is 79 minutes in length.

Click here (or above) to access RZUA’s Video Archive.

Click above to listen to Bishop John L. Ghee’s introductory remarks (about 35 minutes) at the Tuesday morning session of RZUA’s 2023 annual conference.
Click above to listen to Bishop John L. Ghee’s address (about 75 minutes) at the Wednesday morning session of RZUA’s 2023 annual conference.
Click above to listen to the Rev. Carnell Bagley’s remarks at RZUA’s 2023 service celebrating the Emancipation Proclamation.
Click above to listen to Bishop John L. Ghee’s message at RZUA’s 2023 Freedom Day service.
Click above to listen to a 2023 message on “new beginnings” by the RZUA’s Rev. Thomas Hill.

A sampling of recent photographs…