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 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 above to watch the musical program, featuring a diverse group of choirs and singing groups, sponsored October 1, 2023, by the RZUA Pension Board. The video is just over 2 hours in length.
Click above to watch a 2023 mission training program, the main portion of which features a training lecture by Bishop John Ghee, focusing on priorities for biblically faithful congregations. The video is just under an hour and a half in length.
Click above to watch the introductory sermon by Bishop L.C. Crenshaw at the 142nd Annual RZUA Conference. The video is approximately 34 minutes in length.
Click above to watch an overview of Bible Institute courses, as presented at the 142nd Annual RZUA Conference. The video is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Click above to watch Bishop John Ghee’s closing charge at the 142nd Annual RZUA Conference. The video is approximately 23 minutes in length.
Click above to watch Bishop John Ghee’s announcement of pastoral appointments at the 142nd Annual RZUA Conference. The video is approximately 13 minutes in length.

More videos are available by clicking here.

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…