Denton’s Oldest Black Church, St. James AME, Turns 150

Denton’s oldest Black church, St. James AME, turns 150

St. James AME Church, the oldest Black church in Denton, is celebrating a milestone this weekend as it reaches a century and a half.

California’s Oldest AME Church Celebrates Historic 175th Anniversary

The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16. the congregation celebrated its 175th anniversary with a special church service and a “living museum” event in Sacramento.

California’s oldest AME Church celebrates historic 175th anniversary

The overflowing pride, spiritual joy and sense of community was tangible at the oldest African American church in California, St. Andrews African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.). On Nov. 15-16, the congregation celebrated its 175th anniversary with a special church service and a “living museum” event in Sacramento.  Clergy, local elected officials, church auxiliary groups and other well-wishers gathered for the two-day celebration, which honored th…