About St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lake Charles
In Lake Charles, St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church represents the AME tradition — the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
The church stands at 1104 Jackson St in Lake Charles (70601). It is the only AME congregation we list in Lake Charles. First New Life Missionary Baptist is the nearest listed church, 0.4 miles away.
When St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church meets
Many AME churches keep a recognizable Methodist liturgy while adding gospel music and spoken responses from the pews. Ask the church office about dress and timing if it is your first visit. According to stpaulamelc.com, the schedule includes Sunday worship at 8:30 am, Sunday school at 10 am and Bible study on Tuesdays at 7 pm. We checked it in October 2026; times can change, so look again before you go. You can also call +1 337-433-2415.
Give to St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church accepts donations online through a giving page linked from its own website.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
The AME church in brief
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
- The AME Church was the first independent Protestant denomination founded by Black Americans.
Questions about St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
Where is St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church?
St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church is at 1104 Jackson St, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
What time is Sunday service at St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Its website lists Sunday worship at 8:30 am and Sunday school at 10 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
Is St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church a historically Black church?
Yes. St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church?
You can call +1 337-433-2415 and visit stpaulamelc.com. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church?
St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church accepts donations online through a giving page linked from its own website. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near St Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Yes. Hannah Chapel AME Church in Kinder is about 28 miles away.
Other AME churches near Lake Charles
- AMEHannah Chapel AME ChurchKinder, LAabout 28 miles away
- AMEIsrael Chapel AME ChurchPort Arthur, TXabout 51 miles away
- AMEGreater Hayes Chapel AME ChurchOakdale, LAabout 51 miles away
- AMESt Paul AME ChurchBeaumont, TXabout 56 miles away
Other congregations in Lake Charles
- COGICSaints Cathedral COGIC1717 Moeling St
- Missionary BaptistGreater St Mary Missionary Baptist Church1917 Harless St
- Missionary BaptistFirst New Life Missionary Baptist311 1st Ave
- COGICNew Birth COGIC1700 7th Ave
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