St. James AME Church at a glance
In St. Louis, St. James AME Church represents the AME tradition — the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
The church stands at 4301 St Ferdinand Ave in St. Louis (63113). St. Louis has 11 AME churches in our directory, this one included. Kennerly Temple Church of God in Christ is the nearest listed church, just a few blocks away.
Planning a visit to St. James AME Church
AME worship usually follows a Methodist order of service: hymns, prayer, scripture readings, a sermon and an offering, often with a choir. How formal it feels depends a lot on the congregation. The church website (stjamesstl.org) or a call to +1 314-371-0687 will confirm this week's schedule.
Give to St. James AME Church
St. James AME 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.
What “AME” means
- The AME Church was the first independent Protestant denomination founded by Black Americans.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
Questions about St. James AME Church
Where is St. James AME Church?
St. James AME Church is at 4301 St Ferdinand Ave, St. Louis, MO 63113.
When are services held at St. James AME Church?
Service times aren't published in the listing we use. The quickest way to find out is to call +1 314-371-0687.
Is St. James AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. St. James AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for St. James AME Church?
You can call +1 314-371-0687 and visit stjamesstl.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to St. James AME Church?
St. James AME 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. James AME Church?
Yes. Gregg Chapel AME Church in St. Louis is 0.5 miles away.
Other AME churches near St. Louis
- AMEGregg Chapel AME ChurchSt. Louis, MO0.5 miles away
- AMESt John AME ChurchSt. Louis, MO1.1 miles away
- AMETri-Union AME ChurchSt. Louis, MO1.2 miles away
- AMEWayman AME Church - 10:30am Sunday’sSt. Louis, MO1.3 miles away
Other congregations in St. Louis
- ApostolicBethesda Temple Church of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.5401 Bishop Ja Johnson Ln
- COGICWilliams Temple Church of God in Christ1500 Union Blvd
- COGICKennerly Temple Church of God in Christ4307 Kennerly Ave
- Missionary BaptistNew Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church4700 W Florissant Ave
- Missionary BaptistWest Side Missionary Baptist Church4675 Page Blvd
- Missionary BaptistZion Travelers Missionary Baptist351 Chambers Rd
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