About St James AME Church
St James AME Church is an AME church in Asheville, North Carolina. We include it because the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
Its address is 44 Hildebrand St, Asheville (28801). It is the only AME congregation we list in Asheville. The closest church in our directory is Tried Stone Missionary Baptist Church, 0.6 miles away.
When St James AME Church meets
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's own site gives these times: Sunday school at 10 am and Sunday worship at 11 am. Schedules change, so it's worth a quick look before visiting. Questions? The church's number is +1 828-253-5191.
Give to St James AME Church
You can give to St James AME Church online; the church links to its giving page from its official site.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
About the AME tradition
- 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.
St James AME Church: frequently asked questions
Where is St James AME Church?
St James AME Church is at 44 Hildebrand St, Asheville, NC 28801.
When does St James AME Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday school at 10 am and Sunday worship at 11 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What denomination is St James AME Church?
St James AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact St James AME Church?
You can call +1 828-253-5191 and visit stjames-asheville.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to St James AME Church?
You can give to St James AME Church online; the church links to its giving page from its official site. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near St James AME Church?
Yes. Willow Tree AME Church in Morganton is about 47 miles away.
Other AME churches near Asheville
- AMEWillow Tree AME ChurchMorganton, NCabout 47 miles away
- AMEMission AME ChurchMorganton, NCabout 49 miles away
- AMESt Mary AME ChurchGreenville, SCabout 52 miles away
- AMEAllen Temple AME ChurchGreenville, SCabout 53 miles away
Other congregations in Asheville
- Missionary BaptistTried Stone Missionary Baptist Church100 Carroll Ave
- COGICGreater Works Church25 Forsythe St
- COGICSycamore Temple Church of God in Christ376 Hendersonville Rd
- Missionary BaptistWoodland Terrace Missionary Baptist Church31 Woodland Terrace
- Missionary BaptistRock Hill Missionary Baptist Church486 Caribou Rd
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