About St Stephen AME Church in Wilmington
In Wilmington, St Stephen AME Church represents the AME tradition — the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
The church stands at 501 Red Cross St in Wilmington (28401). Wilmington has 2 AME churches in our directory, this one included. The closest church in our directory is Mt. Olive AME Church, 1.3 miles away.
When St Stephen 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 worship at 8 am and Sunday school at 9 am. That was the schedule when we checked in October 2026. Questions? The church's number is +1 910-762-9829.
Give to St Stephen AME Church
Online giving is available: St Stephen AME Church's website links to its own donation page.
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.
- AME congregations are Methodist in belief and are led by bishops, with pastors appointed through annual conferences.
Questions about St Stephen AME Church
Where is St Stephen AME Church?
St Stephen AME Church is at 501 Red Cross St, Wilmington, NC 28401.
When does St Stephen AME Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday worship at 8 am and Sunday school at 9 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What denomination is St Stephen AME Church?
St Stephen AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact St Stephen AME Church?
You can call +1 910-762-9829 and visit ststephenamecwilmnc.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to St Stephen AME Church?
Online giving is available: St Stephen AME Church's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near St Stephen AME Church?
Yes. Maple Hill AME Church in Maple Hill is about 34 miles away.
More AME congregations nearby
- AMEMt. Olive AME ChurchWilmington, NC1.3 miles away
- AMEMaple Hill AME ChurchMaple Hill, NCabout 34 miles away
- AMESt. Paul AME ChurchLittle River, SCabout 47 miles away
- AMEHaw Branch AMERichlands, NCabout 50 miles away
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