Worship at the first African American
Congregation in Minnesota
Located at 3600 Snelling Avenue in Minneapolis, St. James AME was established in 1863, making it the oldest Black congregation in Minnesota. We invite you into our community to worship with us!
Come to me,
all who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Our Pastor:
Rev. Chad Edwards
Welcome to St. James AME Church. We seek to be a Christ-centered, family oriented church. Our purpose is to engage culture to experience Christ, community and change. Our mission is to create life change through experiences with God and others. We seek to provide an inspiring and informing Christian experience with music and a message that ministers to the diversity in every person. I would love to meet you and walk with you as your pastor through this journey called life.
3600 Snelling Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Rev. Chad Edwards, Pastor
Rev. Stacey Smith, Presiding Elder
Rev. John F. White, Presiding Bishop
Minneapolis, MN 55406
Rev. Chad Edwards, Pastor
Rev. Stacey Smith, Presiding Elder
Rev. John F. White, Presiding Bishop