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St. James AME Church

AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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632 East Broad St.

Savannah, GA 31401

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Pastor

Rev. Dr. Byram Dante McKinzie, Sr.

Serving God

What if your life was just one step away from becoming everything you've ever wanted it to be?

St. James AME Church's vision is to bring souls to Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, who calls us to minister to all God's people via outreach, evangelism, and service.

A Brief History of St. James A.M.E. Church

The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS), which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787. When officials at St. George’s MEC pulled blacks off their knees while praying, FAS members realized just how far American Methodists would go to enforce racial discrimination against people of African descent. Hence, these members of St. George’s made plans to transform their mutual aid society into an African congregation.


Prior to the Civil War, the AMEC was mainly in the Northeast and Midwest and, remarkably, the slave states of Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, Louisiana, and, for a few years, South Carolina. The denomination reached the Pacific Coast by the early 1850s.


During the Civil War and Reconstruction, AME clergy moved into the states of the collapsing Confederacy to pull newly freed slaves into their denomination in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Texas, and many other parts of the South. By 1880 AME membership reached 400,000. Bishop Henry M. Turner pushed African Methodism across the Atlantic into Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1891 and into South Africa in 1896. Today, the A.M.E. presence can be found in the U.S. and 39 countries across five continents, including Canada, the Caribbean, Africa, South America, India, and Europe.

Our Beliefs

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St. James AME Church

It would be a pleasure to have you come worship with us at St. James AME. Your worship experience with us will be meaningful and Spirit filled. Come visit with us on Sunday or at your earliest convenience.
Saint James has a rich heritage of Christian worship and service that has been in existence for 157 years. With the help of God, we feel that our future as a servant church will be even greater than our past. We ask that you pray for us that the Lord will allow us to continue to grow in the Spirit and Love.
If we can be of any service to you or your families, do not hesitate to contact us.
You are invited to Bible Engagement on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM and Youth Bible Engagement

on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM, in person or on Zoom. Worship at 10:00 AM each Sunday Morning.

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Come Visit St. James AME Church

The praise team begins at 10:00 a.m., and the service lasts around 75 minutes. Join us for both events! It's amazing to see how the church family and individual families are both learning and growing in the same areas! can't wait to meet you! Click on the button below to learn about our upcoming events.

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It's All About the Family Here.

Have a question about any of our ministries or services? Want to schedule a visit with our pastor? You can send us a message quickly and easily by clicking the button below.

We follow the CDC guidelines, and our church is sanitized weekly.

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What You Can Expect

When you visit St. James AME Church, you will be welcomed by a friendly congregation who will put you at ease. We warmly invite you to join us as we learn and worship together! Find a wonderful community at St. James AME Church.

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ONLINE GIVING

Give Back to God

We consider it an act of worship when we give back to God with sacrificial generosity as stewards of what we have been given.

Your donations are greatly appreciated and help us to do more to advance the Kingdom of God. May God richly bless you.


If you would like to support St. James AME Church and its ministries, please click here. By clicking the donate button below, you may do it quickly and securely!


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Drop Off Box: 632 East Broad Street

Savannah, GA 31401


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A Church of Fellowship

St. James AME Church is a vibrant part of our community, engaging in several outreach and fellowship events. We invite you to join us as we serve and learn to build community together!

We share the love of Christ with one another via warm fellowship, strong leadership, and a common goal of making disciples.

Mission and Vision
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Find Answers to Your Questions

  • What can I expect from St. James AME Church?

    At  ST. James AME Church, we are committed to sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and making disciples. Through loving and serving, we endeavor to live our lives as examples of God's grace and love. When you join us for worship, you can expect to engage with a church family that will encourage and equip you to grow in your faith. From the youngest to the oldest, there is a place for you here! 


    "Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” -Matthew 28:18-20

  • Am I able to request prayer online?

    Absolutely! Our African Methodist Episcopal Church would be honored to pray for you. If you need prayer, go to the bottom right corner of the website and click the "Request Prayer" button. You can choose to keep your request private, visible just to our pastors, or to make it public to the AME Church, allowing more people to pray for you. We hope you will join us at St. James AME Church if you are looking for an AME Church to call home!


    "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." -Philippians 4:6-7

  • How can I support the church?

    If you'd like to support the ame church, you can do so right here on our website in a quick and secure manner! When you go to the Giving page, you'll be sent to our easy-to-use PayPal donation platform. You will be able to donate using your preferred payment option here. You may also set up a recurring donation if you choose.


    Stop visit the church at 632 East Broad St. Savannah, Ga 31401 or email us a message for further information if you prefer to give by check.


    "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it." -Malachi 3:10 

  • How should I get in contact with the church?

    We're here to help you with any inquiries! If you'd like to give us a direct message, please visit the "Contact Us" link to find a handy contact form. This message will be delivered directly to our pastor, and we will respond as quickly as possible! If you prefer to telephone, our church can be reached at (912) 236-2051. We eagerly await your response!

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There is a place for you here, no matter who you are or where you came from. We hope you will join us if you are seeking a church where you can grow in your faith, deepen your love for God, and form lasting relationships with God.

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