In 1873, Reverend Richard James saw the need of leading a small flock into organizing and building the first St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church on Maria Sanchez Creek where the Willie Galimore Recreational Community Center is now located. His son, Lawrence, being a follower, assisted his father in the realization of this dream. Thus they erected a small 10x12 foot building as a place of worship. The first Church in which the members could worship, was then opened.

The membership soon outgrew the capacity of this structure and Reverend James, with the cooperation and assistance of members constructed an addition to the building. The congregation worshiped there until 1888. More..

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I would like to personally thank you for visiting our website.  Please know that THERE IS A PLACE FOR YOU at St. Paul AME Church in St. Augustine, Florida.  The vision of our ministry is to build upon the whole person by providing theologically sound biblical teaching, effective worship, commitment to family and an emphasis on understanding personal purpose. More..

Our church are planning for a new and improve church website. More..