St. Peter A.M.E. Church has existed in New Orleans for more than 175 years.
By investing in the restoration and revitalization of St. Peter AME Church, you are not only preserving a historic landmark but also empowering a community of faith to thrive and make a lasting impact.
St. Peter A.M.E. Church has existed in New Orleans for more than one hundred and forty-five years. It celebrated the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of its history in 1991. On March 21, 1979, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
If you are a believer, you more than likely grew up in a home where your parents were believers. You were taught the Model Prayer (The Our Father Prayer) and the 23rd Psalm. Your parents read the Bible regularly and prayed when they awoke in the morning and before they went to bed each night. The whole family knew where they would be on Sunday mornings – praising and worshipping God. This was the norm. You understood that having a relationship with God was very important, and that once you accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit lives inside of you. However, as believers, we do not live inside a bubble. We live in a world of both believers and non-believers. Unbelievers are everywhere. They are our neighbors, coworkers, friends, family, folks waiting at the bus stop, folks waiting in line at the grocery store, in the barber shop or beauty salon, and maybe in the doctor’s office. We cannot live our lives trying to avoid them. As I listened to Joyce Meyer one morning, she reminded her listeners that “it is okay to hang out with unbelievers as long as you are affecting them and they are not infecting you, because spirits are transferrable.” So, if you know that a person is an unbeliever and you choose to allow her to become a part of your circle of friends, do not become ensnared because you have allowed her ways to become a part of you. Maintain your intimate relationship with Jesus Christ because it takes precedence over all other relationships. He is always first.
Your generous contribution will directly support the realization of this vision. By investing in the restoration and revitalization of St. Peter AME Church, you are not only preserving a historic landmark but also empowering a community of faith to thrive and make a lasting impact.
Transforming the parsonage next door into a rental property to generate income that will support the church's community programs and outreach efforts.
Installing an elevator and ramps to ensure that everyone, regardless of mobility challenges, can fully participate in the life of the church.
Providing a church van and shuttle service to remove barriers to attendance and expand our outreach efforts.
St. Peter African Methodist Episcopal Church, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, has a rich history deeply rooted in the struggle for freedom and equality. Founded around 1850 by a group of freedmen of color, it stands as a testament to the resilience and faith of the African American community.
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