Friends of St. Paul AME Church in Bellefonte, Pa

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Friends of St. Paul AME Church in Bellefonte, Pa Individuals passionate about the preservation and restoration of the Historic "Church on the Hill." It was known as Zion’s Wesleyan A.M.E. church. congregation.

According to RootsWeb, Saint Paul’s AME Church was established in 1859 through the merger of two other religious houses. The first house was originally founded in 1836 by Samuel Johnson of Chambersburg, Pa. The second one was created in 1844 by the Rev. Willis Nazery and was known as the A.M.E. In 1859 these two merged; they built a church on land donated by a Quaker named William Thomas. As a result of this early anti-slavery movement in Centre County, Bellefonte became a home for former enslave people and Freedom Seekers. And a community grew up and around a Black church community that became known as the Saint Paul AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church. It is a church associated with the Underground Railroad during the Civil War and with the Mills Brothers and their family during the early part of the 20th Century. The church has been closed since the passing of the lead pastor, Rev. Dr. Donna King, in January 2021: (https://kochfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/2327/Rev-Dr-Donna-King/obituary.html)

The Friends of St. Paul AME Church page is organized to continue her mission of the preservation, restoration and celebration of its rich history. A "preservation committee" has been created through the nonprofit Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association. If you are interested in working toward the preservation and restoration of the church, please FOLLOW/LIKE this page as well as the BHCA. Volunteers of this project are needed. Email: [email protected] Subject line: Friends of St. Paul AME Church. All are welcome. Please JOIN US.

Fellowship: A group of people sharing common interests. Join us as we fellowship and grow together.
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Fellowship: A group of people sharing common interests.

Join us as we fellowship and grow together.

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Tonight's Fellowship brought a community together to share memories, history and hope for the future!
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Tonight's Fellowship brought a community together to share memories, history and hope for the future!

Your attendance is requested by the new pastor, Renita Green.
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Your attendance is requested by the new pastor, Renita Green.

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121 St Paul Street
Bellefonte, PA
16823

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