Contact & Location for St. James AME Zion Church
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Service Times for St. James AME Zion Church
Sunday 10:30 AM
Church Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Leadership
Terrance A. King
Pastor
What their website says
The Reverend Terrance A. King Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church
Programs & Ministries at St. James AME Zion Church
About St. James AME Zion Church
St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, built in 1833, is believed to be the oldest church structure in Ithaca and one of the first A.M.E. Zion churches in the country. The congregation has deep historical roots in the Underground Railroad movement, with notable leaders including Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass connected to its ministry. Under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Terrance A. King, St. James continues its mission to preserve and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ while cultivating relationships with God's people and serving the broader Ithaca community. The church operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and hosts various ministries including a revitalized community kitchen campaign designed to bring neighbors together through meals and sustainable community support. St. James welcomes all visitors seeking spiritual guidance and community connection in this historic landmark of Ithaca's religious heritage.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. James AME Zion Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Typical A.M.E. Zion services usually include worship with choir participation, Christian education, and prayer, with opportunities for visitors to engage in various church ministries and auxiliaries. Visitor Tips: The church is located at 116 Cleveland Avenue in Ithaca and encourages visitors to reach out directly to learn about upcoming services, events such as the Juneteenth Gospel Concert, and ways to participate in the congregation's community ministries.
History & building
Founded in 1833
St. James A.M.E. Zion was built in 1833 and is described as the oldest church structure in Ithaca. The church is also described as an Underground Railroad station with abolitionist history.
What their website says
St. James A.M.E. Zion, built in 1833
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