Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Memphis, Tennessee
Contact & Location for Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
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Service Times for Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Sunday 7:15 AM
Southwind Campus Worship Service
Sunday 9:00 AM
Southwind Campus Worship Service
Sunday 11:00 AM
Online Campus Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
There is limited reserved parking for our seniors, physically disabled members and guests at both campuses.
What their website says
There is limited reserved parking for our seniors, physically disabled members and guests at both campuses.
What to wear
chances are there will be others dressed much like you
Leadership
Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner (2013-Present)
Programs & Ministries at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
About Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church is a Memphis congregation led by Rev. Dr. J. Lawrence Turner, with Southwind, Midtown, and Online campuses. Sunday worship is offered at 7:15 AM, 9:00 AM, and 11:00 AM, with in-person worship experiences and online worship available through Facebook, YouTube, or the church website. The church’s ministries include Life Groups and NEXUS Children & Youth Ministries, with Discipletown Jr. for children ages 2 months to 4 years, Discipletown for kindergarten through 5th grade, and Nexus Youth for 6th through 12th grade. New Disciples classes are held on the third and fourth Saturdays of each month.
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Serving the community
Meals for the elderly homeless
Meals
What their website says
Feed the elderly homeless people with over 258,000 meals
Emergency utilities and rent assistance
Benevolence & assistance
What their website says
Provide free emergency utilities and rent assistance for people in need
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Groups & programs
Vacation Bible School
What their website says
Provide performing arts camp, vacation bible school and Spring and Fall festivals for youth and children
History & building
Founded in 1921
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church was founded in 1921 and was the first African-American church in Memphis under the doctrine of the Disciples of Christ. In 1958, a completely new air conditioned sanctuary was built.
What their website says
In 1921, led by Dr. Joseph Edison Walker, 11 members signed the roll as founding members.
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