Welcome to St. James African Methodist Epsicopal Church, the second oldest church of its denomination in the state of Georgia.
Pastor Richard Allen Washington, Sr. and the entire St. James A.M.E. Church family extend a heartfelt invitiation to all to join us for a moving and inspiring worship experience as we praise God in the beauty of His Holiness.

Church School -- Sunday -- 9:30 AM
Worship Service -- Sunday -- 11:00 AM
Bible Study -- Wednesday (midday) -- 11:45 AM
Wednesday (evening) -- 6:00 PM
** Our church van service is available to anyone needing transportation. Please call the church office for more information and to arrange for pickup.
Our Mission
The Mission of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and environmental needs of all people by spreading Christ's liberating gospel through word and deed. At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and serve the needy.
Vision Statement of Excellence
Based upon its mission and values, St. James A.M.E. church commits itself in worship, education, service, and growth on behalf of the people and community it serves.
As a family of God, our devotion is to the purpose called excellence. For our church, excellence is an 'individual moving beyond personal ambition, submitting to God through Christ Jesus, and serving humainity to the best of one's ability."
The Scripture for the month of March is 1 John 4:18 -- There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. (KJV)