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The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Newburgh, New York has the unique distinction of being the church in the birth place of its denominational founder, James Varick. This history of this church proves to be a remarkable account of endurance and survival imbued with a spirit of holiness, forgiveness, generosity, and strength. Its members have overcome racial discrimination and emerged as a strong and vibrant community dedicated to serving God by serving others. Dr. Janet Denise Jones details this inspirational church's history in Varick's Newburgh: History of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church of Newburgh, New York 1827-2001. ... Read more

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Publisher: New York, Methodist Book ConcernPublication date: 1872Notes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be numerous typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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Founded by free people of color in Philadelphia in the aftermath of the American Revolution, the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church emerged in the nineteenth century as the preeminent black institution in the United States. In 1896, the church opened mission work in South Africa, absorbing an independent "Ethiopian" church founded by dissident African Christians a few years earlier. In the process, the church helped ignite one of the most influential popular movements in South African history.

Songs of Zion examines this remarkable historical convergence from both sides of the Atlantic. James Campbell charts the origins and evolution of black American independent churches, arguing that the very act of becoming Christian forced African Americans to reflect on their relationship to their ancestral continent. He then turns to South Africa, exploring the AME Church's entrance and evolution in a series of specific South African contexts. Throughout the book, Campbell focuses on the comparisons that Africans and African Americans themselves drew between their situations. Their transatlantic encounter, he argues, enabled both groups to understand and act upon their worlds in new ways. ... Read more

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623 pages excluding extensive index. History of denomination from 1972-1996. ... Read more

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A Living Legacy
Bishop Walls' book, The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church: Reality of the Black Church, is the perennial guide and standard for church history. In this book, Walls presents a comprehensive and detailed history of the A.M.E. Zion Church from its founding to the late 20th century. It is thoroughly researched and cited, satisfying the academic as well as the parishioner. Aside from its historical value, Walls' writing style is engaging and captivating, drawing the reader into the past as if experiencing the present. Though not explicit nor intended, this book serves as a living legacy that challenges and inspires dedicated churchmen. This is a must-own book for every minister, religion student and A.M.E. Zion Church member. ... Read more

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The Official Hymnal of The AME Zion Church. Includes 734 Hymns; following the hymns, are 60 pages of The Ritual of the AME Zion Church; and 80 pages of Responsive Readings. ... Read more

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Chapters: Foster Memorial Ame Zion Church, Hood A.m.e. Zion Church, Wallace Chapel Ame Zion Church, Old Ship African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, State Street Ame Zion Church, John Wesley A.m.e. Zion Church (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania). Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 24. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Front elevation and west profile of church, 2008 The Foster Memorial AME Zion Church is located on Wildey Avenue in Tarrytown, New York, United States. Formed in 1860, it is the oldest black church in Westchester County and possibly one of the oldest in the state. During the Civil War it was a stop on the Underground Railroad. One of the church's founders was herself an escaped slave, as were many parishioners. They helped slaves either continue to Canada or settle in Tarrytown if they wished. The church has played a major role in Tarrytown's African-American community ever since. The church's brick building, designed by local architect James Bird, was opened in 1865. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The church is a three-by-four-bay building two storys high. The red brick of its surface is only visible on the facade and is elsewhere covered by an artificial stone veneer. The gable roof is likewise of imitation slate. Pilasters on the front flanks support triangular granite capstones. A cinder block addition is on the rear. Inside, the first floor is devoted to offices, a kitchen and large meeting room. The sanctuary is on the second floor, entered from the north with the altar and podium to the south. On either side are marble tablets commemorating founders Henry Foster and Henry Brown. The first AME Zion congregation in Westchester was established in New Rochelle in 1837, with a White Plains group following six years later. In 1860, four memb...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=17850149 ... Read more

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The African Methodist Episcopal Church, usually called the AME Church, is a Methodist denomination founded by Rev. Richard Allen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1816 from several black Methodist congregations in the mid-Atlantic area that wanted independence from white Methodists. Allen was elected its first bishop in 1816. ... Read more