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ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH-CHATTANOOGA TN ONLINE
(https://www.stpaulamechatt.org/)

CHURCH MOTTO
"WHAT EVER IT TAKES, I'M ALL IN"

The St. Paul Congregation welcomes our newly appointed Pastor, Rev. Dr. Pedro Basden and First Lady Rev. Beryl Basden to our Family!


Rev. Dr. Pedro Basden and First Lady Rev. Beryl Basden

Assistant Pastor - Rev. Judge John McClarty
Associate Pastor - Rev. Natalie McClarty
Minister/Director of Music - Bro. Kenneth Parks

 

Pastor, Rev. Dr. Pedro Basden, First Lady Rev. Beryl Basden, Our Ministerial Staff, and Congregation
 

WELCOMES YOU!


ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH-CHATTANOOGA
PRAISE & WORSHIP ZOOM LINK


(PLEASE click on the title above for "direct" online access to our Praise & Worship,
Bible Study, and Official Board Zoom broadcasts)

PLEASE update your Zoom App to the latest version,
especially if you experience

CONNECTION, VIDEO, OR SOUND issues)

 

Sunday Church School - 9:30 AM EST Sundays

Morning Worship Service - 10:30 AM EST Sundays

 

zoom Broadcasts begin no later than
15 minutes prior to beginning times


(If you experience connection issues using the link above,
PLEASE use the dial-in method below to connect!)


or

If dialing in via cellular or touch-tone phone,
use the number below, then enter Zoom Meeting ID,
and follow prompts. If dialing from a touch-tone or other
landline phone, a "1" must be inserted before the area code.

(929) 205-6099,

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: 851 6045 7034#



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HAMILTON COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION

(TN VOTERS INFORMATION)


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Please keep the sick and shut-in
"LIFTED" in your daily prayers.
Your LOVE, CALLS, and CARE
make a difference!
**

 

Join Bishop Seawright's Morning Prayer Line

Bishop Seawright hosts a daily morning Prayer Call

(Monday - Saturday)

All are welcome


Bishop Harry L. Seawright's Prayer Line

Dial:  1-609-746-1095 (Access Code:  825522#)

Monday - Saturday 
8:00 AM CT/ 9:00 AM ET

Church Renovation Vision: It’s Now or Never

We are at a pivotal moment in the life of St. Paul. I will soon be unveiling the vision for our Church Building Renovation Project, focusing on the completion of our Fellowship Hall.

The fundraising months will run from October through December 2025, with a grand celebration and Frank L.N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall Opening on February 26, 2026. It’s time to come together and make this dream a reality!

 


 

STANDING ANNOUNCEMENTS
(
ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TN
)

The following is information for St. Paul AMEC standing meetings. Any changes WILL BE announced from the pulpit. Please note "MONTHLY" standing meetings are held after the first Sunday of each month, unless otherwise directed.

CHURCH CONFERENCE & ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING——DECEMBER 14TH IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES—The church body will meet for its 2026 conference year organization. This meeting is open to "ALL" members of the St. Paul Congregation.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BREAKFAST FEST & BIBLE STUDY——EACH 1ST SUNDAY @ 9:15 AM EST—PLEASE join us to study the weekly Sunday School lesson, and have a bite to eat while doing so. This is a "combined classes" study period that is conducted in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall. "ALL" members and visitors are WELCOME. Contact Sis. Patrice Toney (Sunday School Superintendent) for additional information.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EACH TUESDAY @ 6 PM ESTStudy is held via the church Zoom link. Please use the front page information and links above to join us for an interesting and engaging study session. Let's grow stronger in the word, "TOGETHER." We continue our studies as follows:

⇒ December 2, 2025 - Ephesians 1:15-23 (SUSPENDED UNTIL JANUARY 2026)

⇒ December 9, 2025 - Ephesians 2:1-9 (SUSPENDED UNTIL JANUARY 2026)

YOUTH ADULT THRIVE MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY @ 7:30 PM ESTPlease join the St. Paul Youth and Young Adult Family for this Bible Study led by our young adults (This Bible Study is for those between the ages of 18 and 50) ...Please contact Sis. Ranece Brown for specific dates and other information.

CHOIR REHERSAL——THURSDAYS @ 6:00 PM EST—This is the date and time for weekly choir rehearsals. Practice dates and times for special events will be communicated by Bro. Kenneth Parks. Please contact him for any schedule changes.

OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING——TUESDAY DECEMBER 2ND @ 6 PM EST (UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT)—The Official Board meets the 1st TUESDAY AFTER the 1st SUNDAY via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise announced. The Official Board meetings are open to "ALL CHURCH MEMBERS." Your phone number and Zoom login I.D. must be registered with Pastor Basden to attend the Zoom call. Pastor Basden is asking all Presidents to turn-in your organizations 2026 Calendar and reports to Bro. Robert Parks prior to the meeting and be prepared to discuss them. Please contact Pastor Basden or Bro. Parks for additional information.

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING——AS ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPITThe Finance Committee meets as specified by Pastor Basden.

STEWARD BOARD MEETING——TUESDAY, JANUARY 6TH @ 7:00 PM EST or AS ANNOUNCED FROM PULPITThe Steward Board normally meets every other month via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise needed/specified.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING——DEC 8TH @ 7:00 PM EST or AS ANNOUNCED FROM PULPIT—The Trustee Board normally meets every other month via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise needed/specified.

CLASS LEADER MEETING——AS ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPITThe Class Leaders meet as announced by Pastor Basden via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise announced.

WOMEN'S MISSIONARY SOCIETY (WMS)——1ST SATURDAYS @ NOON—The WMS meets monthly in the Frank L. N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall (unless otherwise needed/specified). Please contact Sis. Tharyl Brown for changes and/or additional information.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA TECH TRAINING——SCHEDULED UPON REQUEST—These training sessions are held to: 1) Train members of the Media Ministry Organization on St. Paul AMEC's A/V equipment; 2) Train St. Paul AMEC's leadership about its website and how to perform "basic" tasks on the A/V system; and, 3) Train "ALL" members on aspects of accessing St. Paul's website and other related items. POC: Bro. Ray Hill, Sr.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA 4TH SUNDAY FAMILY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——4TH SUNDAYS—The attire for each fourth Sunday is as follows:

January—Favorite Football Jersey or T-Shirt
February—African/Black History Attire
March—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
April—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
May—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
June—YPD T-Shirt/Favorite Organization
July—St. Paul Baseball T-Shirt
August—RED/BLACK Attire (changed from African Attire)
September—YPD T-Shirt
October—St. Paul Football Shirt
November—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
December—Red/Black Attire

 

(Please see information about each announcement above and other "General Monthly Announcements" via the 'Calendar' and 'Event List' links located to the left).

 




MONTHLY HOLIDAY LISTING

(REMINDER: THERE IS NO POSTAL SERVICE and ALL BANKS and GOVERNMENT OFFICES ARE CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. Please see additional information about each holiday by clicking on its name or in the 'Resource' link to the left.)

 

JANUARY 1ST
NEW YEAR'S DAY


JANUARY 19TH
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

FEBRUARY 14TH
VALENTINE'S DAY

FEBRUARY 16TH
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY DAY
(aka PRESIDENTS DAY)


FEBRUARY 18TH
ASH WEDNESDAY

FEB 18TH - APRIL 14TH
SEASON OF LENT

MARCH 29TH
PALM SUNDAY (HOLY WEEK BEGINS)

APRIL 3RD
GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL 5TH
RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER)

MAY 10TH
MOTHER'S DAY

MAY 25TH
MEMORIAL DAY


JUNE 19TH
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY


JUNE 21ST
FATHER'S DAY

JULY 4TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY

SEPTEMBER 7TH
LABOR DAY

OCTOBER 12TH
INDIGINEOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
(aka COLUMBUS DAY)


NOVEMBER 11TH
VETERAN'S DAY

NOVEMBER 26TH
THANKSGIVING DAY

NOVEMBER 30TH - DECEMBER 24TH (2025)
ADVENT SEASON 2025



DECEMBER (2025) 25TH
CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER (2025) 26TH - JANUARY (2026) 1ST
KWANZAA

 


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(THE FLYERS)

 

Please see additional information under 'Event List' link to the left,
or check with your Class or Organization Leader for additional information.











































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Bishop Harry L. Seawright, Presiding Bishop
Reverend Sherita Moon Seawright, Supervisor of Missions
Reverend Dr. Kenneth D. Love, Sr., Presiding Elder
Reverend Dr. Pedro Basden, Senior Pastor
Reverend Judge John McClarty, Assistant Pastor
Reverend Natalie McClarty, Associate Minister

Brother Kenneth Parks, Minister/Director of Music


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