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St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
 
 

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

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




Pastor, Rev. Dr. Terence L. Mayes, Sr., 
Our Ministerial Staff, and Congregation


WELCOMES YOU!
 


SUNDAY "HYBRID" PRAISE & WORSHIP
SERVICES ZOOM LINK


(PLEASE click on the title above for "direct" online access)

 

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#


BIBLE STUDY & OFFICIAL BOARD
MEETING ZOOM LINK


Click on link above 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 or
(301) 715-8592,

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: 399 677 3223#


YOUNG ADULT THRIVE MINISTRY
BIBLE STUDY LINK


Click on link above 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.

Phone Number TBA

then enter

Zoom Meeting ID: TBA#

 



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Click link below for online access to

LOCAL LAY ZOOM LINK


Meeting ID: 270 292 0240
Passcode: 8axEZ6


THERE IS NO PHONE DIAL-IN NUMBER FOR THIS LINK.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LINK IS FOR LOCAL
ST. PAUL LAY MEETINGS ONLY!

PLEASE SEE BELOW, OR CALENDAR/EVENT LINKS
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CONFERENCE,
DISTRICT, OR CLO LAY MEETINGS!





HAMILTON COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION

(TN VOTERS INFORMATION)


SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
**Please keep the sick and shut-in
"LIFTED" in prayer**




As we thrive, let us put God first for all that He has done and continues to do for us. In  2025, let us continue to pray, praise, and press, knowing that God gives us the victory.

 

The Thriving 13th District's Goals for 2025

(please click on title to obtain a downloable copy)

 

  1. Spend time with God in prayer daily.

  2. Spend time with God in His Word.  (I suggest the One Year Bible.)

  3. Praise God for what He has already done.  Keep a gratitude list.

  4. Pay your tithes.

  5. Pray about being a witness to any and every one you meet.

  6. Celebrate someone else as often as you can - birthdays, anniversaries, new births, etc.

  7. Bless someone else.

  8. Get regular medical check-ups.

  9. Invest in the stock market and real estate.

  10. Invest in self, such as diet, healthy foods, education, and exercise.


The 13th District Calendar has been updated.
To Download the calendar:  CLICK HERE


 

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

As a reminder, we are currently in Phase 3 of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church Building Project.  As part of our commitment to the project, we kindly request that each member donate $400. Your contributions are necessary for the successful completion of the project. We greatly appreciate your support.

 


 

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.

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL BREAKFAST FEST & BIBLE STUDY——EACH 1ST SUNDAY @ 9:15 AM—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. Contact Sis. Patrice Toney for additional information.

WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY——VIA ZOOM EACH TUESDAY @ 6 PM ESTStudy is held via the Bible Study/Official Board (Pastor) Zoom link. Please use the front page information and links to join us for an interesting and engaging study session. We continue our studies in "The Gospel According to Saint Mark" as follows:

⇒ June 24, 2025—Mark 16:8-14
⇒ July 1, 2025—Mark 16:15-20
⇒ July 8, 2025—James 1:1-10
⇒ July 15, 2025—James 1:11-17
⇒ July 22, 2025—James 1:18-27
⇒ July 29, 2025—James 2:1-8
⇒ August 5, 2025—James 2:9-13
⇒ August 12, 2025—James 2:14-19
⇒ August 19, 2025—James 2:20-26
⇒ August 26, 2025—James 3:1-7
⇒ September 9, 2025—James 3:8-14

YOUTH ADULT THRIVE 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 or Bro. Julian Mayes 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.

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

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING——TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH @ 7:15 PM EST (UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT)—The Trustee Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

STEWARD BOARD MEETING——TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH @ 7:15 PM EST (UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT)The Steward Board meets every other month via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link) unless otherwise needed/specified.

CLASS LEADER MEETING——AS ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUTThe Class Leaders meet as announced by the Pastor, via Zoom (Bible Study & Official Board (Pastor's) Zoom link), unless otherwise announced.

OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING——JULY 8 @ 7 PM EST (UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT)—The Official Board meets the 1st TUESDAYS AFTER 1st SUNDAYS via the Bible Study/Official Board (Pastor's) 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 Mayes to attend the Zoom call. Pastor Mayes is asking all Presidents to turn-in your organizations report to Bro. Robert Parks prior to the meeting. Please contact Pastor Mayes or Bro. Parks for additional information.

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

EVERY SUNDAY @ 10:20 AM EST—Pastor Mayes asks that if you are on program for the Sunday Worship Experience that you meet in the Pastor's/Stewardess room for prayer.

ST. PAUL AMEC-CHATTANOOGA FIRST SUNDAY UNITY DRESS ATTIRE——1ST SUNDAYS—Pastor Mayes is requesting the congregation to wear the colors BLACK/WHITE in reverence to Communion Sunday.

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—African Attire
September—YPD T-Shirt
October—St. Paul Baseball or Football T-Shirt
November—Favorite High School or University T-Shirt
December—Red/Black Attire

 




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.)

 

JANUARY 1ST
NEW YEAR'S DAY


JANUARY 20TH
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY

&

INAUGURATION DAY

FEBRUARY 14TH
VALENTINE'S DAY

FEBRUARY 17TH
WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY DAY
(aka PRESIDENTS DAY)


MARCH 5TH - APRIL 17TH
SEASON OF LENT

APRIL 20TH
RESURRECTION SUNDAY (EASTER)

MAY 26TH
MEMORIAL DAY


JUNE 19TH
JUNETEENTH NATIONAL
INDEPENDENCE DAY


JULY 4TH
INDEPENDENCE DAY

SEPTEMBER 1ST
LABOR DAY

OCTOBER 13TH
INDIGINEOUS PEOPLE'S DAY
(aka COLUMBUS DAY)


NOVEMBER 11TH
VETERAN'S DAY

NOVEMBER 25TH
THANKSGIVING DAY

DECEMBER 25TH
CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER 26TH - JANUARY 1ST
KWANZAA

 




GENERAL MONTHLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

(IN WORDS)

 

(Please see additional information about each announcement
via the 'Event List' link located to the left)

 

JULY 12TH——ANNUAL BARBECUE SALE @ TBA ESTAnnual Barbecue Sale sponsored by the Steward Board.  Point of Contact: Sis. Angela Lattimore. Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.

JULY 13TH——ANNUAL SUMMER FAMILY & FRIENDS DAY @ 9:30 AM EST. Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.

JULY 26TH——ANNUAL CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL @ 9 AM TO NOON ESTSponsored by the Church School Department. POC: Sis. Patrice Toney. Additional information will be posted when it becomes available.

SEPTEMBER 3RD-6TH——EAST TENNESSEE ANNUAL CONFERENCE-TN MOUNTAIN DISTRICTHost Church: St. Paul AMEC-Fayetteville, TN; Host Pastor: Dr. Andre Washington.


St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fayetteville, TN will host the 125th Session of the East Tennessee Conference-TN Mountain District Annual Conference on September 3-6, 2025. We have secured rooms at the Hampton Inn located at 110 Redstone Drive which is off of Huntsville Highway near Wal-Mart.

Guestrooms may be booked until midnight on August 12, 2025. It is crucial that rooms are booked by that date as unconfirmed rooms will be released.  Individual may cancel rooms up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty. The room types are Standard king, King studies, King hearing accessible, Standard Queens, Queen hearing accessible. Room rates are $119.00 per night before taxes. The rates after taxes are $142.21 per night. The number to book reservations is 931-433-3355 on Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.

Yours for Christ,
Rev. Dr. Andre Washington, Pastor-Chair Annual Conference Committee
Sis. Dorothy Small, Co-Chair Annual Conference Committee

View PDF copy of "official" letter above HERE.


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
(THE FLYERS)




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link to the left

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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. Terence L. Mayes, Sr., D. Min., Senior Pastor
Reverend Judge John McClarty, Assistant Pastor
Reverend Natalie McClarty, Associate Minister

Brother Kenneth Parks, Minister/Director of Music


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