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St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church
 
 

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

13TH DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CHANGE


St. Paul welcomes Bishop Jefferey B. Cooper, Sr.
and Supervisor Rev. Joanne E. Williams-Copper, M.D.
to the 13th District


CHURCH MOTTO
"Equipping the Saints and Growing the kingdom through growing people, families, and community...Raising The Bar: Spiritually, Socially, Relationally, Physically, and Economically!"


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

MINISTERAL STAFF: Rev. Judge John McClarty;
Rev. Beryl Basden; Rev. Natalie McClarty

 

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 turn your device volume up and
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!
**

Church Renovation Vision: It’s Now or Never

Updates about the renovation of the Frank L.N. Hill, Sr. Fellowship Hall will be posted when it becomes available. Due to the recent changes in leadership of the church and district, the planned renovations and opening on February 26, 2026 is delayed!

 


 

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——SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 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 above. 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: 

⇒ SUBJECT: How to Get Close to God In 2026 [Scripture: TBA]
 

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 JANUARY 27TH @ 6:45 PM EST VIA ZOOM (UNLESS OTHERWISE ANNOUNCED FROM THE PULPUT)—The Official Board meets via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise announced. Meetings conviene "immediately" following Bible Study. 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 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 13TH @ 6:45 PM EST or AS ANNOUNCED FROM PULPITThe Steward Board normally meets every other month via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise needed/specified. Meetings conviene "immediately" following Bible Study.

TRUSTEE BOARD MEETING——TUESDAY, JAN 2OTH @ 6:45 PM EST or AS ANNOUNCED FROM PULPIT—The Trustee Board normally meets every other month via the church Zoom link, unless otherwise needed/specified. Meetings conviene "immediately" following Bible Study.

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 29TH - DECEMBER 24TH
ADVENT SEASON 2026


DECEMBER 25TH
CHRISTMAS DAY

DECEMBER 26TH - JANUARY 1ST
KWANZAA


DECEMBER 31ST

NEW YEAR'S EVE
WORSHIP SERVICE

 


GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT

 

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 Jefferey B. Cooper, Sr., Presiding Bishop
Reverend Joanne E. Williams-Cooper, M.D., Supervisor of Missions
Reverend Dr. Kenneth D. Love, Sr., Presiding Elder
Reverend Dr. Pedro Basden, Senior Pastor
Reverend Judge John McClarty, Ministerial Staff
Rev. Beryl Basden, Ministerial Staff
Reverend Natalie McClarty, Ministerial Staff

Brother Kenneth Parks, Director of Music


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