About St. Paul
The congregation which formed St. Paul Church was originally the slave membership of Edenton Street United Methodist Church. The Black members attended services there, but due to rapid growth in their membership, different housing arrangements became necessary. In 1853, White Methodists bought the Old Christ Episcopal Church, where the Blacks had been worshipping since 1846. The congregation worshipped under other names, but it was in 1848 that “St. Paul Church” was formally established. In 1854, the Black membership moved the old church to the corner of Harrington and Edenton Streets, where it remains today.
Faced with the harsh realities of slavery and segregation, these former slaves banded together to form their own congregation and build a church that would serve as a symbol of hope and community for generations to come. The church has been a significant presence in the African American community of Raleigh for over 150 years, and its members have been active in promoting social justice and racial equality. In recent years, the church has also become a popular tourist destination, as visitors come to learn about its unique history and see its beautiful architecture.
History
Pastors Served
With St. Paul's 177 years of ministry there have been great pastors who help pave the way. All of the Pastors have kept the legacy alive with ministering the word of God! Coming Soon you will be able to see the ones who graced the pulpit.
Humble Beginnings & More
St Paul is a historic landmark and for it to get to where it is now, there was some work that needed to be done. From humble beginnings to historical presence. Coming soon you will be abe to explore how St. Paul came about before it was St. Paul to present.