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In 1787, Reverends Richard Allen and Absalom Jones withdrew from the St. George Methodist Church because of "unkind treatment" and restrictions placed upon worshipers of African descent. They founded The Free African Society, which was the beginning of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1816, Richard Allen called together sixteen representatives from Bethel African Church in Philadelphia, and African Churches in Baltimore, Maryland; Wilmington, Delaware; Attleboro, Pennsylvania, and Salem, New Jersey, to meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A church organization or "connection" was organized as the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Richard Allen was the founder and first Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

10/16/2026

09/20/2026

Please share with your congregations and communities!

The 3rd Annual Faith & Affordable Housing Summit will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026.

This may be a valuable opportunity for Houston-area churches, clergy, ministry leaders, and community members interested in faith-based engagement, affordable housing, homeownership, and strengthening our communities.

📅 October 10, 2026

🏠 3rd Annual Faith & Affordable Housing Summit

Registration information is included in the original post below. https://form.jotform.com/262005936900150?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUdLJJwZG9mAWZkaWQWUOw1qjyerISK7jFGgZ4_hbG__DJOQWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5X3b1C1RmKt1RjzuS5hcDaYCse57OLV5p-yv8JMs6T_Lk5Xg8fs5WQ50UGiA_aem_D3lGaY8tc5j27cF_2jEfzQ&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0gxivu1w

09/20/2026

09/19/2026

Friendly Reminder!
Join us for rehearsals as we prepare musically for the 160th Session of the Texas Annual Conference!

Rehearsal Dates:
— Sept. 19th
Brown Chapel AME Church @ 10:00 AM
(3208 Washington Ave., Houston 77007)

— Sept. 26th
Greater Ward AME Church @ 10:00 AM
(6822 Arabella St., Houston 77091)

— Oct. 10th
Wesley AME Church @ 10:00 AM
(12850 Cityscape Ave., Houston 77047)

— Oct. 24th
St. Paul Greenpoint @ 10:00 AM
(1554 Gears Rd., Houston 77067)

09/17/2026

Join the North Houston District as we celebrate and wish THE BEST Presiding Elder in all of African Methodism, the Rev. Chuma Okoli, a blessed and joyous 70th Birthday!

Today, we pause to praise the Lord for the gift of your life, your ministry, your leadership, and your faithful service to the people of God. For 70 years, God has kept you, strengthened you, and used you to bless countless lives.

Elder, we celebrate YOU today! May the Lord continue to grant you good health, renewed strength, abundant joy, and many more years of grace and service.

Happy 70th Birthday, Presiding Elder Okoli! We love you, we honor you, and we thank God for you!

With love and appreciation,
The North Houston District

08/10/2026

SUNDAY September 6, 2026 —
Somebody yell "TWELVE!!!"
Join us Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 3PM as we collectively honor our awesome North Houston District Leadership Team, Presiding Elder Chuma Okoli, and Lady Deniece Okoli for 12 years of leadership!

Location: Jones AME Praise and Worship Center
115 West Road, Houston, Texas 77037
Rev. Robert J. Green, Host Pastor

Time: 3PM CST

Help us spread the word by sharing this save the date with everyone you know!

Address

115 West Rd
Houston, TX
77037

Website

http://www.northhoustondistrictame.com/

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