St. Luke A.M.E. Church (Harlem, New York)

St. Luke A.M.E. Church (Harlem, New York) Rooted in Love, Growing in Faith, Serving all Generations

We are a people centered African Methodist Episcopal Church based in historic Harlem, New York. ST.
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www.saintlukeameharlem.org Our Mission is to love, lead, and live on purpose to build beloved community through radical love in action. LUKE AME CHURCH
MINISTRIES & ORGANIZATIONS

CHOIRS
Allan Brown Choir
Children & Youth Choir
Male Chorus
Mass Choir
Trinity Choir
Voices for Christ
Praise and Worship Team

COMMUNICATIONS
Media Ministry

COUNSELING & EMPOWERMENT
Bereavement Ministry
Nurses Ministry


New Life Ministry
Good Samaritan HIV/AIDS Ministry
Single Parent Support Group

EDUCATION
Board of Christian Education
Baptism Class
Bible Study
Church School
Scholarship Ministry
Discipleship Bootcamp
Read Through the Bible
Lay Organization
New Disciples Ministry

EVANGELISM DEPARTMENT
Ministry of Evangelism
Matrons Praying Circle
Community Feeding Ministry
Transportation Ministry


FELLOWSHIPS
South Carolina Ministry
North Carolina Ministry
Seniors Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Class Leader’s Board
Culinary Ministry

LITURGICAL ARTS
Nubian Queen Mothers
Youth in Motion Praise Dancers
Nu-Harvest Drama Ministry
Silent Praise Mime Ministry
Spoken Word Ministry

EMMA S. FREEMAN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
Ida S. Gibbs Health Initiatives Unit
Inez K. Turnquest Prison & Aftercare Unit
Channie Neal Sick & Shut-In Unit
Victoria Barrett US & Global Missions Unit
Emily McPherson Victims-to-Victory Unit
Laura Medlock Food & Clothing Unit
Irene johnson YWI Unit
God’s Ebony Men: Lucius Burgess Unit (GEM)
Young People’s Department (YPD)

STEWARDESS BOARDS
Stewardess Board #1
Stewardess Board #2
Stewardess Board #3
Stewardess Board #4
Stewardess Board #5
Stewardess Board #6
Stewardess Board #7


USHER BOARDS
Joint Usher Board
Peter J. Lance Male Usher Board
Adult Female Usher Board
Intermediate Usher Board
Young Adult Usher Board
Junior Usher Board
Senior Female Usher Board

HOSPITALITY
Host & Hostess Ministry
Shepherd’s Ministry
Volunteer Ministry
Floral Ministry
Security Ministry
Transportation Ministry


YOUTH MINISTRIES
Girls Brigade
Math & Science
Parent Nurturing Group
Richard Allen Youth Camp
Richard Allen Youth Council
Sons of Allen
Sons of Allen Ambassadors

Founded By Sis. Georgana Robinson in 1925
Proudly celebrating 97 years of service

06/14/2026

Celebrating Advancement Day!!!

Rev. Dr. stephanie-Joy Grigg
Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3B
Sermon: “ Don’t You Dare Quit In
The Second Quarter “
Sub Topic: “ God Still Has Another Move “

The Luke NYC, St. Luke AME Church, is committed to empowering preaching and teaching, engaging worship, and inspiring community action.

Rev. Orsella Hughes, Senior Pastor

Mail your gifts to 1854 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Pastor, Rev. Orsella R. Hughes! 🎉Today, the Saint Luke A.M.E. Church family celebrates the gift ...
06/10/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our Pastor, Rev. Orsella R. Hughes! 🎉

Today, the Saint Luke A.M.E. Church family celebrates the gift of your life, your visionary leadership, and your dedicated shepherd’s heart. Thank you for constantly leading us with grace, teaching us with wisdom, and inspiring us to look through God’s eyes in everything we do.

We pray that God pours out an abundance of blessings, joy, and refreshing peace upon you in this new year of life. May this day be filled with the same love and warmth you so freely give to our church and community every single day!

Please join us in wishing our Pastor a very blessed and Happy Birthday in the comments below! 🎂💐✨

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.” — Numbers 6:24-25

06/07/2026

The Luke NYC, St. Luke AME Church, is committed to empowering preaching and teaching, engaging worship, and inspiring community action.

Rev. Orsella Hughes, Senior Pastor

Mail your gifts to 1854 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031

Pentecost Sunday at Saint Luke was more than a celebration of fire falling. It was a reminder that before there was publ...
05/25/2026

Pentecost Sunday at Saint Luke was more than a celebration of fire falling. It was a reminder that before there was public power, there was private preparation.

Before the wind of Acts 2, there was the breath of John 20. Before bold preaching, there were locked doors. Before the movement, there was fear. And before purpose, there was peace.

So many of us know what it feels like to carry locked doors—grief, exhaustion, disappointment, uncertainty, fear. But yesterday, we were reminded of this truth: fear may lock doors, but it cannot lock out Jesus.

“Peace be with you.” — John 20:19–22

Lord, breathe on us again.

05/24/2026

Pentecost Worship Service

The Luke NYC, St. Luke AME Church, is committed to empowering preaching and teaching, engaging worship, and inspiring community action.

Rev. Orsella Hughes, Senior Pastor

Mail your gifts to 1854 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10031

Missionaries: Beyond These Walls 💙💚What a powerful and meaningful Sunday at Saint Luke A.M.E. Church as we celebrated 95...
05/19/2026

Missionaries: Beyond These Walls 💙💚

What a powerful and meaningful Sunday at Saint Luke A.M.E. Church as we celebrated 95 years of the Emma S. Freeman Women’s Missionary Society and 87 years of the Young People’s & Children’s Division (YPD)!

This day reminded us that ministry is more than what happens inside the sanctuary, it is how faith moves into communities, generations, and everyday lives. Rooted in love, growing in faith, and serving all generations, we honored the legacy of those who paved the way while celebrating the leaders and young people carrying the mission forward.

A special thank you to Rev. Valerie Cousin for delivering a riveting and timely word: “The mission didn’t end; it’s just the beginning.”

Those words challenged us to keep serving, keep building, keep reaching, and keep going beyond these walls.

To our Women’s Missionary Society and Young People’s Division, thank you for your witness, your work, and your unwavering commitment to the Kingdom.

The mission continues. The work continues. And by God’s grace, so do we. 💙💚

Address

1872 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY
10031

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+12128701300

Website

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