Allen Chapel AME Church, Staunton

06/07/2026

03/30/2026

🌿 Palm Sunday Blessings from Edie Harper’s “Hosanna” (c.1951) 🌿

On this Palm Sunday, we celebrate the spirit of hope, humility, and joyful welcome that echoes across so many spiritual traditions.
This beautiful gouache and watercolor on paper, titled “Hosanna,” depicts Jesus riding through town on a donkey, surrounded by figures holding palm branches — a quiet yet powerful moment of celebration and reverence. Created by Edie Harper around 1951, the work captures a sense of gentle procession and communal spirit that feels timeless.
Whether you observe Palm Sunday, Passover, the arrival of spring, or simply pause to reflect on themes of peace, renewal, and courage, we send warm wishes to all our friends from every spiritual walk of life. May this day bring you moments of light, connection, and inner peace.
We’re especially excited to share that the Taft Museum of Art is currently working on an upcoming exhibition of Edie Harper’s work. As they uncover her extraordinary history, her story continues to inspire: the courage to try everything, to create without fear or need for approval, to follow your own unique path, and to let the love of art lead the way.

Edie’s life and art remind us that true creativity and spiritual expression often flourish when we listen to our own hearts rather than the noise around us.

Wishing you a meaningful and blessed Palm Sunday — however you choose to honor it. 💛
Click on link in comments for current Taft Museum of Art exhibition and the upcoming Edie Haper: Modernist At Play Exhibition October 17th, 2026.

03/19/2026

We are ready for sanctuary worship come Sunday.

03/12/2026

Come Sunday!

01/17/2026

Greater Allen AME Church opens its food pantry for service each first Monday of each month from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Let us help to feed the hungry! Every first Tuesday the pantry will be open from 10:30 am - 11:30 am while the health clinic is in operation upstairs.