Church profile
St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church
African Methodist Episcopal · Wilmington, NC
African Methodist Episcopal in Wilmington
Researched profile · official sources below
About this church
St. Stephen African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic Wilmington congregation whose worship, education, missionary work, health ministry, youth formation, and community partnerships continue the traditions of African Methodism. Its official history connects the church with the city’s post-Civil War Black Methodist community and records completion of its church building in 1887, followed by generations of religious, educational, and civic leadership.
An 8:00 a.m. Sunday service is available by teleconference, Church School begins at 9:00, and live sanctuary worship starts at 10:00. Adult Church School also has a call-in option. Wednesday Bible study and prayer begins online at 7:00 p.m. using the published conference number. In-person visitors may park across Red Cross Street or along the left side of the building. Dress ranges widely, greeters can locate classes and answer questions, and fellowship follows worship. Services express faith through song, prayer, biblical preaching, and at times the Apostles’ Creed. Outreach relationships include the food bank, Habitat for Humanity, Historic Wilmington Foundation, and child-abuse prevention, while the health ministry develops programs for congregational needs. Public pages do not specify service duration, accessibility, nursery care, children’s ages or check-in, livestream video, volunteer screening, or Communion frequency. The directory’s Anglican classification is incorrect; AME is a Methodist denomination.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 26, 2026. Sources: Official homepage, Sunday and Wednesday schedule, teleconference access, and cur · Official visitor guide, parking, attire, greeters, classes, and fellowship · Official history and about page, 1887 church, worship elements, education, and M · Official ministries and outreach page, missionary, youth, health, and community
Service times
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Location
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4853 Masonboro Loop Rd
Sunday traditional worship: 9:00 AM
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Sunday worship in person and online — 10:00 a.m.
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Sunday Bible study — 9:00 a.m.
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1401 N College Rd
Sunday Connect Groups — 9:30 a.m.
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