St. Annie African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, located in Austin, Texas, is a local congregation of the worldwide AME Church, which has been serving the African-American community since its establishment in 1787. As a Connectional Church, St. Annie AME welcomes all individuals who worship Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior, regardless of their ethnic background. With its Methodist roots, the church follows the form and format of Methodism, chosen by its founder Richard Allen to best suit the needs of the African community at the time. Operating under an Episcopal form of government, the church is overseen by bishops who are responsible for the spiritual and temporal affairs of the denomination.
St. Annie AME Church is affiliated with the Southwest Texas Annual Conference, 10th Episcopal District, AMEC, under the leadership of the Right Rev. Adams Jefferson Richardson, Jr. The church proudly recognizes its African descent heritage, as it was organized by people of African descent, but it is open to all individuals who share the belief in Jesus Christ. Visitors are encouraged to explore the church's website for more information and to stay connected with the community.
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