Columbus Avenue AME Zion Church

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
600 Columbus Ave.

The Columbus Avenue A.M.E. Zion Church had its beginning on June 13, 1838 when seventeen persons of color withdrew from the communion of the Methodist Episcopal Church, then located on Joy Street in Boston. This group of Black worshippers wanted more religious freedom and desired to become part parcel of The African Methodist Episcopal Zion connection under the leadership of their own race. Preliminary meetings were held in the home of William Riley on South Street, now Phillips Street on Beacon Hill. Shortly thereafter, they selected a place of worship on Cambridge Street and organized a board of trustees with Solomon Alexander as chairman.

Photo 30a, Oct 2012

Columbus Avenue AME Zion Church

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Photo 35, Oct 2012