The Second Church

The frame building was used for eleven years, until 1805, when the roughcast church was erected. The latter was used for 36-years until 1841. The Convention of independent African Churches was held in this building in April of 1816, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized. Richard Allen was elected and consecrated the First African American Bishop.

The Third Church

The third church building was erected in 1841 of brick. The last service was held in this building on June 16, 1889 during the pastorate of the Reverend Cornelius T. Schaffer, M.D., D.D.

(The Fourth Church)

2416 Lipscomb St,
Melbourne FL 32901

"God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother"

Phone: 321-724-1557
Fax: 321-724-1293