As a treasured landmark of Ithaca's religious heritage, we desire to preserve and share the history of our church, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and cultivate relationships with God’s people.
As the oldest Church in Ithaca, we desire to preserve and share the history of our church, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and cultivate relationships with God’s people.
We are working to build a meaningful, viable and lasting inheritance through spiritual, community and economic development for the future enhancement of our Church and the greater community.
St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, built in 1833, is the oldest church structure in Ithaca and one of the first of the A.M.E. Zion churches in the country. We are proud to hold the title of having the oldest-surviving church structure within the A.M.E. Zion Church ministry.
The return of Pastor King has invigorated the church community, filling it with a renewed spirit and enthusiasm. Under his guidance, the congregation is enthusiastically…
Cornell faculty and students continued to work this semester with community members on an archaeological excavation project at St. James AME Zion Church in downtown Ithaca.
Cornell faculty and students continued to work this semester with community members on an archaeological excavation project at St. James AME Zion Church in downtown Ithaca.
As a treasured landmark of Ithaca's religious heritage, we desire to preserve and share the history of our church, share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and cultivate relationships with God’s people.
