Stephen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
A Sacred Sanctuary of Bible-based Faith.
A Haven of Hope for Healing Humanity.
A Collaborative Community of Agape Love.
Welcome to Stephen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Our Foundation
GOD, The Sovereign Creator, Our Father
Our Focus
GOD, Jesus The Christ, Our Redeemer
Our Formation
GOD, The Holy Spirit, Our Comforter
WELCOME!
Our Church
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
Our Foundations
Our local church is just one of many in a global network of faith-forging houses of worship. Since its establishment in 1816, the AME Church continues to grow towards creating a world where everyone can live in peace and harmony, regardless of their personal opinions or cultural backgrounds. And so, through a variety of enriching gatheri
Our local church is just one of many in a global network of faith-forging houses of worship. Since its establishment in 1816, the AME Church continues to grow towards creating a world where everyone can live in peace and harmony, regardless of their personal opinions or cultural backgrounds. And so, through a variety of enriching gatherings & teachings we believe that Stephen Chapel has God's power & benevolence to bring people together and heal the divisions that so often tear us apart.
Our Foundations
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
Our Foundations
When we take time to consider where we are compared to where we could be, we can't help but have uplifting worship services! Our joy is sustained through the roots of our freedom empowering, relatable 'religion' established in and through Jesus, THE Christ. And with the Holy Bible as our foundation, we can always believe and be glad tha
When we take time to consider where we are compared to where we could be, we can't help but have uplifting worship services! Our joy is sustained through the roots of our freedom empowering, relatable 'religion' established in and through Jesus, THE Christ. And with the Holy Bible as our foundation, we can always believe and be glad that the primary sacrifice we ever need to make every day of our lives is actively trusting and applying the pathways to peace it contains.
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
Did you know that the power of making things right is not done by might but by sight? Well, of course, that may not be true for everyone. However, the history and legacy of our church was inspired by those having not only the belief, but the sight through God's words of greater vision, plans and promises, to see a community of people be
Did you know that the power of making things right is not done by might but by sight? Well, of course, that may not be true for everyone. However, the history and legacy of our church was inspired by those having not only the belief, but the sight through God's words of greater vision, plans and promises, to see a community of people being worthy of worshipping God without the interference of worldly philosophies or man-made preferences. Glory be to our Faithful and Almighty God and Father!
Our Prayer Hub
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
Our Pioneers & Trailblazers
There's a saying which basically states: 'Whomever bows or kneels humbly to THE One, can authentically stand and deliver before anyone.' Our version is no doubt a paraphrase, however it speaks volumes of absolute truth. And this is why we love to pray just as much as we love to praise! Our Holy Bible tells us to pray without ceasing.
There's a saying which basically states: 'Whomever bows or kneels humbly to THE One, can authentically stand and deliver before anyone.' Our version is no doubt a paraphrase, however it speaks volumes of absolute truth. And this is why we love to pray just as much as we love to praise! Our Holy Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. But how? By letting the Holy Spirit tap on our hearts to pray as He directs about everything and everyone we encounter, everyday. Now, with a prayer life like that, who has time to gossip, complain or devise plots and schemes against anyone? We certainly don't. Seeking a prayer-filled fellowship? Join us in ours.
Our Church Calendar
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
At nearly any given time, in almost any given place you can find our connectional Church bustling with soul-searching, soul-winning, soul-saving activities for all ages and stages, faces and phases. With our structure of numerous districts, auxiliaries and publications supporting every member willing to cheerfully use their God-given gif
At nearly any given time, in almost any given place you can find our connectional Church bustling with soul-searching, soul-winning, soul-saving activities for all ages and stages, faces and phases. With our structure of numerous districts, auxiliaries and publications supporting every member willing to cheerfully use their God-given gift and talent for God's glory and toward their promised reward, all have the opportunity to find a place to belong while fulfilling God's Great Commission. Our Holy Bible tells us that 'Faith without works is dead' and we are grateful for where there have been two as well as where there have been two hundred, God has been with them in their midst, ensuring "the work is all divine."
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
Our Virtual Daily/Sunday Church School Lessons
If you're looking for strong, Bible-based referencing made relatable to real time, real world, real life living, you'll find it within the plethora of resources our Christian Education departments maintain. Got a topic impacting individuals, couples, families, teams, groups and even the leaders in your circles? No worries, we have a .
If you're looking for strong, Bible-based referencing made relatable to real time, real world, real life living, you'll find it within the plethora of resources our Christian Education departments maintain. Got a topic impacting individuals, couples, families, teams, groups and even the leaders in your circles? No worries, we have a .PUB for that! Besides our global Church's award=winning newspaper, The Christian Recorder, we have our always eagerly anticipated, Liberating Faith Studies curriculum for every standard age group. Not only do the Liberating Faith Studies lessons enrich on Sundays, but the Daily Home Bible readings nudge you into taking the time to have your own private time of deep dive study and adventurous research into what true Christian living is all about.
Our Sermon Center
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Our Online Learning Library
Even the strongest of warriors among God's people needs to hear the kind of message that doesn't just make them feel good enough to shout, leave their seat and emotionally empty their pockets, but actually works on their wellness by revealing spiritual tools and weapons truly needed for them to strategically run their race with new eyes,
Even the strongest of warriors among God's people needs to hear the kind of message that doesn't just make them feel good enough to shout, leave their seat and emotionally empty their pockets, but actually works on their wellness by revealing spiritual tools and weapons truly needed for them to strategically run their race with new eyes, and renewed passion. They say that no matter how many sides there are to a story, always add one more to make sure there's a place for the truth. And so, as we all navigate tidal waves of information sourced by those who are actually determined to make the Holy Bible irrelevant and the Holy Spirit ineffective in people's lives, Stephen Chapel remains steadfast in teaching while preaching what will not only hit the spot, but heal it as well for the purposes of each one wisely defining and refining their own pilgrim journey. For any needing a fresh wind, fresh fire, fearless facts message, you'll hear it here, at Stephen Chapel AMEC in Gause, TX.
Our Online Learning Library
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Our Online Learning Library
We all know, or should know, that there are many things to which we will find ourselves responding "I didn't know that!" For that reason, this virtual, suggested reading and limited borrowing library was developed to help church members in any and every leadership role to remain lifelong learners of not only their faith and Christian lif
We all know, or should know, that there are many things to which we will find ourselves responding "I didn't know that!" For that reason, this virtual, suggested reading and limited borrowing library was developed to help church members in any and every leadership role to remain lifelong learners of not only their faith and Christian lifestyle, but other faiths and non-Christian lifestyles also. Naturally, this means select books which have been banned in public schools will also be included and it is with trust in the patron's maturity level being at or above the level of GC-focused intentions, many minds and lives will be renewed, changed and saved. The materials and resources which will be contained in this library are being made available with the goal of our members having as well-rounded and balanced viewpoints as possible for the benefit of their interaction with persons not found in their usual academic, social or religious circles. For any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the Pastor for better and mutual clarity.
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Per the pastor's vision and mission, Stephen Chapel's in-reach and outreach programs are in a season of focusing on total wellness. For the sake of all its members being soundly capable of caring for themselves, loved ones and others as much and as comfortably as possible in times of nationally and globally fractured and broken supply cha
Per the pastor's vision and mission, Stephen Chapel's in-reach and outreach programs are in a season of focusing on total wellness. For the sake of all its members being soundly capable of caring for themselves, loved ones and others as much and as comfortably as possible in times of nationally and globally fractured and broken supply chains, Stephen Chapel is activating a variety of DIY and "prepper" type preparedness agendas for self-caring and community sharing. With special regard for our Stephen Chapel's elderly and physically challenged membership, our in-reach is a comprehensive program developed from the "Anchoring Your Wellness" and "Well Being" books by Howard Clinebell. Likewise, our outreach will focus on the overall wellness of girls & boys/young women & young men who have the stamp of marginalization and disassociation placed on them by the powers that be, to include the Christian church. Few discussion topics will be off-limits for both ministries, because the purpose of God's people truly knowing what love means, and how Believers are to love each other is the key to genuine healing and harmony in this world.
Our Fundraisers & Futures
Our Fundraisers & Futures
Our Inreach & Outreach Ministries
Partnering with our outreach ministry's sources, Stephen Chapel will be venturing into the Vintage, Native and Afrofuturistic arenas of clothing, accessories and decor with the intention of refashioning the self-esteem and style sense of our up and coming generations. This venture will consist of not only selling textiles and crafts, but
Partnering with our outreach ministry's sources, Stephen Chapel will be venturing into the Vintage, Native and Afrofuturistic arenas of clothing, accessories and decor with the intention of refashioning the self-esteem and style sense of our up and coming generations. This venture will consist of not only selling textiles and crafts, but providing sewing lessons, opportunities for art instruction and producing public events promoting creative talents. The funding this venture generates will be applied towards supply storage and meal provisions for aged-out foster and/or orphaned boys & girls/young men & young women who are lifestyle survivors from having been stolen/kidnapped for modern day slavery which includes: trafficking into forced house servant labor and/or forced breeding, and/or forced sexxx work, as well as survivors/escapees of domestic abuse/violent intimate relationships.
Our Pastor
Our Fundraisers & Futures
Contact & Communicate
Reverend Constance Coleman-Fletcher has lost all of her initial embarrassment in sharing the reasons why she just knew she could talk God out of calling her to anything more than any of the usual Lay level committees or auxiliaries she was already actively involved in. She's willing to tell all the ways she tried to convince God of how un
Reverend Constance Coleman-Fletcher has lost all of her initial embarrassment in sharing the reasons why she just knew she could talk God out of calling her to anything more than any of the usual Lay level committees or auxiliaries she was already actively involved in. She's willing to tell all the ways she tried to convince God of how unworthy she was and to choose her husband instead. She shares how even after being ordained and pastoring, she had to have a little talk with Jesus about why "I was thoroughly ticked at how much I was struggling with enjoying my calling," Learning Tiffany Haddish had written a book about being the last Black unicorn. sparked her curiosity which led to discovering how the Black unicorn had different and special but not always popular qualities which overarched the universal standard of the white unicorn. Then it clicked. "Stepping over the whispers of color-coded pride, I realized the allegoric struggle of me fighting my Black unicorn self by trying to shrink and hide my differences and special qualities in order to fit in as the popular, universal standard. Only God could've reached me like that. And you know what, no more struggle. Like my celestial Father, I am that I am. Period."
Contact & Communicate
Our Fundraisers & Futures
Contact & Communicate
It's an amazing thought to consider how much more global an already international Church can be. Just like that, a quaint, historical church named Stephen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Gause, TX - a place many never knew and likely many never will have known existed, even among African Methodists in the same state! That i
It's an amazing thought to consider how much more global an already international Church can be. Just like that, a quaint, historical church named Stephen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Gause, TX - a place many never knew and likely many never will have known existed, even among African Methodists in the same state! That is, unless,, they're a fan and/or follower of blues and folk singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster. Or, a fan/follower of professional wrestler, Lance Archer. Or, a fan/follower of professional baseball players Ox Miller and Jo-Jo Moore. Or, a fan/follower of Western swing musician, songwriter and bandleader, Bob Willis. Bottom line, if you're seeking a church home away from the limelight, spotlight or strobe light, you can join us every 1st and 3rd Sunday in person at 11:00 A.M., and 24/7 on the web, where we keep it simple: we record what we can and then we post it. That's all. And if that's all the bandwidth you have for church involvement these days, we'll just be glad to know that you watched the video. Either way, you and your family's presence, participation, connection and kind communication are welcome!