Quinn Chapel AME Church
Louisville
KY

40203-1553

Quinn Chapel AME Church, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Who we are

Quinn Chapel African Episcopal Church is located on 1901 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky 40203. Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church is also rich in history. It was the venue of the first school for people of African descent established. It was the gathering place for the Civil Rights effort that brought change in the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Quinn Chapel was the rally place for the first boycott of the Trolley cars in Louisville which led to the desegregation of the Trolley.

Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church is a vibrant and growing church nestled in the urban setting. Our setting presents an ideal opportunity to serve the community. Most importantly, we are growing spiritually and seeking every opportunity to be empowered by the Holy Spirit for effective service.

Our Mission Statement:

Reaching Up To God In Vibrant Worship
Reaching In Fellowship With Each Other
Reaching Out In Service To Humanity

It's our goal not only to establish viable relationships within our church community but with the community we exist in. we are committed to the Matthew 28 imperative to "Go" into all the world, thus Christ has called us to serve the world.

Our Vision:

At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.

Location of worship / Church Address

1901 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203-1553
United States
Phone: 502-583-0324
Fax: 502-583-6223

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1901 W Muhammad Ali Blvd
Louisville, KY 40203-1553
United States
Phone: 502-583-0324
Fax: 502-583-6223

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Ephesians 1:2

Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Rev. Walter W. Reid, Jr.
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The Reverend Walter Winstead Reid, Jr. was born January 15, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Rev. Walter W. Reid Sr. and the late Mrs. Jerrie L. Reid. He is married to Evangelist Brenda L. Reid and is the proud father of three daughters, Kimberly, Brennan, and Shaquita; and grandfather of two, MaKayla and MaKenzi.

He has successfully matriculated as an alumnus of Trevecca Nazarene University where he holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management. He also holds an Associate Degree in Business from Nashville Community State College. Reverend Reid has furthered his post graduate studies at the Memphis Theological Seminary and at Trevecca Nazarene University where he obtained a Master’s Degree of Theological Studies.

Reverend Reid’s extensive experience in the Banking Industry led to his personal and professional associations with the Minority Banker’s Association and the Chamber of Commerce. This same experience of over 20 years further lends itself to his significant accomplishments in the areas of finance and construction, more specifically, a variety of projects that were initiated or completed during his pastorates. Most notably, those projects have included the building of an Educational Facility and Sanctuary expansion at St. John A.M.E. Church in Springfield, Tennessee, along with the acquisition of land. Rev. Reid also served as coordinator for a substantial tornado restoration project at St. Peter A.M.E. Church, Clarksville, Tennessee, an important landmark that is recorded on the National Register of Historic Places, along with acquisition of land.

Under the auspices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, he is a fifth generation A.M.E. minister. Previously, he has served as Pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church, Memphis, Tennessee; St. Peter A.M.E.

Church, Clarksville, Tennessee; St. John A.M.E. Church, Springfield, Tennessee, Clayborn Chapel A.M.E Church, Williamsport, Tennessee, Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church, Nashville TN and served as Presiding Elder of the North and South District of the Tennessee Annual conference. He is currently appointed as the Presiding Elder of the Louisville District of the Kentucky Annual Conference and Senior Pastor of Quinn Chapel A.M.E. Church, Louisville, Kentucky.
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Rev. Walter W. Reid, Jr. & Evangelist Brenda Reid
Pastor Troy I. and Dr. Maxine L. Thomas (years of ministry 2013-2022)
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Belma Lunderman McClaskey
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Sunday Church School 9:30 am

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 am

Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 pm via Zoom

Zoom ID: 322 071 6447

Service Times last updated on the 1st of June, 2023


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Quinn Chapel AME Church, Louisville, Kentucky, United States



Quinn Chapel AME Church History

One of Louisville’s oldest African American congregations, Quinn Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1838 as “Bethel, House of God”, in a room over a public stable at Second and Main Streets. The Church is named after the Right Reverend William Paul Quinn, a Senior Bishop in the A.M.E. Church (from 1848 to 1873) and the first African American Bishop to visit the City of Louisville, Kentucky.

About 10 years after its founding, the Church relocated to Fourth and Green (now named ‘Liberty’) Streets., where it became known also as the ‘Old Fourth Street Church’.

After another move to Ninth and Green Streets and a short stay, a new brick building for the Church was completed and dedicated in 1854 at Ninth Street and Walnut Street (now ‘Muhammad Ali Boulevard’).

There the Church remained until 1910, when it moved to its fifth location at 912 West Chestnut Street. The building, originally built in 1884, was purchased from Weaver Memorial Baptist Church, a white congregation. This building is noted as a prime example of the Gothic Revival architectural style.

Quinn Chapel has retained its integrity in design, materials and craftsmanship. The eastern steeple has been removed but original stained glass windows and decorative masonry features are still intact. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The now Quinn Chapel Church was erected, and the congregation transitioned there in 2002, located on Muhammad Ali Boulevard between 19th and 20th Streets. This is the current and perhaps its final location at 1901 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, Kentucky.


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The old Quinn Chapel AME Church
Quinn Chapel AME Church, Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Old church sanctuary
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