Our History

Saint Philip A.M.E. Church began in 1875 in Reynoldstown on Renfroe Street, under the Wylie and Selma Streets leadership of Rev. Browning. Under the pastorship of Rev. C. A. Wingfield, the second church was erected on Oliver Street, now know as Kenyon Street. Rev. J. R. Gardner began the Structure on the corner of Wylie and Selmon Streets in 1921. The building was completed in spring of 1922. The strong determination of the completion of the building at Wylie Street that still stands.

Saint Philip, 240 Candler Road

In 1977, a group of farsighted, faith-filled Trustees under the dynamic leadership of Pastor George Moore purchased a church at 240 Candler Road. There, the membership grew to over 6,000.
Pastor George Moore not only saw the vision but wrote the vision and with the help of the Almighty GOD  Saint Philip, 1607 Richard Allen Drive in 1998 the membership moved to our present edifice at 1607 Richard Allen drive. The history of Saint Philip is eloquent testimony to the faithfulness of OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST and the faith of the human spirit.