St. James Alpharetta Alpharetta GA
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Who we are
At St. James Alpharetta, we believe in embracing one another with the same love and devotion Christ Jesus showed for us. Our fellowship focuses on equipping and empowering our family members in Christ with the full benefits of walking in faith, peace, community, identity, and direction.
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Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams
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3000 Webb Bridge Rd
Alpharetta,
GA
30009
United States
Phone: 678-762-1543
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The Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams is a man of God, a husband, and a father. He grew up in High Springs, Florida, after moving from Walterboro, South Carolina. Pastor Williams received his Bachelors in Religion and Philosophy at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Furthermore, he received his Masters of Divinity and Doctorate of Ministry specializing in Death and Dying, in May 2007 at Gammon Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Williams has a passion for doing God’s work. He is the loving husband of 29 years to Davina Randolph. He is also the proud father of their 22-year-old daughter, Deviny, and their 17-year-old son, Justin.
Dr. Williams began his ministry under the mentorship of Rev. Emile Ennis at Fort Street UMC in Atlanta, Georgia. There, he served as an assistant pastor to the Homeless and Youth ministries. Subsequently, his ministry continued at St. Mary United Methodist Church in Hogansville, Georgia, and Burns United Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia. His ministry, with the help of God, grew from part-time to full-time status. Consequently, both churches increased in membership, expanded, and remodeled. He pastored both churches for 10 years, feeling blessed to do so.
God continued to expand Dr. Williams’ ministry in Douglasville, Georgia. He served as the pastor of Golden Memorial United Methodist Church for 13 years. While Dr. Williams was at Golden, its membership increased from 200 to over 1300 members. He served on the Rome Carrollton District Board of Ordained Ministry as Chairperson, of the District Strategic Growth Committee. Currently, he serves on the Black Congregational Development Committee, the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and the Committee on Local Pastors and Transfers. Lastly, he received the 2011 Denman Youth Award at Golden, as well as the 2015 Harry Denman Evangelism Award.
Dr. Williams’ is a builder, visionary, leader, and teacher and his greatest achievements follow the footsteps of what he believes. They are increasing parishioners, preparing them for the 21st century, and laying the foundation for a $28 million senior living community.
Dr. Williams has a passion for doing God’s work. He is the loving husband of 29 years to Davina Randolph. He is also the proud father of their 22-year-old daughter, Deviny, and their 17-year-old son, Justin.
Dr. Williams began his ministry under the mentorship of Rev. Emile Ennis at Fort Street UMC in Atlanta, Georgia. There, he served as an assistant pastor to the Homeless and Youth ministries. Subsequently, his ministry continued at St. Mary United Methodist Church in Hogansville, Georgia, and Burns United Methodist Church in Newnan, Georgia. His ministry, with the help of God, grew from part-time to full-time status. Consequently, both churches increased in membership, expanded, and remodeled. He pastored both churches for 10 years, feeling blessed to do so.
God continued to expand Dr. Williams’ ministry in Douglasville, Georgia. He served as the pastor of Golden Memorial United Methodist Church for 13 years. While Dr. Williams was at Golden, its membership increased from 200 to over 1300 members. He served on the Rome Carrollton District Board of Ordained Ministry as Chairperson, of the District Strategic Growth Committee. Currently, he serves on the Black Congregational Development Committee, the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry and the Committee on Local Pastors and Transfers. Lastly, he received the 2011 Denman Youth Award at Golden, as well as the 2015 Harry Denman Evangelism Award.
Dr. Williams’ is a builder, visionary, leader, and teacher and his greatest achievements follow the footsteps of what he believes. They are increasing parishioners, preparing them for the 21st century, and laying the foundation for a $28 million senior living community.
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3000 Webb Bridge Road
Alpharetta, GA
30009
Alpharetta, GA
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St. James Alpharetta Service Times
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8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 PM
St. James Alpharetta service times last updated on the 22nd of October, 2024
8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 PM
St. James Alpharetta service times last updated on the 22nd of October, 2024
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St. James Alpharetta - Alpharetta, Georgia
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St. James Alpharetta History
Our Past, Present, and Future.
The Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church was organized in 1867, following the Civil War, and became part of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Transitioning into its historical context, its first known location was 109 Cumming Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Further along the timeline, in 1939, the Methodist Protestant, Methodist Episcopal, and the Methodist Episcopal Church South united to form the Methodist Church. Regardless of geographical location, the Colored Methodists were grouped into a single segregated Central Conference. Between 1956 and 1966, an effort began to merge black churches from the Central Jurisdiction into the General Conference.
In 1963, the church broke ground at its prior Kimball Bridge Road location, initiating discussions about changing the church’s name. Transitioning into 1967, they officially renamed the church St. James United Methodist Church, in honor of Trustee James Rucker. Then, on September 8, 1968, they celebrated the inauguration of the new church facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In that same year, the church became part of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. In 1997, because of the continued growth of the North Fulton area, St. James launched the Vision 2000 campaign.
Beginning in 1999, St. James experienced explosive membership growth. Today, under the leadership of the Senior Pastor, Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams, St. James remains one of the fastest-growing church congregations in Alpharetta. Located at 3000 Webb Bridge Road since 2004, the membership at St. James has grown to over 3600 members. The church currently has more than 36 ministries that free the oppressed, equip the masses, and exalt Jesus Christ. The church has two worship services, two corporate Bible studies, and weekly concentrated areas of study for men, women, youth, children, seniors, singles, and married couples. We give God the glory for what He has done in over 140 years in the life of the St. James family. Great is His faithfulness!
Manning Oaks
The congregation generated stewardship through tithes and offerings. Members and non-members gave out of their pockets. Whatever families and neighbors could afford to give during service, $1.00 to $100.00, went towards either the upkeep of the current church service needs and/or towards the building of the new church on Kimbell Bridge.
Special events were also meant to raise funds for The Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church. They would hold Music and Gospel events, Sunday night services, and Vacation Bible Study. Moreover, both white and black guests, along with local attendees or individuals from other churches, would eagerly participate in these events. Consequently, they gladly contributed money, thereby enhancing their fundraising efforts.
The youth was very active in the church. They took on the initiative and organized their fundraising events. Sister Chestene Carter’s mother, Sister Chessy Carter, was speaking during Sunday night church service and mentioned, “Let’s Build a Church”. It was the youth that adopted the name as their campaign name.
Kimball Bridge – Organized in 1967
Besides the monetary contributions, there were the labor contributions. Many people joined in to help build the church on Kimble Bridge, renaming it St. James United Methodist Church in 1967, located at 100 Kimble Bridge Road. Electricians donated their services to do the electrical work needed. Local men would take picks to dig up the floor so the professional tile layers could complete the floors. Many people, men and women in the district helped at no charge to the church.
Hembree Road – Vision 2000 Launched –
In 2002, the congregation moved to Hembree Road.
Webb Bridge Rd – Capital Campaign
Our Senior Pastors
1867 – Present
Rev. Jones Rev. Wood Rev. P. H. Mays Rev. M.H. Varner Rev. I. A. Sherman Rev. Oliver Gordon Rev. J. H. Zachery Rev. W. C. Davis Rev. G. C. Gissentanner Rev. M. G. Knight Rev. J. B. Garrison Rev. M. E. McMillan Dr. Amos O. Holmes Rev. A. C. Cobb Rev. G. L. Tate Rev. Richardson Rev. Wallace Bryant, Jr. Rev. Melvin F. Hardin, Jr Rev. Joe W. Beal Rev. Walter A. Perry Rev. Haynes T. Gainey Rev. Benjamin Nelson Rev. Gary Dean Rev. Hulon Kemp Rev. W.C. Dorsey
Rev. W.L. Dindule
Rev. Marvin A. Moss Rev. S. W. Walker
Rev. J. F. Wenery
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen Rev.W.C.Cato
Rev. James E. Reed
Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams
The Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church was organized in 1867, following the Civil War, and became part of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Transitioning into its historical context, its first known location was 109 Cumming Street, Alpharetta, Georgia. Further along the timeline, in 1939, the Methodist Protestant, Methodist Episcopal, and the Methodist Episcopal Church South united to form the Methodist Church. Regardless of geographical location, the Colored Methodists were grouped into a single segregated Central Conference. Between 1956 and 1966, an effort began to merge black churches from the Central Jurisdiction into the General Conference.
In 1963, the church broke ground at its prior Kimball Bridge Road location, initiating discussions about changing the church’s name. Transitioning into 1967, they officially renamed the church St. James United Methodist Church, in honor of Trustee James Rucker. Then, on September 8, 1968, they celebrated the inauguration of the new church facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. In that same year, the church became part of the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. In 1997, because of the continued growth of the North Fulton area, St. James launched the Vision 2000 campaign.
Manning Oaks
The congregation generated stewardship through tithes and offerings. Members and non-members gave out of their pockets. Whatever families and neighbors could afford to give during service, $1.00 to $100.00, went towards either the upkeep of the current church service needs and/or towards the building of the new church on Kimbell Bridge.
Special events were also meant to raise funds for The Alpharetta Colored Methodist Church. They would hold Music and Gospel events, Sunday night services, and Vacation Bible Study. Moreover, both white and black guests, along with local attendees or individuals from other churches, would eagerly participate in these events. Consequently, they gladly contributed money, thereby enhancing their fundraising efforts.
Kimball Bridge – Organized in 1967
Besides the monetary contributions, there were the labor contributions. Many people joined in to help build the church on Kimble Bridge, renaming it St. James United Methodist Church in 1967, located at 100 Kimble Bridge Road. Electricians donated their services to do the electrical work needed. Local men would take picks to dig up the floor so the professional tile layers could complete the floors. Many people, men and women in the district helped at no charge to the church.
Hembree Road – Vision 2000 Launched –
In 2002, the congregation moved to Hembree Road.
Webb Bridge Rd – Capital Campaign
Our Senior Pastors
1867 – Present
Rev. Jones Rev. Wood Rev. P. H. Mays Rev. M.H. Varner Rev. I. A. Sherman Rev. Oliver Gordon Rev. J. H. Zachery Rev. W. C. Davis Rev. G. C. Gissentanner Rev. M. G. Knight Rev. J. B. Garrison Rev. M. E. McMillan Dr. Amos O. Holmes Rev. A. C. Cobb Rev. G. L. Tate Rev. Richardson Rev. Wallace Bryant, Jr. Rev. Melvin F. Hardin, Jr Rev. Joe W. Beal Rev. Walter A. Perry Rev. Haynes T. Gainey Rev. Benjamin Nelson Rev. Gary Dean Rev. Hulon Kemp Rev. W.C. Dorsey
Rev. Marvin A. Moss Rev. S. W. Walker
Rev. J. F. Wenery
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen Rev.W.C.Cato
Rev. James E. Reed
Rev. Dr. Gregory S. Williams
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Teach us to serve Thee
Teach us, good Lord, to serve Thee as Thou deservest: To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for rest; To labour and not ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do Thy will.
St. James Alpharetta listing was last updated on the 22nd of October, 2024
