Get
to Know St. John's Presbyterian Church
On April 27, 1919, in the city of Detroit, Michigan,
39 missionary Christians founded the St. John's Presbyterian Church.
The Presbytery of Detroit chartered the first African-American Presbyterian
witness in the state of Michigan. The church was designated a Michigan
Historic Site on August 25, 1990.
The church is in its third location on the city's Eastside. The present
building was completed in 1966. The sanctuary opened for worship, the
people praising our Lord, on Christmas morning 1966.
The church's unique design seats worshipping believers at the feet of
the cross. The educational north wing occupies the Day Care Center.
The community south wing occupies the fellowship hall, administrative
offices and music room.
The pre-school Day Care Center for children was established in 1936.
The idea germinated in the visionary mind of Ms. Anne Lewis, the center's
first director. This vital ministry celebrates its 70th year of continuous
community service under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn G. Bennett.
We, the believers in Christ members, are very proud of our rich heritage.
We rejoice always; give praise and thanksgiving to our Lord for His
abundant blessings of the faithful shoulders we stand on. We accept
our charge of ensuring an African-American Presbyterian witness for
our Lord in the city of Detroit, Michigan and beyond to the glory of
God!
You
can download St. John's Mission
document here.
