First AME Church Pasadena

"Serving Since 1887" 

Sundays @ 9:30 a.m.

1700 N. Raymond Avenue Pasadena, CA  91103

Welcome to the First African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest Black congregation of denomination in Pasadena.  Serving the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and environmental needs of all people since 1887.

Rev. Larry E. Campbell, D. Min
Senior Pastor

Free Eaton Fire Community Resources

Open to all members of the Pasadena-Altadena Community

First AME Church is committed to providing assistance to the members of the Pasadena-Altadena Community that were affected by the Eaton Fires.   Tuesday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. our fellowship hall is open to members of the community to use the wifi for internet access, fellowship with family and friends, pickup free supplies such as toiletries, PPE, and bottle water, and free lunch served at 1:00 p.m.   On Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. free legal services are available.  Additionally, each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. workshops covering subjects such as real estate issues,  financial recovery and other important topics are provided.  

Trent Jones Benefit Concert
for Eaton Fire Victims

Trent Jones Concert

Medical Clinic

Rev. Larry E. Campbell, D. Min.

~ Senior Pastor ~

Mrs. Melinda G. Campbell

~ First Lady ~

Plan a Visit

 All are welcomed to worship and praise God at First AME Church.  If you would like more information before your visit, please call the church office at (626)798-0503 or you can click below to send an email for more information.

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About Us

First African Methodist Episcopal Church, the oldest Black congregation of denomination in Pasadena, was founded in the fall of 1887, in the home of Silas and Cynthia Carnahan. Under the direction of Rev. I. W. H. Nelson, the formal organization was completed in the spring of 1888. The first pastor appointed to serve the church was Rev. J. R. McClain.  We currently worship and serve the community at corner of Raymond and Penn, and Rev. Dr. Larry E. Campbell serves as the Senior Pastor.
Rev. and Mrs. Jesse Boyd and Rev. and Mrs. E. P. Williams, Sr.