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Eleven people gathered in the home of Mattie Throckmorton on U Street in Northwest, 94 years ago for the purpose of organising an African Mediodist Episcopal (AME) Church in the District. Their intention was to build a tabernacle "to the glory of God."
What started as a small group grew to become a large congregation at the Turner Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church, now located in Hyattsville, Md.
The members celebrated the church's anniversary on Sun., July 19, with the unveiling of several stained glass windows highlighting significant milestones in AME history. One window features AME founder Bishop Richard Allen, and his wife, Sarah. Another window highlights the election and consecration of Reverend Vashti McKensie, the denomination's first female Bishop, who currently serves as Presiding Prelate of the 13th Episcopal District. Another window depicts civil rights icon Rosa Parks.
"The future of Turner is more...