JACOBS CHAPEL AME

M OUNT LAUREL, NJ

Jacobs Chapel AME is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church located in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The church was established in 1818 by a group of free African Americans who sought a place to worship without discrimination. The original church building was a small log cabin, but it has since been replaced by a larger, modern facility.

The church has a rich history of community involvement and social justice activism. During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, Jacobs Chapel AME played a significant role in organizing protests and advocating for equal rights for African Americans. The church also hosts a variety of community events and programs, including youth programs, Bible studies, and outreach ministries.

The interior of the church features stained glass windows and artwork depicting significant events in African American history. The sanctuary is spacious and well-lit, with comfortable seating and a stage for performances and sermons. The church also has a fellowship hall and kitchen for community gatherings and events.

Overall, Jacobs Chapel AME is a vibrant and welcoming place of worship and community for all who seek to follow in the footsteps of its founders and continue their legacy of faith, activism, and social justice.

JACOBS CHAPEL AME is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in M OUNT LAUREL NJ. US MID #8403400642

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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JACOBS CHAPEL COLEMANTOWN FOUNDATION
318 ELBO LANE
M OUNT LAUREL
NJ
08054-9637

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