It is with great joy and thanksgiving that we celebrate 160 years of faithful ministry!
As a church family, we rejoice under our anniversary theme: “Celebrating Our Faithful Legacy: Engaging in Fruitful Ministry, Embracing Our Divine Destiny” Matthew 19:26–30; Hebrews 11:1–6
We invite you to join us throughout this special anniversary year as we honor our rich heritage, celebrate God’s faithfulness, and look forward to the future He has prepared for Gaines Chapel A.M.E. Church.
Please mark your calendars for these exciting celebration events:
160th Anniversary Revival Services
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 7:00 p.m
Rev. Dr. C. Michele Langston, Pastor, Mt. Pisgah AMEC
160th Church Anniversary Worship Service
Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.
Rev. Dr. Dederick Rivers, Presiding Elder, Capital District
Radiant in White Legacy Gala: Celebrating 160 Years
Saturday, November 21, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
With Bishop Harry L Seawright
Martin’s West in Woodlawn, Maryland
$100 per ticket
As part of this historic celebration, we invite you to support the ongoing ministry of Gaines Chapel by purchasing an advertisement in our Electronic Souvenir Journal. The journal will be showcased during the Gala and featured on the church website afterwards, providing a lasting tribute to this milestone celebration.
Your advertisement is a wonderful way to:
- Honor or memorialize a loved one.
- Promote your business or organization.
- Extend congratulations to Gaines Chapel on 160 years of faithful ministry.
- Recognize your church, ministry, or community organization.
Advertising Opportunities - Full Page
To Purchase an Ad:
- Complete the Ad Submission Form.
- Submit payment as instructed on the Ad Submission Form.
- Email your completed advertisement to GainesChapelAMECMediaCommittee@gmail.com.
- All advertisements and payments must be received by October 1, 2026 to be included in the print version, if received after October 1st, it will only be in the online version after the event.