First Assembly of God Fernandina - Fernandina Beach (FL)

Dalton Cowan I havent been to this church in a while because I moved back to my home state after departing the Navy but I know Pastor Chris and his incredible family personally. He is truly a great man and never in all my life has anyone been able to make me feel that close to God. It has been 3 years and I still feel God calling me back, telling me to move again.. I will one day

Judith Harris I have never experienced a church and congregation as accepting and supportive as this church. You are welcomed and loved whether you attend once a week or once a year. Pastor Ida is a special lady. It was a blessing for me to have found Prince of Peace. Everyone is welcome.

Janet White You are welcome. You will be welcome. Looking for a community church to fellowship with? We will be waiting to see you and your family.

Roads Traveled Photography First Missionary Baptist Church 1860 The First Missionary Baptist Church was founded by slaves in 1860 under the leadership of its first pastor. Elder William Rose of Savannah, Georgia. The congregation worshipped in multiple buildings until settling at its current location in 1873. Completed in 1874, this wood frame vernacular Church exhibits classical and medieval elements, and is the oldest known black Missionary Baptist Church with uninterrupted service in Florida. The Church had many distinguished members, including Peggy Bailey, the first president of the Florida Women’s Convention in 1899; Missionary Emma B. Delaney, founder of the Suehn Industrial Mission in Liberia in 1912; and the Reverend Edward M. Brawley, the first black graduate of Bucknell University and the first president of Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. These distinguished members, and the congregation as a whole were an integral part of Amelia Island’s culture. The Church steeple was removed in 1958 after being damaged by lightning and was replaced after 40 years. The First Missionary Baptist Church was listed on the National Historical Places in 1973 as a contributing building in the Fernandina Beach Historic District.

Roads Traveled Photography New Zion Baptist Church, the second oldest and largest black Baptist Church on Amelia Island, was founded on May 15, 1870 under the leadership of Reverend Lewis Cook (1834-1880). He and 69 parishioners held their first meeting in a stable on First Street and later in peoples’ homes. The 69 parishioners, supported by “Father Cook,” purchased the land for the church on April 1, 1878. The original wood church, built in 1881 on the present site, was destroyed by fire on the morning of February 11, 1907. The current structure, built on the same site and completed by November 1907, was constructed of cement brick veneer and remains unchanged today. William “Billy” Rivers, a well-known black contractor, supervised the project. Reverend P.A. Callaham, Bachelor of Divinity, served as Pastor. New Zion has a historical, cultural and spiritual significance, particularly during the segregation era, when it was the leading and largest church used for graduations and other community events. Under the leadership of 22 pastors, New Zion has for over 100 years contributed to the community and remains a cherished historical site in the historic district of Fernandina Beach.

Jesse McDonald A little biased, but RCC rocks!

Peggy Schumacher Wonderful church! Very welcoming.

Amy Maloy I love this church and am proud to call it my home church. Everyone is so welcoming and warm. Pastor Rob has a gift of preaching that is unlike any Ive ever experienced. Highly recommend.