Welcome to Parks Chapel AME Church

Where Love and Faith Come Alive

WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!
Join Our Journey
Empowering Spirits, Enriching Lives

Meet the Ministerial Staff

Rev. Jarian DeMarr Stith, Sr.

Pastor

Mrs. Monica D. Stith

First Lady

Sis. Carolyn Norbeck

Steward Pro Tem

Sis. Connie Stephens

Violet Brown WMS President

Sis. Valerie Nash

Usher Board President

Sis. Kendall Young

YPD Contact

Bro. Zaire Smartt

YPD Contact

Sis. Dacia Nash Travis

Choir President/Lay Organization President

Min. Patrick D. Little

Parks Chapel Music Director

Min. Isaac Lindsey

Parks Chapel Percussionist

Sis. Aretha Clemons

Admin Assistant

About Us
At Parks Chapel AME Church, we are devoted to spreading Christ’s love and serving our community with heartfelt compassion. Our rich heritage of faith and fellowship inspires us to offer a warm and inviting environment where everyone is welcome to worship, grow spiritually, and contribute positively to our world.

Services

Sunday Worship

Join us every Sunday @ 10:30am for a service filled with inspiring sermons, uplifting music, and a welcoming community spirit. Not able to attend in person? Please call 848-777-1500 access 09302024# to attend service by telephone.

"This Do in Remembrance of Me"

Communion Sunday of a the New Conference Year 2024-2025

"Behold, I am doing a new thing" Isaiah 43:19

November 3, 2024 Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Welcomes Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., First Lady Monica and Jarian D. Stith, Jr.

Violet Brown Women's Missionary Society

Participate in the ministry of the organization beyond its congregation, know its community and partner with agencies to provide needed service to the community. Mission Statement: "We are called to strengthen our faith, and sent to continue the Ministry of Jesus Christ by Service and Witness to the World." "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." - Deuteronomy 15:11

Parks Chapel Praise & Worship Team

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Thanksgiving at Parks Chapel AME Church, November 28, 2024

Fellowship

Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - The combined fellowship of Trinity United Methodist, Parks Chapel AME and Shiloh AME Churches gathered to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. LaRon Stover, Pastor of Trinity UMC, East StL, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church
New Year's Day Communion Service 2025 @ Wesley Chapel AME Church - Assisting with Communion: (from L to R) Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastors Rick & Aurelia Jackson, and Rev. Mae Ella Williams
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith

Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - The combined fellowship of Trinity United Methodist, Parks Chapel AME and Shiloh AME Churches gathered to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. LaRon Stover, Pastor of Trinity UMC, East StL, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church
New Year's Day Communion Service 2025 @ Wesley Chapel AME Church - Assisting with Communion: (from L to R) Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastors Rick & Aurelia Jackson, and Rev. Mae Ella Williams
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith

Offering
Donations may be made in person by coin, cash, check or money order.  Please make checks and money orders payable to Parks Chapel AME Church.  If  donations, are mailed, please send to Parks Chapel AME Church, 4301 Baker Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL  62207.

 "Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7

Thank-you in advance for your  support.

Testimonials

     

 As a new member of Parks Chapel AME Church, I have grown so much spiritually. The church community is so welcoming, each sermon is uplifting, educational and inspiring and being a part of the Praise Team gives me such unspeakable joy! I truly look forward to becoming more involved in the Kingdom growth of Parks Chapel.. 

Sis. Aretha Clemons: New Member, Choir Member

 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 

Bro. Derrick Loving: New Member, Choir Member
  

Contact

  • Cahokia Heights, IL, USA
  • 4301 Baker Avenue Cahokia Heights, IL 62207

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