The Historic St. Peter Church

St. Peter A.M.E. Church has existed in New Orleans for more than 175 years.

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REVITALIZATION CAMPAIGN

By investing in the restoration and revitalization of St. Peter AME Church, you are not only preserving a historic landmark but also empowering a community of faith to thrive and make a lasting impact.

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1201 Cadiz Street

A.M.E.

St. Peter Church is a National Historic Landmark

St. Peter A.M.E. Church has existed in New Orleans for more than one hundred and forty-five years. It celebrated the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of its history in 1991. On March 21, 1979, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

the oldest surviving church in the community

we have relocated our services

11001 Chef Menteur Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70127

Sunday School 9am Service 10am

Church Service

Sunday at 11am

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Empower the Future

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Leviticus 27:30

To the Scripture

1 John 4:16 NIV

GOD is

And so, we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16 As children of the most high God, He is whatever we need Him to be. He is the ultimate source of all our needs both in the physical realm and in the spiritual realm. Read the following scriptures whenever you don’t know where to go for help: Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” 1 John 1:5 – “God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.” John 4:24 – “God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship him in spirit and truth.” Isaiah 44:6 – “This is what the Lord says – Israel’s King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I am the first and I am the last; apart from me there is no God.” John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 18:2 – “The Lord is my protector; he is my strong fortress. My God is my protection, and with him I am safe.” Psalm 54:4 – “Behold, God is my helper; the Lord is the sustainer of my life.” Psalm 103:2-4 – “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”

By Jacqueline C. Winston

Reverend Marques D. Smith

Reverend Marques D. Smith is a lifelong devoted member of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church with a rich history of service across multiple districts. Born in the 4th District, baptized in the 9th, and reared in the 8th, Rev. Smith has deep roots in the connectional church.

He currently serves as the Pastor of both Cummings-Wilson AME and Historic St. Peter-AME churches. Appointed in November 2025, Rev. Smith is dedicated to guiding these two historic congregations toward a unified future of Christian love and community impact.

A committed theologian, Rev. Smith holds an Associate degree in Religion from River Parish Community College and a Bachelor’s in Humanities and Religion from Franciscan University (formerly Our Lady of the Lake College). He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Turner Theological Seminary. His pastoral journey began in his teenage years when he accepted his call to preach. He was later ordained an Itinerant Deacon by Bishop Carolyn Tyler-Guidry and an Itinerant Elder by Bishop Julius Harrison McAllister, Sr.

Rev. Smith’s leadership extends beyond the pulpit. He serves as the 8th District Protocol Chair and is an active member of the Social Action and Christian Education committees. Previously, he pastored Bethel-St. Francisville and Venerable Chapel-Greensburg, and served as a supply pastor for Trinity-Gonzales and St. Stephen-Kenner.

Guided by 1 Corinthians 12:4, “There are a diversity of gifts, but the same spirit,” Rev. Smith believes that every believer possesses a God-given gift for the Kingdom, and his ministry focuses on making room for those gifts to flourish. He is happily married to Sis. Tanya (Wilson) Smith, and they are the proud parents of an adult daughter, Twila.

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Why Your Donation Matters:

Your generous contribution will directly support the realization of this vision. By investing in the restoration and revitalization of St. Peter AME Church, you are not only preserving a historic landmark but also empowering a community of faith to thrive and make a lasting impact.

Parsonage Restoration

Transforming the parsonage next door into a rental property to generate income that will support the church's community programs and outreach efforts.