+Honoring Traditions+Celebrating Heritage+Strengthening Community+
WELCOME to the AFRICAN EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The African Episcopal Church is an international church of faithful believers dedicated to the preservation and celebration of African heritage, culture, and spirituality within the life of the Christian faith. We affirm that our identity as people of African descent is both sacred and inseparable from our call to follow Christ.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the African Episcopal Church to call together the people of God, scattered to the four corners of the earth, and unite them as one body, one faith, and one people under the banner of Yahusha HaMaschiach, our Lord, our Redeemer, and our soon-coming King.
Empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to restore the dignity of our people, proclaim the Good News of salvation, and build the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven.
Honoring Traditions:
At the African Episcopal Church, we cherish the timeless traditions that have been passed down through generations. Our worship services, liturgical practices, and community rituals are deeply rooted in the Episcopal faith, providing a spiritual anchor in an ever-changing world.
Celebrating Heritage:
We take immense pride in our Afrocentric focus, celebrating the diverse and rich heritage of the African diaspora. Through music, dance, art, and storytelling, we honor the contributions and histories of our ancestors, ensuring that their legacy continues to inspire and guide us.
Strengthening Community:
Community is at the heart of everything we do. From outreach programs to social gatherings, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and diversified atmosphere that fosters strong, traditional family values. Together, we work towards a future where love, understanding, and unity prevail.
Join Us:
We invite you to join us in our journey of faith and community. Whether you are looking for a place to worship, a community to belong to, or a way to connect with your heritage, the African Episcopal Church welcomes you with open arms.
Join us in honoring our past, celebrating our present, and building a future filled with faith, love, and community.
African Episcopal Church 2025 Synod
Louisville, Kentucky
📅 Thursday, November 20 – Saturday, November 22, 2025
The African Episcopal Church joyfully announces the 2025 Synod, a sacred convocation of clergy, laity, and faithful from across the United States and abroad. Join us in Louisville, Kentucky, for three days of worship, unity, and renewal, as we gather under the theme:
🌟 Theme:
“Strengthening the Faith, Expanding the Kingdom”
So were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.
Acts 16:5
🌍✨ ANNOUNCEMENT ✨🌍
📢 The African Episcopal Church is excited to announce the launch of our official weekly podcast:
🎙️ M O V E M E N T: The Weekly Podcast of the AEC
📅 Episode 1 Premieres Monday, October 6
Theme: “Reading Scripture with African & Afro-Latino Eyes”
Join us as we explore the rich heritage, powerful testimonies, and living witness of the African and Afro-Latino Christian experience. Each week we’ll bring you Scripture, conversation, community stories, and encouragement for the journey of faith.
🙌 Come be part of the Movement – where faith, heritage, and transformation meet.
📌 Watch & Listen Here:
Current AEC News & Events
The African Episcopal Church (AEC) is a vibrant and historic Christian denomination that draws heavily from the African American experience. Our News and Events section introduces you to our faith community.
Coming Events: From Sunday worship services to conferences to outreach initiatives, see what events are coming up at the AEC.
Stories of Hope: Learn inspirational stories of hope, perseverance, and triumph about how the AEC has affected individuals and families.
Relevant Notices: Keep up with the news, for example, pastoral replacements, initiatives, or important dates.
Find a Parish Near You
Are you seeking a warm, spiritually rewarding church? Check our Find a Parish feature to find an African Episcopal Church congregation near you.
Our parishes vary in their styles of worship, community service, and spiritual development. Meet other Christians, attend meaningful services, and feel the warmth of our religious family.
Media Center
Experience the spiritual heritage of the African Episcopal Church through our multimedia services. Explore our collection of videos that move, motivate, and challenge your faith.
You can experience worship in the moment with our live-streamed services and events. Reach out to our worldwide community, and pray, worship and connect in your own home.
A Movement of Faith, Heritage, and Unity
The Fellowship of Afro-Episcopal Churches (FAEC) is the official auxiliary body of the African Episcopal Church (AEC) — uniting liturgical and sacramental churches of African descent who share Episcopal order, apostolic faith, and the sacred mission of restoring the beauty and dignity of African Christian worship.
FAEC stands at the heart of a global movement to decolonize the altar, reaffirm African theological identity, and strengthen unity among all who walk in the Anglican, Episcopal, and sacramental tradition throughout Africa and the diaspora.
“We need not choose between the Cross and our culture – for in Christ, both are redeemed.”
– The Most Rev. D. E. Chase, Ph.D., OSP
Presiding Archbishop & Primate, African Episcopal Church
Our Mission
To serve as a spiritual, liturgical, and educational fellowship dedicated to:
Reclaiming the sacred roots of African Christian faith
Restoring dignity and cultural integrity within worship
Renewing the altar through Afrocentric theology and sacramental life
