About Saint Andrews Ame Church
Saint Andrews Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 2131 8TH STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95818. You can reach Saint Andrews Ame Church at +19164481428.
Patron saint of Saint Andrews Ame Church
Other churches named after Saint Andrews
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Andrews are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Catholic · Boulder City, NV
Saint Andrews Catholic Church
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Episcopal · Denver, CO
Saint Andrews Episcopal Church
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Presbyterian · Macon, GA
Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church
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Episcopal · Bloomfield, CT
Old Saint Andrews Episcopal Church of Bloomfield
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Anglican · Tallahassee, FL
Saint Andrews Anglican Church
Saint Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church (Sacramento, California)
The Saint Andrews African Methodist Episcopal Church is an African Methodist Episcopal Church in Sacramento, California, founded in 1850. It was the first African American church in California and the first AME Church on the West Coast of the United States. It was originally located at 715 Seventh Street, which is marked by a historical plaque. This church is still active, and is presently located at 2131 Eighth Street in Sacramento. It is listed as a California Historical Landmark since May 5, 1994. It was formerly known as the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church and the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Where is Saint Andrews Ame Church located?
Saint Andrews Ame Church is located at 2131 8TH STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95818. The building sits at coordinates 38.56867, -121.50137, placing it in Sacramento, CA 95818.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 174 ft
- Public parking 312 ft
- Public parking 571 ft
- Public parking 591 ft
- Public parking 630 ft
- 9th St + T St · SacRT 466 ft
- 8th St + W St · SacRT 502 ft
- 9th St + V St · SacRT 554 ft
- 8th St + T St · SacRT 591 ft
- 9th St + W St · SacRT 935 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 6, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Saint Andrews Ame Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Saint Andrews Ame Church
Questions and answers about Saint Andrews Ame Church
- What denomination is Saint Andrews Ame Church?
- This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Saint Andrews Ame Church located?
- Saint Andrews Ame Church is located at 2131 8TH STREET, Sacramento, CA, 95818.
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