African Methodist Episcopal · NC

St. James Ame Zion Church

524 Ponderosa Lane, Wilmington, NC 28409

About St. James Ame Zion Church


St. James Ame Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal parish located at 524 Ponderosa Lane, Wilmington, NC, 28409. The St. James Ame Zion Church parish office answers at +19105200899.

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Patron saint of St. James Ame Zion Church


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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Where is St. James Ame Zion Church located?


St. James Ame Zion Church is located at 524 Ponderosa Lane, Wilmington, NC, 28409. The building sits at coordinates 34.18895, -77.87724, placing it in Wilmington, NC 28409.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around St. James Ame Zion Church


The ZIP code 28409 area around St. James Ame Zion Church is home to 34,397 residents with a median household income of $101,796 and a median age of 43.8 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

34,397 Residents in ZIP 28409
43.8 Median age
$101,796 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St. James Ame Zion 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Questions and answers about St. James Ame Zion Church


What denomination is St. James Ame Zion Church?
This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Where is St. James Ame Zion Church located?
The parish is located at 524 Ponderosa Lane, Wilmington, NC, 28409.
Who is the patron saint of St. James Ame Zion Church?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.

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