The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia  the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jun 5, 2019

Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection

The Methodist Episcopal Church South was an outgrowth of Methodism, but some African-Americans that were converted to Christianity by slave masters desired to have and control their own church. This desire led these formerly enslaved people to form The Colored Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church. It was later renamed the Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church in 1956. The Atlanta-Rome District consists of 34 churches in Atlanta and surrounding areas, all within Georgia the Sixth Episcopal District. The Collection includes programs from worship services, funerals, events and church anniversaries; church histories; minutes from national and district annual conferences; and photographs. The photographs in this collection depict members of the congregation and various church groups at events and at home. The one recording in this collection is an interview with L. W. Jay, who discusses his history with the Atlanta-Rome District, along with various events and people he has worked with.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu

Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Teenagers at a religious summer camp. Written on verso: Youth Vacation Bible School - 6/26/07: Youth-Front row (left to right): (sitting) Mike Caldwell, Seth Stembridge. Back row (left to right): Linda Tarver, unknown, Toby Summers, [Valercia] Williams, [Dontarioies] Williams.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Five people standing in a line in front of a chapel altar. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. (Left to right) Steve Stembridge, [Chanterria] Stembridge, Betty Harper, Gertha Tarver, Dr. Fransena Lewis.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A cake with white icing, decorated with yellow flowers. The inscription on the cake reads Vacation Bible School 2007. Written on verso: Shy Temple Vacation Bible School 6-26-2007.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
People walk into church. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Marching in to church. Christian Stembridge, Alexis McKnight, Destiny Summers, Linda Tarver, Ella Jordan, Valencia Williams, Greg Lewis Jr.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A congregation sitting in chapel pews. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Rev. E.W. Hooks, Greg Lewis Sr., Aaron Christian, Rose Wavei, Linda Campbell.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Dr. Lewis speaks to the congregation from behind a podium. Written on verso: Dr. Francena Lewis.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of children sit with Carolyn Christian. A young girl, Christian Stembridge has her arms wrapped around Ms. Christian. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Jordan McKnight, [Amiyah] McCoy, Carolyn Christian (adult), Christian Stembridge (w/arm around Carolyn's neck, Kyla-Key Lewis, Makayla Lewis.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Rev. Yvonne McCoy and an unidentified woman speak to the congregation from behind the podium.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A congregation sings a hymn. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Carolyn Christian - Worship leader singing with children and other adults inside chapel.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of people walk into church. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School-2007. Marching into church - Dr. Francena Lewis, Aaron Christian, Don Green, Karen Green.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Shy Temple C.M.E. Church group standing under a porch. Written on verso: 2007 - Shy Temple C.M.E. Church Fitness Wall. Front row (left to right): Peggy Daniel, Karen Green, Rev. McCoy. 2nd row: [Shylene] Broomfield, Jackie Carter. Back row: unknown, Jason Brown, Penelope Brown, Rebecca Carter, Alma Hunter, Juanita [Abron].
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Shy Temple congregation. Written on verso: Kayla-Keys Lewis holds her arms up to her face in front of the congregation.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified African-American girls wearing white button down shirts sit together in a pew.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Members of the Shy Temple C.M.E. Church sit in rows of pews.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of people walk into church. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Marching to church unknown woman, Greg Lewis Jr., Evelin Perren, Leila Marcus, Francena Lewis, Aaron Christian, Don Green.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Women seated in pews at the front of the church to listen to a sermon from Rev. Yvonne McCoy. Written on verso: Rebecca Carter & Rev. Yvonne McCoy in pews at Shy Temple C.M.E.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Rev. McCoy speaks to the congregation from behind a podium. Written on verso: Rev. Yvonne McCoy.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
Two unidentified women wearing blue and white stand clapping in church.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection
A group of girls with Don Green at Vacation Bible School. Written on verso: Vacation Bible School - 2007. Front row-sitting (left to right) Brianna Jones and unknown girl. 2nd row: Alexis McKnight, [Amiyah] McCoy and Destiny Summers. 3rd row: Don Green.
Atlanta-Rome District CME Church Collection