Title

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church replaced the Abyssinian Church as th

Authors

Tanya Whiton

Source

Casco Bay Weekly

Date

10-19-1995

Pages

1, 8-11

Abstract

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church replaced the Abyssinian Church as the primary place of worship for Portland's African American community in the late 1800s. Renamed Green Memorial AME Zion Church in honor of Moses Green, the church was in decline when the Rev. Margaret Lawson joined as pastor in May 1993. Green Memorial today is regaining its vitality and centrality for the city's African American community, and Lawson is mostly responsible. Details.

Subjects

Churches -- Portland -- Green Memorial AME Zion Church, Margaret R Lawson E

Recommended Citation

Whiton, Tanya, "The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church replaced the Abyssinian Church as th" (1995). Maine News Index – Casco Bay Weekly. 1024.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_cbw/1024

https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/cbw_1995/42/