Macedonia AME Church, Flushing, New York, Celebrates Groundbreaking

By Ms. Katie Boykins

On Saturday, November 4, 2023, a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church occurred after many years of waiting to begin building a new edifice.

Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Rev. Dr. Lanel D. Guyton, Presiding Elder of the Brooklyn/Westchester District of the New York Conference, honored guests and dignitaries, which included United States Congresswoman, the Honorable Grace Meng, Queens Borough President, the Honorable Donovan Richards, and New York City Councilwoman, Sandra Ung, joined with the Rev. Dr. Richard O. McEachern, Pastor of Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church, the congregation and friends of Macedonia AME Church for this groundbreaking ceremony. Approximately one hundred fifty members and friends of the community participated in this joyous occasion. The gathering was enthusiastic and full of excitement.

In 1811, Macedonia AME Church was established in Flushing, New York, and the new edifice will be built on the same site where the Church has served the community for two hundred and twelve years. We eagerly await the construction and completion of our new edifice. We currently worship at Calvary AME Zion Church in Jamaica, New York, where we continue to serve the community.

During this celebration, Pastor McEachern expressed gratitude for the faithfulness of Almighty God and the people of Macedonia for their steadfast commitment through the years.

We continue with prayer, faith, and perseverance as we move forward with this exciting period in the life of Macedonia AME Church.