About
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church

Our Purpose

Established in 1882 and built the following year, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is one of the oldest historically African American Episcopal Churches in North Carolina. The mission of Saint Michael is to provide for the spiritual growth of children, adults, and the community by proclaiming God's good news and living it.

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Since its founding in 1882 as one of the oldest historically African American Episcopal Churches in North Carolina, St. Michael and All Angels has been a faithful witness to God's good news through many acts of ministry. St. Michael and all Angels is ready to enter a new season of its rich history. Without a permanent home for the last 10 years, the good people of St. Michael and All Angels broke down their chairs every Sunday as they patiently awaited their new building.

St. Michael and All Angels, in collaboration with the Diocese of North Carolina, needs to raise $1.5-$2M to achieve their vision that goes beyond being used to build a new church for St. Michael and All Angels. It will also serve to support historically African American parishes' important ministries throughout the diocese.

Please take the first step by sharing possible donor's names of individuals, foundations and other parishes that would partner with them in this journey.


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Our Philosophy

Brief History

St. Michael and All Angels started as a mission chapel in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1882. For this purpose, land at the corner of Mint and Hill Streets was purchased by the Diocese and the church cornerstone was laid in 1883. The founding of this beloved church sprang from the generous and progressive spirit of the Rector, Reverend Joseph Blount Cheshire (later Bishop of the North Carolina Diocese), and as few prominent parishioners of St. Peter's Episcopal Church. More than 125 years ago, in an era preceding Plessy vs. Ferguson, Jim Crow and the American experience of the Civil Rights Movement, concerned citizens worked together across racial lines to establish a dynamic ministry. The strong spiritual fiber of the Charlotte Episcopal community was apparent through the work of this coalition of visionaries who sponsored the establishment of St. Michael. Reverend Charles C. Quinn, mentored and guided Reverend Cheshire, served as the church's first priest.

Who are we?

As Episcopalians, we are followers of Jesus Christ, our Lord, and we believe in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The Episcopal Church has members in the United States, as well as in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Haiti, Honduras, Micronesia, Puerto Rico, Taiwan, Venezuela, and the Virgin Islands. We strive to love our neighbors as ourselves and respect the dignity of every person. The Episcopal Church is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and traces its heritage to the beginnings of Christianity. Our liturgy retains ancient structure and traditions and is celebrated in many languages. Both men and women, including those who are married, are eligible for ordination as deacons, priests and bishops. We believe in amendment of life, the forgiveness of sin, and life everlasting. Lay people exercise a vital role in the governance and ministry of our church. Holy Communion may be received by all baptized Christians, not only members of the Episcopal Church. We uphold the Bible and worship with the Book of Common Prayer. We affirm that committed relationships are lifelong and monogamous. Episcopalians also recognize that there is grace after divorce and do not deny the sacraments to those who have been divorced. We affirm that issues such as birth control are matters of personal informed conscience. We celebrate our unity in Christ while honoring our differences, always putting the work of love before uniformity of opinion. All are welcome to find a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church.

All are welcome

THE CONGREGATION OF SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS is temporarily holding worship services at Trinity Episcopal School 750 East 9th Street Charlotte, NC 28202. Join us for Eucharist every Sunday morning at 10:30 am. This a temporary stop in our journey to build our new church home! Within these walls, you will find a caring and warm community, opportunity for personal reflection and meditation and the presence of God. All baptized Christians are invited to receive communion at St. Michael's. Anyone may come forward to receive a blessing. Children are invited to participate fully in our worship. We invite you to partake in the manner to which you are most accustomed. During Communion, if you wish only a blessing from the priest, cross your arms over your chest while at the altar rail.

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Donation Options

Please be patient for as we are establishing new donation infrastructure

  • 1. US Mail:
    Our address is:
    St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
    P.O. Box 11318
    Charlotte, NC 28220

  • 2. Online Banking through your bank
    a. Go to your bank’s Online Bill Payment section
    b. Set up St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church as one of your Billers”. You will need to enter the church’s address: P.O. Box 11318, Charlotte, NC 28220
    c. Enter the amount of your payment, and if you want this to be a one-time or a recurring payment.
    d. Your bank will automatically write and mail a check from your account to St. Michael and All Angels at no costto you.

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