Churches
Many denominations of historic African-American churches are found in this neighborhood. Worshippers from all over the metropolitan area travel on Sundays and throughout the week to attend overflowing, spirit nourishing services. Listed is information about some of the area churches:
Pleasant Green A.M.E.
4600 Page Ave.
In 1866, Pleasant Green was established when small groups of members began holding prayer meetings, under the guidance of the Reverend Thomas E. Napier. The young congregation son acquired a rented storefront at the corner of Main and Mullanphy streets. During the next two decades, the church moved to several different rented locations. In 1908, the congregation purchased its own building at Elliot and Wash (now Cole) streets. Pleasant Green bought its current sanctuary, a former synagogue at West End Avenue and Page Boulevard, in 1945. For many years, the church held an Easter baptismal ceremony on the banks of the Mississippi River.
On August 18, 1985, West End Avenue between Newberry Terrace and Page Boulevard was renamed to honor the Reverend George H. Pruitt (1885-1978), who was pastor at Pleasant Green Baptist Church from 1939 until his death. In 1948 he organized the Acacia Lodge No.166 of the Masonic Order. He was also a member of the Educational Department of the National Baptist Convention U.S.A.
Hopewell Baptist Church
900 N. Taylor
Newly constructed church and educational center offers daily spiritual and instructional programs
Visitation/ St. Ann's Shrine Catholic Church
1415 N. Taylor
535-8804 for more information.
Catholic presence in the area for over 100 years. Weekly programs include: Wed. Bible study, St. Vincent DePaul food pantry, and various senior activities.
Sunday service: 9:30am
Lane Tabernacle
Corner of Newstead/Enright Avenues
Long-time anchor in the Enright neighborhood. Offers spiritual leadership throughout the metropolitan area.
Contact: Rev. Shine
West Side Baptist
4700 Page Ave.
Offers Christian education and leadership through its school, and other programs.
Contact: Rev. Bobo
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Last Modified: May 22, 1997