St. Stephen’s Cathedral COGIC is a landmark for the Black community in San Diego.
San Diego Places of Worship
San Diego Places of Worship for African Americans began in the late 1900s when much of the black community lived west of Downtown. As you’ll see below, many still thrive after the pandemic.
Bethel AME Church
DESCRIPTION: This congregation was founded by Solomon Johnson in 1897 and is still one of the most popular Black churches in San Diego
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a & 11a
ADDRESS: 3085 K Street, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-232-0510
WEBSITE: http://www.ame-church.org/bethelame.htm
St. Stephen’s Cathedral Church of God in Christ
DESCRIPTION: A highly involved community church with feed the hungry programs, new housing for the elderly, and a Rescue Mission
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a, 12a & 6p
ADDRESS: 5825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-262-2671
WEBSITE: http://www.ststephensCOGIC.com
Bayview Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1963, by Rev. C. Johnson, it’s a fast-growing congregation with numberous outreach ministries
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:45a & 11a
ADDRESS: 6126 Bensen Avenue, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-262-8384
WEBSITE: http://www.bayviewbc.org
Pilgrim Progressive Baptist Church
DESCRIPTION: Founded in 1960 by Rev. Marvin C. Hines, this progressive congregation continues to attract mostly younger followers
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8a & 11:15a
ADDRESS: 4995 A Street, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-264-3369
WEBSITE: http://www.pilgrimchurchsd.com
Prince Chapel by the Sea AME Church
DESCRIPTION: A church on the move with radio ministry and website
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 9:45a
ADDRESS: 7517 Cuvier Street, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-286-8887
WEBSITE: http://www.princechapelame.org
St. Paul United Methodist Church
DESCRIPTION: prominent UM church with a notable black congregation
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10:45a
ADDRESS: 3094 L Street, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-232-5683
WEBSITE: https://stpaulumc.weebly.com
St. Rita’s Catholic Church
DESCRIPTION: San Diego’s largest black Catholic congregation
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 7:30a, 9:30a, 11:30a & 6:30p
ADDRESS: 5124 Churchward Street, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-264-3165
WEBSITE: https://stritasd.weconnect.com
Nu-Way Christian Ministries
DESCRIPTION: An innovative non-denominational church on the rise
SUNDAY WORSHIP: 8:30a
ADDRESS: 4166 National Avenue, San Diego, CA MAP
PHONE: 619-262-0500
WEBSITE: http://nu-waysandiego.org