A Welcome Message
NOTICE: The AECST WAS NAMED
"CHURCH OF THE WEEK"
by the PHILADELPHIA TRIBUNE. more...

FROM THE RECTOR
Greetings in the name of our risen Lord,
Jesus Christ:

Welcome to the website of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, AECST. We are very proud to be the first African American Episcopal Church in the United States.

THE REV. DR. MARTINI SHAW

I hope and pray that your journey through this website will be informative, enlightening, and above all, inspirational. After your virtual visit of our many exciting ministries, I invite and encourage you to join us in worship.

The AECST Express Train is headed for many divine destinations.  We encourage you to be a part of our spiritual journey.

Affectionately,

Fr. Martini Shaw
17th Rector