Phillips Chapel CME Marks 115th Anniversary
April 21, 2021
On Sunday, April 18, Pastor Jackquline Maye, along with congregants and guests, virtually celebrated the 115th anniversary of Phillips Chapel CME Church. Phillips Chapel is the first CME church organized in California. The ministry was designated as one of Santa Monica’s historical landmarks on October 10, 2005. “For 115 years Phillips Chapel pastors and congregants have been spreading the Gospel, making disciples, and serving the community,” said a spokesperson. Gospel artist Shawn McLemore blessed attendees with “I Believe” and “Grateful” among other selections. The Rev. Marshall Sharpe, elder of the Los Angeles District of the CME Church, introduced the Right