Welcome to Parks Chapel AME Church

Where Love and Faith Come Alive

WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE HERE!
Join Our Journey
Empowering Spirits, Enriching Lives

Meet the Ministerial Staff

Rev. Jarian DeMarr Stith, Sr.

Pastor

Mrs. Monica D. Stith

First Lady, Violet Brown WMS Vice-President

Sis. Carolyn Norbeck

Steward Pro Tem, Violet Brown WMS Secretary, Conference Secretary 2025-2026

Dr. Bernetta Matory Sylvester

Director of Christian Education, Parks Chapel Community Development Council

Bro. Casterdaral Matory

Parks Chapel AME Lay Organization President

Mrs. Joanna Younge

Class Leader Council

Sis. Connie Stephens

Violet Brown WMS President

Sis. Valerie Nash

Usher Board President

Sis. Twila Conwell

YPD Director

Sis. Kendall Young

YPD Contact, Assistant Church School Superintendent, Conference YPD Recording Secretary

Bro. Zaire Smartt

YPD Contact, Jr. Trustee

Sis. Aretha Clemons

Admin Assistant, Church School Superintendent

Min. Patrick D. Little

Parks Chapel Music Director

Min. Isaac Lindsey

Parks Chapel Percussionist

Sis. Dacia Nash Travis

Choir President

Parks Chapel Community Development Council 2025-2026
Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr.
Delores Owens
Casterdaral Matory
Sherry Tolson
Calvin Lucas
Bernita Matory Lister
JoSunda Lister, Sr.
Dr. Bernetta Matory Sylvester
Zaire Smartt
Kendall Young
Valarie Nash
Twila Conwell
Aretha Clemons
Parks Chapel AME Church Lay Organization Officers 2025-2026
Casterdaral Matory - President
Calvin Lucas - Vice-President
Chaplain - Sherry Tolson
Secretary - Derrick Loving
Director of Lay Activities (DOLA) - Aretha Clemons
About Us
At Parks Chapel AME Church, we are devoted to spreading Christ’s love and serving our community with heartfelt compassion. Our rich heritage of faith and fellowship inspires us to offer a warm and inviting environment where everyone is welcome to worship, grow spiritually, and contribute positively to our world.

Called by God, Committed and Connected to Christ As We Care for the Community

The History of Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church - Yesterday & Today

The History of Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church - Yesterday & Today

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Services

Sunday Worship

Join us every Sunday @ 10:30am for a service filled with inspiring sermons, uplifting music, and a welcoming community spirit. Not able to attend in person? Please call 848-777-1500 access 09302024# to attend service by telephone.

"This Do in Remembrance of Me"

First Communion Sunday of the New Conference Year 2024-2025, Rev. Jarian DeMarr Stith, Sr., Pastor

"Behold, I am doing a new thing" Isaiah 43:19

November 3, 2024 Parks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Welcomes Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., First Lady Monica and Jarian D. Stith, Jr.

Violet Brown Women's Missionary Society

Participate in the ministry of the organization beyond its congregation, know its community and partner with agencies to provide needed service to the community. Mission Statement: "We are called to strengthen our faith, and sent to continue the Ministry of Jesus Christ by Service and Witness to the World." "For the poor shall never cease out of the land: therefore I command thee, saying, Thou shalt open thine hand wide unto thy brother, to thy poor, and to thy needy, in thy land." - Deuteronomy 15:11

DONATIONS
Donations may be made in person by coin, cash, check money order, online at givelify.com, and Cash App for those who have an active account. The cashtag is ​ as follows:
$ParksChapelAMEChurch. Please make checks or money orders payable to Parks Chapel AME Church.  If donations are mailed, please send them to Parks Chapel AME Church, 4301 Baker Avenue, Cahokia Heights, IL 62207.. 

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Corinthians 9:7



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CHURCH SCHOOL
The Church School Relaunch began March 2, 2025, which was only a springboard.  Church School will begin every Sunday, 9:45-10:30 am. Books will be available for classes of every age group; Beginners & Primaries, Intermediates & Juniors, Adults & Seniors. Come join us for some essential spiritual knowledge.

CLASSES ARE IN SESSIONS

BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study began May 7, 2025 with Praise & Worship at 6:45pm and Bible Study at 7:00pm. Study is led by Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., and attendance is available in-person at Parks Chapel, call-in on (848) 777-1500 access code 09302024#, and/or virtually on Facebook Live, and Zoom...221-686-4705 passcode 432025. During the Fall and Winter months, Bible Study will be held virtually, and begin at 7:00pm,

Parks Chapel Praise & Worship Team

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Thanksgiving at Parks Chapel AME Church, November 28, 2024

Fellowship

Parks Chapel Welcomes Rev. Jarian D. Stith & Family, Sunday, November 3, 2024
Bro. Stacey L. Davis, Jr. of Mentoring with Purpose
Bro. Stacey L. Davis, Jr. of Mentoring with Purpose
Sis. Joycie Terry, First Lady of First Free Will Baptist Church, Lovejoy, IL
Pastor Devione Burrrell, Worship Leader, The Parks Chapel Choir, and Elder Fabian Terry, Pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church, Lovejoy, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - The combined fellowship of Trinity United Methodist, Parks Chapel AME and Shiloh AME Churches gathered to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. LaRon Stover, Pastor of Trinity UMC, East StL, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church
New Year's Day Communion Service 2025 @ Wesley Chapel AME Church - Assisting with Communion: (from L to R) Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastors Rick & Aurelia Jackson, and Rev. Mae Ella Williams
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
Long Time Friend of Pastor Brian & Sis. Gina
Rev. Ronnie Woods, Long Time Friend of the Pastor Brian & Sis. Gina
Rev. Mae Ella Williams, Preacher of the Afternoon
Rev. John Herring, Sr. Pastor of Trinity AME Church, & Rev. Patricia Herring, Pastor of St, John's AME Church, Springfield, IL, Presenting Gifts of Appreciation
Rev. John Herring and First Lady Gina Williams, Wife of Pastor Brian Williams
LOVE
"Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee" (l to r) Sis. Twila Conwell, Sis. Dallas Patterson, Sis. Micheline Harris, Sis. Bernita Matory Lister, Sis. Bernetta Matory Sylvester, Sis. Cassandra Davis - Coming together in love, in support of the Bro. Joseph Aaron Hale, Sr. Family
Sis. Patricia Bigby, Member of the Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee
Repast Meal in Support of the Bro. Joseph Aaron Hale, Sr. Family

Parks Chapel Welcomes Rev. Jarian D. Stith & Family, Sunday, November 3, 2024
Bro. Stacey L. Davis, Jr. of Mentoring with Purpose
Bro. Stacey L. Davis, Jr. of Mentoring with Purpose
Sis. Joycie Terry, First Lady of First Free Will Baptist Church, Lovejoy, IL
Pastor Devione Burrrell, Worship Leader, The Parks Chapel Choir, and Elder Fabian Terry, Pastor of First Free Will Baptist Church, Lovejoy, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - The combined fellowship of Trinity United Methodist, Parks Chapel AME and Shiloh AME Churches gathered to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. LaRon Stover, Pastor of Trinity UMC, East StL, IL
Christmas Eve 2024 @ Trinity UMC - Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastor of Parks Chapel AME Church
New Year's Day Communion Service 2025 @ Wesley Chapel AME Church - Assisting with Communion: (from L to R) Rev. Jarian D. Stith, Sr., Pastors Rick & Aurelia Jackson, and Rev. Mae Ella Williams
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
December 29, 2024 Congregation Appreciation Luncheon - Entree's, beverages & desserts were provided, in appreciation of the Parks Chapel congregation by Rev. Jarian & First Lady Monica Stith
Long Time Friend of Pastor Brian & Sis. Gina
Rev. Ronnie Woods, Long Time Friend of the Pastor Brian & Sis. Gina
Rev. Mae Ella Williams, Preacher of the Afternoon
Rev. John Herring, Sr. Pastor of Trinity AME Church, & Rev. Patricia Herring, Pastor of St, John's AME Church, Springfield, IL, Presenting Gifts of Appreciation
Rev. John Herring and First Lady Gina Williams, Wife of Pastor Brian Williams
LOVE
"Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee" (l to r) Sis. Twila Conwell, Sis. Dallas Patterson, Sis. Micheline Harris, Sis. Bernita Matory Lister, Sis. Bernetta Matory Sylvester, Sis. Cassandra Davis - Coming together in love, in support of the Bro. Joseph Aaron Hale, Sr. Family
Sis. Patricia Bigby, Member of the Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee
Repast Meal in Support of the Bro. Joseph Aaron Hale, Sr. Family

BLACK (AMERICAN) HISTORY 2025

Parks Chapel AME Church YPD Sunday

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Parks Chapel AME Church's YPD Sunday
African Americans Who Made History


 BLACK HISTORY at PARKS CHAPEL AMEC FEBRUARY 2025

FUNDAY @ EDISON'S

Parks Chapel AME Church, Palm Sunday Service, April 13, 2025 @ 3:00 PM

Bethel AME Church, 1035 Market Street, Madison, IL  62060, Good Friday Service, April 18, 2025 "Seven Last Words" @ 7:00PM

Parks Chapel AME Church, Resurrection Sunday Sunrise Service, April 20, 2025 @ 7:00AM
Sunday Service @ 11:00AM

PALM SUNDAY, GOOD FRIDAY, SUNRISE SERVICE, RESURRRECTION  SUNDAY                                    

SAVE THE DATES!!

SAVE THE DATE FOR GETTING BACK TO THE BIBLE!!!

SAVE THE DATE FOR GETTING BACK TO THE BIBLE!!!

PARKS CHAPEL AMEC LAY ORGANIZATION PRAYER BREAKFAST

Sis. Bernita Matory Lister - Prayer Breakfast MC
Sis. Sherry Tolson - Opening Prayer
 
Bro. Jordan Smith - YPD Youth Prayer
Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee
Rev. Jarian Stith, Sr. - Grace
Sis. Brenda Larnell - Power of Prayer
Lay Organization President, Sis. Dacia Nash-Travis (center), The Nash Family and Friends
Sis. Cassandra Davis - Dining Coordinator

Sis. Bernita Matory Lister - Prayer Breakfast MC
Sis. Sherry Tolson - Opening Prayer
 
Bro. Jordan Smith - YPD Youth Prayer
Parks Chapel Hospitality Committee
Rev. Jarian Stith, Sr. - Grace
Sis. Brenda Larnell - Power of Prayer
Lay Organization President, Sis. Dacia Nash-Travis (center), The Nash Family and Friends
Sis. Cassandra Davis - Dining Coordinator

YOUTH SUNDAY JUNE 8, 2025

YPD DIRECTOR TWILA CONWELL & THE GIFTED GIFTED YOUTH OF PARKS CHAPEL
REV. JARIAN STITH, PASTOR & SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER, HONORED BY YPD DIRECTOR, SIS. TWILA CONWELL & YPD CONTACT, BRO. ZAIRE SMARTT
BRO. ZAIRE SMARTT
SIS. LAYLA PATTERSON
BRO. JARIAN STITH, JR.
MASTER JOSIAH LISTER
"MIRACLE BABY", BRO. JOSUNDA LISTER, JR.,
PROUD PARKS CHAPEL FAMILY (l to r) Sis. Kendall Young, Bro. Casterdaral Matory, Min. Patrick Little, Sis. Aretha Clemons

YPD DIRECTOR TWILA CONWELL & THE GIFTED GIFTED YOUTH OF PARKS CHAPEL
REV. JARIAN STITH, PASTOR & SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER
SIS. KENDALL YOUNG, YOUTH DAY SPEAKER, HONORED BY YPD DIRECTOR, SIS. TWILA CONWELL & YPD CONTACT, BRO. ZAIRE SMARTT
BRO. ZAIRE SMARTT
SIS. LAYLA PATTERSON
BRO. JARIAN STITH, JR.
MASTER JOSIAH LISTER
"MIRACLE BABY", BRO. JOSUNDA LISTER, JR.,
PROUD PARKS CHAPEL FAMILY (l to r) Sis. Kendall Young, Bro. Casterdaral Matory, Min. Patrick Little, Sis. Aretha Clemons

93RD PARKS CHAPEL AME CHURCH ANNIVERSARY, JUNE 28-29, 2025

THE ANNIVERSARY HALL
INCOMPARABLE VOCALIST, ROSALIND RALLEIGH
THE DYNAMIC DP THEMUSICIAN
THE DYNAMIC RHODA G & BEAUTIFUL TRILLIA
DYNAMIC VIOLINIST DP THEMUSICIAN & FIANCEE
SAXAPHONIST EXTRAODINAIRE, RHODA G & VOCALIST, ARETHA C
PARKS CHAPEL 93RD ANNIVERSARY ANOINTED PREACHER OF THE DAY, PRESIDING ELDER ADRIAN L. JOHNSON
93RD ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY SERVICE
PARKS CHAPEL CHOIR SINGING "HALLELUJAH, SALVATION & GLORY"
P.E. ADRIAN JOHNSON & THE PREACHED WORD
THE PREACHED WORD
THE PREACHED WORD
ANNIVERSARY TITHES & OFFERINGS

THE ANNIVERSARY HALL
INCOMPARABLE VOCALIST, ROSALIND RALLEIGH
THE DYNAMIC DP THEMUSICIAN
THE DYNAMIC RHODA G & BEAUTIFUL TRILLIA
DYNAMIC VIOLINIST DP THEMUSICIAN & FIANCEE
SAXAPHONIST EXTRAODINAIRE, RHODA G & VOCALIST, ARETHA C
PARKS CHAPEL 93RD ANNIVERSARY ANOINTED PREACHER OF THE DAY, PRESIDING ELDER ADRIAN L. JOHNSON
93RD ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY SERVICE
PARKS CHAPEL CHOIR SINGING "HALLELUJAH, SALVATION & GLORY"
P.E. ADRIAN JOHNSON & THE PREACHED WORD
THE PREACHED WORD
THE PREACHED WORD
ANNIVERSARY TITHES & OFFERINGS

"THE BEST IS YET TO COME"

"THE CREW" - The men of Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Bro. Casterdaral Matory, Rev. Jarian Stith, Sr.

A special thanks to the men of Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for their tireless work helping to clear some unnecessary items and relocate other items to make more space in the sanctuary.
"THE CREW" - The men of Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Bro. Casterdaral Matory, Rev. Jarian Stith, Sr.

WELCOME CONFERENCE YEAR 2025-2026

Ms. Kendall Young presents "Family Fun Day" @ Parks Chapel, "Happy pre-Halloween"!

Missionary Society Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday, October 26, 2025 

"Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow"

Testimonials

     

 As a new member of Parks Chapel AME Church, I have grown so much spiritually. The church community is so welcoming, each sermon is uplifting, educational and inspiring and being a part of the Praise Team gives me such unspeakable joy! I truly look forward to becoming more involved in the Kingdom growth of Parks Chapel.. 

Sis. Aretha Clemons: New Member, Choir Member

 When being reborn again and anointed; Everything changes. I Challenge all in this season to try Jesus and watch what happens to you. I am more humble than ever and holding on to Christ our Savior in this world. Pray for forgiveness, healing, struggles, and sacrifice. Don't take it for granted; take care of yourself so you can take care of others. Let the villages, homes, and other places that some dwell be an outlet for children of today and protected from all forms of demonic presence. 

Bro. Derrick Loving: New Member, Choir Member
  

Contact

  • Cahokia Heights, IL, USA
  • 4301 Baker Avenue Cahokia Heights, IL 62207

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