About Mount Carmel
Who We Are
Mount Carmel AME Church is a family of faith in New Rochelle — a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church rooted in worship, the Word, and love for our neighbor.
Our Mission
To Worship, Grow, and Serve
To glorify God through joyful worship, to grow disciples through the study of His Word, and to serve our community with the love of Jesus Christ — so that every person who enters our doors finds faith, family, and community.
Our Vision
A Light in New Rochelle
To be a beacon of hope on Grove Avenue — a church where every generation worships together, where the hurting find healing, and where the gospel transforms lives, families, and our city.
Our Foundation
What We Believe
We stand in the historic faith of the church, proclaimed by the African Methodist Episcopal Church since 1816.
The Word of God
We believe the Holy Scriptures are the inspired Word of God — a lamp for our feet and a light for our path.
Salvation in Christ
We believe in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and salvation by grace through faith in Him.
The Power of Prayer
We believe God hears and answers prayer, and we gather faithfully to pray for our church, our families, and our world.
Serving Our Neighbor
We believe faith is lived out in love — feeding the hungry, lifting the fallen, and standing for justice in our community.
Our Story
The History of Mount Carmel
Generations of faithfulness — these milestones are placeholders your church historians can refine in the admin dashboard.
1900s
A Church Is Planted
Mount Carmel's story begins with a small band of faithful believers gathering to worship in New Rochelle, part of the rich heritage of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.
1950s
Growing on Grove Avenue
The congregation establishes its home at 78 Grove Avenue, becoming a spiritual anchor for families across the city.
1980s
Community Ministry Expands
Outreach ministries flourish — feeding programs, youth mentorship, and music ministry touch generations of New Rochelle residents.
2020s
Worship Without Walls
Mount Carmel begins streaming worship online, carrying the Word beyond the sanctuary to members and friends everywhere.
Today
Continuing the Mission
Rooted in faith and family, Mount Carmel presses on — welcoming new generations into the household of God.
Come Be Part of the Story
The next chapter of Mount Carmel includes you. Visit us this Sunday or meet the family that calls this church home.