F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Sunday Service?
We welcome you to join Sunday service at 11:00am every Sunday. Our services are hybrid, meaning that they are held virtually (through Zoom) and in-person.
When is Bible Study?
Bible Study is held virtually and in-person every Tuesday at 7:00pm
When is Sunday School?
Sunday schoo begins at 10:00am every Sunday. Sunday School is hybrid meaning that you can log on through Zoom and you can also attend in-person.
How can I get involved?
Reflect on the gifts that God has provided for you? Which ministry would you like to offer that to? Feel free to reach out to and be in contact with any of our church leaders.
Who We Are
Our Team & Leadership
At Rossville African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, we believe that a healthy community is an active community. We are in the business of building faith and empowering individuals through practicing God’s work. Interested in getting involved, doing good, and spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ? Look at opportunities to volunteer, and join the gatherings in our growing community!
Our Pastor: Reverend Charles Washington
Rev. Charles Washington is a native of Staten Island, NY and is the eldest son of Marie and Charles Washington, also of Staten Island. He was raised in the West Brighton community where he lived for many years. Rev Washington received his calling and became a spokesperson for his community.
Rev. Washington received his education from the New York City school system and furthered his education by attending the College of New Rochelle where he majored in Psychology and graduated with a degree in Liberal Arts. Pastor Washington furthered his studies by attending the Blanton Peele Institute, where he received a degree in Pastoral Counseling. Other accomplishments that he received were a certificate in Christian Ministry from New York Theological Seminary and graduated from the New Jersey Conference School of the Prophets.
Rev Washington became a member of Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church, Staten Island in 1988 under the leadership of Rev. Louis M. Richardson, who he recognizes as his father in ministry. Rev Washington has long roots at Shiloh, where his grandmother (Ms. Helena Bishop) and other family are members.
His most recent pastorate was at People’s A.M.E. Zion Church in Carteret, New Jersey. He previously pastored at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church in Matawan, New Jersey; Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church in Linden, New Jersey; and Faith A.M.E. Zion Church in Plainfield, New Jersey.
He was formally employed by the Board of Education as a teacher’s assistant and believes he is using the gifts that God endowed him with.
Rev. Washington is the proud husband of Mrs. Marlene Washington for the past 30 years.; to this union they have a daughter, Imani-Rebecca Washington.
The scripture that is the watchword of his life is Luke 12:48 “…unto whom much is given much is required”
Deaconess
Janice Taylor
Elmira Cooper-John
Class Leaders
Glenda LaBoard
Olivia Moody
Janise LaBoard Casimir
Charlotte Griggs
Board of Trustees
Rev. Charles Washington
Pastor
Yvette Taylor Jordan
Chairperson
Dr. Warren Harding
Secretary
Lucille Herring
Member
Jerome Moody
Member
Janice Cooper-Taylor
Member
Stewards
Elmira Cooper-John
Pastor's Steward
Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary Society
Lucille Herring (President)
President
Christian Education
Yvette Jordan (Chairperson)
Local Church Chairperson
Lay Council
Charlotte Griggs and Anita Kuwonoe (Co-Chairs)
Co-Chairs
Finance Committee
Olivia Moody
Treasurer
Elmira Cooper-John
Member
Glenda LaBoard
Member