Organized by the North District,
Chicago Annual Conference of the
Fourth Episcopal District.
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History
Miller Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the dream of Presiding Elder Roy and Mrs. Evelyn Miller for a number of years.
- 1990 - Miller Chapel was organized
- 1993- Moved to present location
- 1993- Reverend Philip Ware Appointed as pastor
- 1997 - Reverend Charles Smoot was appointed as pastor
- 1998 - Reverend Samuel Jenkins was appointed pastor
- 1999 - Reverend Merilyn Denise Brown was appointed as pastor
- 2008 - Reverend Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson was appointed
- 2014 - Reverend Alene E. Styles-Glover was appointed as pastor
- 2017 - Reverend Marland Brazier was appointed as pastor
- 2018 - Reverend Celona Denise Hayes was appointed as pastor
- 2020 - Reverend Marilyn Denise Brown was appointed as pastor
- 2021 - Reverend Pierce L. Harper, Sr. was appointed as pastor
- 2022 - Reverend Anese Adams L. Collier was appointed as pastor
Miller Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was the dream of Presiding Elder Roy and Mrs. Evelyn Miller for a number of years. With the support of Bishop J. Haskell Mayo, Miller Chapel was organized in 1990 and the dream became a reality. For nearly two years, the congregation enjoyed the kindness and generosity of the Village of University Park and Riegel Farm staff. Worship services were held in the second floor loft of the Riegel Mini-Farm Barn.
On March 28, 1993, the congregation, led by the first pastor, Reverend Philip Ware, moved into its present location- a completely rehabilitated edifice that had been abandoned for several years. Reverend Ware provided the spiritual foundation, leadership and commitment to Miller Chapel’s founding principles: to “Equip, Encourage, and Empower God’s People.”
In June 1997, Reverend Charles Smoot was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel and continued the commitment to the founding principles of the Church “meeting the spiritual needs of people and enhancing the total development of people and community.”
History Continued
In September 1998 Reverend Samuel Jenkins was appointed as Pastor and served faithfully through the 1999 Chicago Annual Conference.
In September 1999, Reverend Merilyn Denise Brown was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. The membership grew and was encouraged under her anointed preaching and teaching. God truly blessed Miller Chapel.
In April 2008, Reverend Rosalind K. Shorter Henderson was assigned to Miller Chapel and appointed as pastor in October 2008 at the Chicago Annual Conference. Reverend Henderson was a dynamic and committed shepherd. Her ministry placed a high focus on the study of God’s Word, prayer, faith, love, spiritual growth and evangelism.
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In October 2014, Reverend Alene E. Styles-Glover was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. Reverend Glover was a compassionate servant leader with a strong commitment to the ministry of pastoral care and spiritual direction. She was a wonderfully gifted preacher and a prepared effective teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In October 2017, Reverend Marland Brazier was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. Reverend Brazier was an anointed preacher and a dynamic teacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Under his pastoral guidance the membership grew in diversity and fellowship.
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In October 2018, Reverend Celona Denise Hayes was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. Reverend Hayes was a prolific preacher and teacher of God’s word. She provided inspirational worship services that invoked the Holy Spirit.
In October 2020, Reverend Marilyn Denise Brown was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. Prior to this appointment, Rev. Brown had started a new work ‘Christ Centered Ministries’ which became a part of Miller Chapel AME Church Reverend Brown served the church with an uplifted spirit, zeal, and joy. Her love of God and the ministry resonated through her preaching of God’s word. The worship services were via the platform of FaceBook Live from her home. Several months into her appointment, Reverend Brown became quite ill and passed away, in May, 2021.
In May 2021, Reverend Pierce L. Harper, Sr. was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. He served the Lord and the church with gladness. The Sunday Morning worship services were via the platforms of Zoom and FaceBook Live, with engaged participation from the members. The sermons and worship services were inspiring. Reverend Harper’s tenure as pastor of Miller Chapel ended on December 26, 2021, as he was transferred to the Illinois Conference.
In February 2022, Reverend Anese L. Adams Collier was appointed as pastor of Miller Chapel. Reverend Collier is enthusiastic and intentional in shepherding God’s people. She demonstrates her love and devotion for the church, and the members by encouraging all to “Walk by faith, not by sight- for with God, all things are possible.”