Photograph of a marble cornerstone for St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into stone and placed within a brick wall. Glare on the stone makes the writing difficult to read. -This is the cornerstone for the present building, erected in 1924

Photograph of the cornerstone of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The text on the marker is cut into the stone and placed within a brick wall. The cornerstone features a circular design in the center, but much of the text is worn and difficult to read. The present cornerstone was laid by the Knights of Pythias, Jurisdiction of Texas; W. S. Willis, G. C. [Grand Chancellor]; H. W. Hawkins, Contractor; Adams & Adams, Architects.

Photograph of a plaque for St. James Methodist Church. The plaque reads "St. James Tabernacle, Erected 1909. Rev. L. H. Richardson, Pastor."

Photograph of a plaque for St. James Methodist Church. The plaque reads "St. James Tabernacle, Erected 1909. Rev. L. H. Richardson, Pastor." This marble plaque is located in a church tower.

Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church. A podium with a microphone and several chairs are visible, along with a piano. The photograph was taken from a balcony, and another balcony on the opposite side of the room. The other balcony has gold lettering that reads "Prayer Changes Things."

Photograph of the pulpit in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Several podiums with microphones are visible along with a piano to the right. A balcony above the pulpit has gold lettering that reads, "Prayer Changes Things." St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack. This African-American congregation was a part of the Methodist Episcopal Church (North) when it was organized. The present church edifice at 600 S. 2nd Street is a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark. It was designed by Adams & Adams, architects.

Photograph of a sign at St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A bell hangs beneath the sign. An announcement for the church's 138th anniversary celebration is on the board. A Texas historic marker can also be seen in the image.

Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window has varying colors, but no images. The lower pane of the window reads, "Presented by Augusta Evans."

Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church. The window is tall and pointed at the top. It features varying colors, but no images. The lower pane of the window reads, "Presented by E. G. Gray and Wife."

Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church. The window is tall and pointed at the top. It features varying colors and a circle towards the top with an image of a cross inside it. The lower pane of the window reads, "In memory of Celia, Wiley, and Frank Adams."

Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window is tall and pointed at the top. It features varying colors and a circle towards the top with an image of golden gates within it. The lower pane of the window reads, "Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Watkins."

Photograph of three stained glass windows in St. James Methodist Church. The center window features a depiction of Jesus holding a lamb with two sheep standing beside him. The left and right windows have varying colors of glass, but feature no images. The lower panes of glass read, "Presented by W. M. Long and Family" and "Presented by the Sunday School."

Photograph of two stained-glass windows inside St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The windows are tall and pointed, and they have different colors, but no images. Window presented by Rev. C. S. Williams and family. Window presented by Rev. T. H. Wyatt.

Photograph of two stained glass windows in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. They have varying colors of glass but feature no images. The lower panes of the windows read, "In memory of J. J. Flewellen by Carver Faculty" and "Presented by W. H. Hawkins, Contractor."

Photograph of Texas Historical Commission Marker for St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. Text: One of Waco's oldest churches, St. James Methodist Church was organized in 1874 by Father Anderson Brack (d. 1905). From the first worship services, conducted in a house near the Brazos River that served as a school for the black community, the congregation built several sanctuaries before completing work on this building in 1924. Designed in a modified Gothic revival style, it features decorative brickwork, pointed arch windows, and octagonal towers. For over a century, the congregation of St. James has been active in missionary work, community service, and Christian education.