Photograph of the balcony inside St. James Methodist Church. Pews are on the ground level, and opera seats are in the balcony. A brass chandelier hangs from the ceiling.

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 doorway inside St. James Methodist Church. An exit sign hangs above it, and a red chair is placed toward to the right.

Photograph of St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of blue steps leads to the entrance. 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 the heritage room of St. James Methodist Church. Various pieces of church furniture are pictured, as well as several items hanging on the wall. The original church pulpit and baptismal font are in the background.

Photograph of the heritage room inside St. James Methodist Church. The floor has red carpeting and a piano is visible in the background. Other historical objects include an altar, baptismal font, and original pews.

Photograph of the interior of St. James Methodist Church. The ground level is pictured, as well as the balcony, which has ornate red and gold decoration. Pews are to the left of the image, and a piano and podium are to the right.

Photograph of several items in the heritage room in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The items include a small white baptismal font, a chair, and several photographs and plaques.

Photograph of a marker for an earlier edifice of St. James Methodist Church which was erected in 1889. The marker is carved in stone and surrounded by red bricks.

Photograph of an interior room inside St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. A table with pamphlets and flowers takes up much of the room, and several plaques hang on the wall.

Photograph of a row of opera seats in the balcony of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The row bears the letters "ST J." A fan is visible in the upper right of the image.

Photograph of the pews in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The ground level is pictured, as well as the balcony, which has ornate red and gold decoration.

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 St. James Methodist Church, which was erected in 1924. The building is composed of red brick and has gold embellishments around the building. A set of steps leads to the entrance. St. James Methodist Church of Waco 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 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.

Photograph of a stained glass window in the tower of St. James Methodist Church. The window is thin and curved at the top. It features varying colors, but no images. The lower pane of the window reads, "Mrs. Caroline Campbell."

Photograph of a stained glass window in St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window is tall and pointed at the top with varying colors and a circle near the top, but no images. Window presented by Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Little.

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 inside the tower of St. James Methodist Church in Waco, Texas. The window is narrow and curved at the top with varying colors, but no images. Tower window for Louisa Johnson and Mrs. Della Benton.