The Church Is Established
Land is donated to the trustees for $20, and the congregation begins worshiping near Twelve Mile Creek.
Hudson Grove A.M.E. Zion Church · Established 1888
Our History
Generations of faith, fellowship, and service in the Indian Trail community.
A lasting foundation
Rooted in Faith Since 1888
Hudson Grove African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church began on November 17, 1888, when J. M. and Margaret Price, Amy Price, and R. A. Hudson donated land to the church trustees for $20.
The original trustees were Saufrow Houston, Winfield Buchanan, and Wilson May. The congregation first worshiped near Twelve Mile Creek, laying the foundation for the church community that continues today.
Through the years
Milestones in Our Story
From the church's first gathering place to its present home, each generation has helped carry the mission forward.
A New Church Home
Rev. R. B. Bennett builds a new church, where the congregation worships after its early years by the creek.
Building for the Future
The church purchases 2.10 acres in 1970, breaks ground in 1979, and reconstructs the building in 1984 under church and denominational leadership.
Renewing the Sanctuary
Renovations bring new carpeting, an altar and kneeling rail, pews, pulpit furnishings, and other finishes.
Our leadership through the years
Pastorates Since 1972
We honor the pastors who have served Hudson Grove across generations.
Jason Crowell1972–1985
Oscar Rush1985–1987
Eric Leak1987–1990
Rorie Johnson1990
Anthony Johnson1990–1991
W. C. Bankhead1991–1992
Myrtle Watkins1992–1993
Annette Morris1993–1997
Edna McBride1997–1998
Eddie Scarborough1998–2000
E. Lawrence Jeter Jr.2000–2003
Gahndeau2002–2004
O. E. Davis2004–2007
Betty Rushing2007–2025
Demetra S. Manns-MarshJune 1, 2025–Present
The story continues
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