Welcome to the ACP — A Beacon on the Seine since 1857

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The American Church in Paris (ACP) is a Christian community of all socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, races, nationalities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. Learn more about us

We welcome you to worship each Sunday. The 11h service is a traditional service with special music from one of our guest soloists or various choirs; the 14h service is a contemporary service.

Our congregation is an interdenominational and international Christian community whose mission is to bear witness by word and deed to the love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ, to provide a place of English language worship in the American Protestant tradition, and to engage in ministries and services that enrich the lives of residents and visitors in Paris.

The ACP is the first American church established outside of the United States. Begun in 1814, its official charter and first sanctuary were established in 1857. We have been located on the quai d’Orsay since 1931.

ACP welcomes Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr.

Visiting Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr.Rev. Dr. Ozzie Smith, Jr. received a Bachelor of Arts from Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma; a Master of Education in Music from Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee; a Master of Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois and a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. As a music scholar and teacher, Ozzie has held posts at Chicago State University, Lemoyne-Owen College and Memphis City Schools in Memphis Tennessee. As a professional musician, he has functioned in roles as a bass vocalist, alto saxophonist, tenor saxophonist, bass guitar, soprano saxophonist and as arranger for many types of musical organizations and events. In addition to his pastoral duties,Ozzie serves in his affiliation with the South Holland Ministerial Association, Community Renewal Society, Anti-Racism Institute - Clergy and Laity Concern, Church and ministry Community of the Chicago Metropolitan Association.

The Gift of Womanist Theology — Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin

Thursdays: 11 and 25 May, and 1 and 8 June at 19h30 in the Thurber Room or on Zoom

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All are welcome to join Dr. Lisa Allen-McLaurin for a 4-week course exploring the foundational tenets of Womanist theology. She will lead a study on the Proverbs 31 text using Womanist hermeneutics and ethics.


Sermon Series - Building Bridges

Building Bridges in a Divided World

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ACP Vacation Bible School 2023

ACP Vacation Bible School 2023

Hero Hotline

Place: American Church in Paris
Dates & Times:
   Sunday afternoon, 27 August 15h-17h, and
   Monday-Wednesday, 28-30 August 9h-12h each day
Who: Children ages 3-11

We hope that you and your children will join us for Vacation Bible School this year as we gather at the Hero Hotline Headquarters, ready to "spring into action and explore the ultimate Hero Handbook -the Bible - to discover how all Heroes can follow the examples set by a cast of supporting Bible Heroes in stories from the Old and New Testaments, who work together to bring peace, build each other up, and share the great story of God’s love for us where they are and with the whole world."

Many adult volunteers make the fun possible, so be sure to let me know if we can count on you to be a part of our squad! Contact Allison Wheeler, Children’s Ministry Director, if you'd like to join the team!

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Concerts

Sanctuary opening hours & tours

ACP's sanctuary is open for worship on Sundays, Wednesdays 15h-18h, and occasional events. It is not open for public visitation all other times.

Docent tours of the sanctuary: Guided tours of the history and secrets of ACP are given on the 2nd Sunday each month after the 11h service beginning at the chancel, and the sanctuary is open for tours and visitation 15h-18h every Wednesday. 

ACP Sandwich Ministry

Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 17h-18h30 to help make sandwiches to help feed over 100 homeless persons a week. Would you consider helping weekly or monthly? For more information, contact reception.

Position Opening - Maintenance Manager

The Franco-American Community Center of Paris is seeking a Maintenance Manager. Job description here.

Marriage Vow Renewals and Weddings

The ACP Wedding Ministry offers in-person and online wedding blessing ceremonies from the sanctuary of the American Church in Paris.

For more information about our wedding blessing ceremonies, click here or contact
ACP's Wedding Coordinator.

ACP mobile app.

ACP mobile app

Get the ACP Church Center mobile app here.

Support Us

Gifts in support of the ministries and mission of the American Church in Paris may be made directly to the Church or to our United States sponsor, the American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU).
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Wedding Ministry.

Weddings

Read about ACP's wedding and vow renewal services here.

Contact us to plan your wedding in Paris!