St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, founded in 1919, is located in Perth Amboy, N.J. The church offers a wide variety of educational and spiritual services. It provides various ministries, such as children, students, men, adults, seniors and women. Additionally, the church offers various recreational activities that include wellness and health screenings. St. James A.M.E. Zion Church provides various sports activities for the youth, such as basketball, cheerleading, football and soccer. It also has a music and worship ministry that offers creative and performing arts, including choir, orchestras, drama and dance for youth and senior adults. St. James A.M.E. Zion Church provides financial assistance, including retirement preparation, and insurance and risk management programs. The church s special services include Sunday school and worship programs. In addition, St. James A.M.E. Zion Church offers pastoral care and counseling programs to solve emotional, spiritual and relational problems of various individuals, couples and families.