| Established 1908 | Rebuilt 1936 | Remodeled 1944 | Relocated 1975 |
It was more that ninety years ago that a small roup of pioneering Christians, under the leadership of the Reverend Horace Williams, gathered together for the purpose of organizing a church in the Bellwood community. Much of the early history of the church is obscure because of the unavailability of written records.
The efforts of our heroic founders resulted in the formation of Turner Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church on Julian Street. It was named in honor of Bishop Henry McNeal Turner. The young church made steady progress, and we are benefactors of their dedicated efforts and great sacrifices.
During the early thirties, the church on Julian Street was destroyed by fire. Negotiations were made for the property located at 578 Kennedy Street. At this location, the membership continued to grow and prosper, meeting the needs of the members and community.
The following ministers served as pastors prior to November 1971:
| Rev. Alexander | Rev. G.A. Roberts | Rev. A. Hightower | Rev. R.T. Mathis |
| Rev. R.T. Bussey | Rev. L.L. Flewellen | Rev. J.W. O'Neal | Rev. C. May |
| Rev. M.C. Davis | Rev. Foley | Rev. Standford | Rev. McCain |
| Rev. K.M. Dunlap | Rev. P. Fountain | Rev. H. Williams | Rev. McClendon |
| Rev. C.C. Ealey | Rev. J.S. Horton | Rev. T.T. Ivery | Rev. F.L. Riley |
| Rev. Odum | Rev. E.B. Wright |
The realization of out long-time dreams and efforts to construct a new church edifice became a reality! Through God's wisdom, Rev. L.W. Hope was assigned to the church in November 1971. An untiring thrust was placed upon this effort, and in 1975, under Rev. Hope's leadership, Turner Chapel AME Church did relocate to Cascade Road in Southwest Atlanta.
The following ministers served as pastors since November 1971
| Rev. L.W. Hope | Rev. A. Morris | Rev. E. Lyons |
| Rev. B. Jordan | Rev. J.H. Butler | Rev. L.E. Logan, II |
| Rev. A. Wilkes | Rev. R.D. Mizer | Rev. G.S. Hardeman |
Our congregation has endured many hardships, enjoyed many victories, celebrated births and deaths, joined together and accepted many into Christian discipleship. We trust that we shall continue to follow in the footsteps of our forefathers by upholding the African Methodist Episcopal Church motto: