American Church in Paris

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 American Church in Paris (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. Among our many esteemed guest preachers have been Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

ACP is an instrument supported by and in partnership with the American and Foreign Christian Union (AFCU), which is charged with the responsibility for maintaining a place and program of Protestant worship designed particularly for the American community, but open to all residents and visitors in Paris.

ACP is a Christian community of all socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, races, nationalities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We are an important part of life in Paris, providing spiritual guidance, education, and a strong sense of community and belonging.