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Historic St. Paul Heritage Collection
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Explore the historic stained-glass windows of Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church and the traditional Christian symbolism represented throughout the sanctuary.
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Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church Presents
CHAIR YOGA
for Body, Mind & Spirit
Stretch. Breathe. Renew.
Join us for a gentle, faith-filled chair yoga experience designed to support your body, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location:
Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church
251 N. Upper Street, Lexington, KY 40507
In Person: $10 per class | Virtual August Series: $30
Participant Waiver Required
Before registering for Chair Yoga, please review the Yoga Program Liability Waiver, Assumption of Risk, and Participation Policies.
By completing registration, participants acknowledge that yoga involves physical movement and that they are responsible for participating within their own ability, comfort level, and health needs.
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The waiver will open in a new browser tab so you can review it before completing registration. A waiver acknowledgment should also be required during checkout.
Register for Chair Yoga
Choose in-person attendance by individual class or register for the complete August virtual series.
Virtual Attendance — Full August Series
$30 for all August classes
Virtual attendance requires registration for the complete August schedule of Chair Yoga classes. Individual virtual classes are not available.
After your registration and payment are received, a unique Zoom access link will be sent to the email address provided during checkout. Please do not share your link with others.
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Registration is required. In-person space may be limited. Virtual registration covers the complete August series.
A Gentle, Faith-Filled Practice
All levels are welcome. No experience is needed. Movements can be adapted to individual comfort and ability.
Improve Flexibility
Gentle seated and supported movement to promote mobility, balance, and comfort.
Reduce Stress
Breathing, stillness, and mindful movement to help calm the mind.
Build Strength
Accessible seated and standing-supported movements to encourage strength, wellness, and peace within.
What to Know Before You Attend
Come Comfortable
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely. Bringing water is recommended.
Arrive Early
Please arrive early for check-in, setup, and preparation before class begins.
Your Safety Matters
Waivers are required. Please consult your physician if you have health concerns.
Instructed by Sandra Ballew-Barnes
Sandra Ballew-Barnes of Wild Sunflower Wellness KY LLC brings a compassionate, experienced, and faith-focused approach to yoga.
- 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Trauma-Informed Yoga
This chair-based class is designed as a time to move, breathe, renew, and connect.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
Reserve Your Spot Today
Register for in-person or virtual attendance and join us for a gentle, faith-filled chair yoga practice for your body, mind, and spirit.
Questions? Contact Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church at
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Our Pastor
Rev. Dr. Walter R. Henry
Pastor, Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church
Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church is blessed to be led by Rev. Dr. Walter R. Henry, a lifelong servant of the African Methodist Episcopal Church whose ministry reflects a deep commitment to preaching, teaching, pastoral care, stewardship, and service to the people of God.
With a heart for ministry and a foundation rooted in the A.M.E. tradition, Rev. Dr. Henry continues to lead the congregation in faith, worship, historic preservation, and community service.
A Life Rooted in the A.M.E. Church
Rev. Dr. Henry is a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A native of Havre de Grace, Maryland, he was baptized as an infant at St. James A.M.E. Church and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his Savior at an early age.
His call to ministry began early. He first delivered God’s Word at the age of twelve and officially began his ministry at the age of eighteen under the guidance of the late Rev. Franklin J. West, Sr., then pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church in Havre de Grace, Maryland.
Ministerial Calling and Ordination
Rev. Dr. Henry was licensed to preach in May 1992 and was admitted to the Baltimore Annual Conference in April 1993. He was ordained an Itinerant Deacon in 1996 and later elected and ordained an Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1998.
Following his ordination, he served as a ministerial assistant at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Nathaniel Leath, who later became a Bishop in the A.M.E. Church.
Pastoral Leadership
Rev. Dr. Henry began his pastoral ministry in 2000 when he was appointed to Wrights A.M.E. Church in Elkton, Maryland. Since that time, he has served several congregations, including Providence A.M.E. Church in Memphis, Tennessee; Mt. Sinai A.M.E. Church in Arlington, Tennessee; Mt. Herman A.M.E. Church in Dixonville, Tennessee; St. James A.M.E. Church in Memphis, Tennessee; and now Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
Conference and Denominational Service
In addition to his pastoral appointments, Rev. Dr. Henry has served the A.M.E. Church through conference leadership, ministerial training, finance, and trustee service. His work has included service with the West Tennessee Conference Board of Examiners, the West Tennessee Conference Board of Ministerial Examiners, the West Tennessee Conference Treasurer’s office, and the West Tennessee Conference Board of Trustees.
He currently serves in the Kentucky Conference on the Finance Committee and the Board of Ministerial Examiners.
Education and Preparation
- Morehouse College — Bachelor of Arts in History, 1995
- Princeton Theological Seminary — Master of Divinity, 1998
- Candler School of Theology, Emory University — Doctor of Ministry, 2021, with a concentration in Biblical Interpretation and Proclamation
Serving Historic St. Paul
As pastor of Historic St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Rev. Dr. Henry leads a congregation with a sacred legacy of faith, freedom, worship, education, historic preservation, and community service. Under his pastoral leadership, the church continues to honor its historic foundation while preparing for a faithful and fruitful future.
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