Trinity AME Zion Church has been in Binghamton for more than 180 years. Founded in 1838, this church was the first African-American congregation born in Binghamton.

But the historic church has been struggling to get people in their doors. The congregation is hoping to get new members through reaching out to the community and bringing in a new minister.

"We have one goal in mind and that is to serve the community and operate outside of the four walls. The members here I find are very caring, and they're very loving to God. They're servants of God first and then serving others," said Reverand Kellie Wofford.

Kellie will have faithful members by her side. 

"My children and I we attended here and I just attended for maybe a month or two and I felt like this was where I needed to be," said long-term member Mary Houston.

Pastor Kellie and other congregation members will be holding a meet and greet at 203 Oak Ave on Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.