Macedonia Baptist Church of East St. Louis, Illinois, Inc. was organized in 1863 and was incorporated the same year under the laws of the State of Illinois.  A small group of Christian women first organized the Church in Venice Island, IL.  The Pastor of this newly organized Church was Rev. J. Martin.  The original name given to the Church was, “The First Colored Baptist Church.”  Later the name was changed to “Macedonia Colored Baptist Church” and eventually the present name “Macedonia Baptist Church” became the permanent name.