It played a pivotal role in local civil rights activities and was part of the grassroots effort for anti-discrimination campaigns with an emphasis on employment opportunities for African-Americans.
[3] Interracial cooperation in Louisville during the post-war civil rights movement took the form of leadership by three overlapping coalitions: left-wing and labor unions, secular and government-sponsored agencies, and church youth groups.
[6] In addition, during Hughlett's pastorship, the church started a Well Baby Clinic and a Credit Union as part of the ministry.
A basement annex was added for spiritual and educational activities, as well as for the use of meetings and special events by various community groups.
He "explained the new religious education set up, as outlined in the 1941 discipline, and gave suggestions for making the church program serve the needs of the people in a larger way.
Hughlett also participated in a debate at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church titled, "which hinders the Negro most, his color or his conduct.
"[10] Despite the majority of congregations and Sunday schools being composed mostly of women, men often held administrative positions in the church.
Many African-American women also served as Sunday school teachers in their churches, often educating adults and children how to read and write along with Biblical lessons.
Though there weren't many roles for women in the church, the positions they were allowed to take on provided them with organizational and speaking skills necessary in the development of various female associations and groups such as the NAACP.