Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church at a glance
Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is an AME Zion church in Bessemer, Alabama. We include it because the name places it in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) denomination.
You'll find it at 916 18th St N, Bessemer (35020). Of the churches we list in Bessemer, it is the only one in the AME Zion tradition. The closest church in our directory is Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, 0.4 miles away.
Service times at Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Worship in AME Zion congregations tends to blend Methodist liturgy with gospel music. Practices vary, so check the church's own channels for the current schedule. The church's own site gives these times: Sunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 10 am. That was the schedule when we checked in October 2026. You can also call +1 205-886-4074.
Give to Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
You can give to Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church online; the church links to its giving page from its official site.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
About the AME Zion tradition
- AME Zion is often called the “Freedom Church” because Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were associated with it.
- AME Zion is a separate denomination from the AME Church, although both are Methodist and governed by bishops.
Questions about Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church
Where is Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church?
Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is at 916 18th St N, Bessemer, AL 35020.
When does Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 10 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What denomination is Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church?
Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) church, a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church?
You can call +1 205-886-4074 and visit pettyschapelamez.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church online?
You can give to Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church online; the church links to its giving page from its official site. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME Zion church near Petty's Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church?
Yes. Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Brighton is 2.9 miles away.
Other AME Zion churches near Bessemer
- AME ZionBethel A.M.E. Zion ChurchBrighton, AL2.9 miles away
- AME ZionTrinity AME Zion ChurchBirmingham, AL8.5 miles away
- AME ZionMetropolitan A.M.E. Zion ChurchBirmingham, ALabout 11 miles away
- AME ZionSt Luke A.M.E. Zion ChurchBirmingham, ALabout 14 miles away
More Black churches in Bessemer
- Missionary BaptistFirst Missionary Baptist Church of Hueytown3893 John Williamson Dr
- AMEAllen Temple A.M.E. Church917 22nd St N
- AMESaddler's Chapel AME Church21 Center St
- AMEWard Chapel A.M.E. Church430 24th St S
- Missionary BaptistFirst Missionary Baptist Church2713 Clarendon Ave
- Missionary BaptistFaith Missionary Baptist Church1605 15th Ave N
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