About First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles
First AME (FAME) is the oldest Black congregation in Los Angeles; it was founded in 1872 in the home of Biddy Mason. It belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Its address is 2270 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles (90018). It is one of 9 AME churches we list in Los Angeles. The closest church in our directory is Greater Page Temple Church of God in Christ, just a few blocks away.
Visiting First African Methodist Episcopal Church
AME worship usually follows a Methodist order of service: hymns, prayer, scripture readings, a sermon and an offering, often with a choir. How formal it feels depends a lot on the congregation. We don't have a website for this church; +1 323-735-1251 is the number to call.
Sunday hours are listed as 8 am to 2:30 pm. Listed hours sometimes mix office and service times, so double-check.
Give to First African Methodist Episcopal Church
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The AME church in brief
- AME congregations are Methodist in belief and are led by bishops, with pastors appointed through annual conferences.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
Questions about First African Methodist Episcopal Church
Where is First African Methodist Episcopal Church?
First African Methodist Episcopal Church is at 2270 S Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018.
When does First African Methodist Episcopal Church meet on Sundays?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 8 am to 2:30 pm. Those may include Sunday school, so ask when the main service starts.
Is First African Methodist Episcopal Church a historically Black church?
Yes. First African Methodist Episcopal Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for First African Methodist Episcopal Church?
You can call +1 323-735-1251. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to First African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Call +1 323-735-1251 to ask how First African Methodist Episcopal Church accepts tithes and offerings. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near First African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Yes. Ward African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles is 1.1 miles away.
Why is First African Methodist Episcopal Church historically significant?
First AME (FAME) is the oldest Black congregation in Los Angeles; it was founded in 1872 in the home of Biddy Mason.
Other AME churches near Los Angeles
- AMEWard African Methodist Episcopal ChurchLos Angeles, CA1.1 miles away
- AMEBryant Temple AME ChurchLos Angeles, CA2.3 miles away
- AMEWalker Temple AME ChurchLos Angeles, CA2.6 miles away
- AMESecond AME ChurchLos Angeles, CA3.1 miles away
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