About First A.M.E. Zion Church
As its name suggests, First A.M.E. Zion Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion tradition, one of the historically Black church families in the United States.
You'll find it at 2159 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco (94118). It is the only AME Zion congregation we list in San Francisco. The closest church in our directory is Saint Andrew Missionary Baptist Church, 0.4 miles away.
Before you go
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. We don't have a website for this church; +1 415-655-3886 is the number to call.
The listing shows Sunday hours of 9:30 am to 2:30 pm, which lines up with a morning service. No weekday hours are listed, so Sunday is your best chance to find someone there. Listed church hours are often incomplete, so check before you travel.
Give to First A.M.E. Zion Church
Call +1 415-655-3886 to ask how First A.M.E. Zion Church accepts tithes and offerings.
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What “AME Zion” means
- AME Zion is a separate denomination from the AME Church, although both are Methodist and governed by bishops.
- AME Zion is often called the “Freedom Church” because Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were associated with it.
First A.M.E. Zion Church: frequently asked questions
Where is First A.M.E. Zion Church?
First A.M.E. Zion Church is at 2159 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118.
What time is Sunday service at First A.M.E. Zion Church?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. Service times can change, so confirm with the church before you go.
Is First A.M.E. Zion Church a historically Black church?
Yes. First A.M.E. Zion Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for First A.M.E. Zion Church?
You can call +1 415-655-3886. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to First A.M.E. Zion Church?
Call +1 415-655-3886 to ask how First A.M.E. Zion Church accepts tithes and offerings. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME Zion church near First A.M.E. Zion Church?
Yes. Greater Cooper AME Zion Church in Oakland is 9.2 miles away.
Other AME Zion churches near San Francisco
- AME ZionGreater Cooper AME Zion ChurchOakland, CA9.2 miles away
- AME ZionSt James AME Zion ChurchSan Mateo, CAabout 16 miles away
- AME ZionStewart Chapel AME Zion ChurchRedwood City, CAabout 24 miles away
- AME ZionFirst AME Zion ChurchSan Jose, CAabout 44 miles away
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