First AME Church at a glance
As its name suggests, First AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition, one of the historically Black church families in the United States.
Its address is 997 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando (32810). Orlando has 4 AME churches in our directory, this one included. Macedonia Missionary Baptist is the nearest listed church, 1.6 miles away.
Planning a visit to First AME Church
Many AME churches keep a recognizable Methodist liturgy while adding gospel music and spoken responses from the pews. Ask the church office about dress and timing if it is your first visit. No phone number is listed, but famec.org should have current details.
Give to First AME Church
Online giving is available: First AME Church's website links to its own donation page.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
What “AME” means
- The AME Church was the first independent Protestant denomination founded by Black Americans.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
First AME Church: frequently asked questions
Where is First AME Church?
First AME Church is at 997 W Kennedy Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810.
What time are services at First AME Church?
Service times aren't published in the listing we use. The quickest way to find out is to check famec.org.
Is First AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. First AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
Does First AME Church have a website?
You can visit famec.org.
Can I give to First AME Church online?
Online giving is available: First AME Church's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near First AME Church?
Yes. St Lawrence AME Church in Eatonville is 1.8 miles away.
More AME congregations nearby
- AMESt Lawrence AME ChurchEatonville, FL1.8 miles away
- AMEWard Chapel AME ChurchWinter Park, FL3.3 miles away
- AMENew Bethel AME ChurchAltamonte Springs, FL4.6 miles away
- AMEMt Olive AME ChurchOrlando, FL5.4 miles away
More Black churches in Orlando
- Missionary BaptistMt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church5200 W South St
- AMESaint Mark AME Church1968 Bruton Blvd
- African diasporaFirst Haitian Baptist Church4701 Lenox Blvd
- Missionary BaptistZion Hill Missionary Baptist Church1110 Drew Ave
- Missionary BaptistMt Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church4077 Prince Hall Blvd
- Missionary BaptistBethel Missionary Baptist Church654 W Anderson St
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