Big Bethel AME Church at a glance
Big Bethel AME, on Auburn Avenue, is often described as Atlanta's oldest African American congregation. It belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
You'll find it at 220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta (30303). Atlanta has 13 AME churches in our directory, this one included. Wheat Street Baptist Church is the nearest listed church, 0.3 miles away.
Visiting Big Bethel 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. The church website (bigbethelame.org) or a call to +1 404-827-9707 will confirm this week's schedule.
Oddly, the listing shows Sunday as closed, so those hours probably describe the church office rather than worship. Listed hours sometimes mix office and service times, so double-check.
Give to Big Bethel AME Church
Online giving is available: Big Bethel 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.
Questions about Big Bethel AME Church
Where is Big Bethel AME Church?
Big Bethel AME Church is at 220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303.
What time are services at Big Bethel AME Church?
We haven't been able to confirm service times. To get them, call +1 404-827-9707.
Is Big Bethel AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. Big Bethel AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for Big Bethel AME Church?
You can call +1 404-827-9707 and visit bigbethelame.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to Big Bethel AME Church?
Online giving is available: Big Bethel 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 Big Bethel AME Church?
Yes. Fountain Temple AME Church in Atlanta is 1.9 miles away.
Why is Big Bethel AME Church historically significant?
Big Bethel AME, on Auburn Avenue, is often described as Atlanta's oldest African American congregation.
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