About Saint Philip AME Church in Atlanta
As its name suggests, Saint Philip AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition, one of the historically Black church families in the United States.
Its address is 240 Candler Rd SE, Atlanta (30317). Atlanta has 13 AME churches in our directory, this one included. The closest church in our directory is Little Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 0.9 miles away.
Service times at Saint Philip AME 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. The church's own site gives these times: Sunday worship at 9:30 am. Schedules change, so it's worth a quick look before visiting. You can also call +1 404-371-0749.
Give to Saint Philip AME Church
You can give to Saint Philip AME 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.
The AME church in brief
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
- AME congregations are Methodist in belief and are led by bishops, with pastors appointed through annual conferences.
Saint Philip AME Church: frequently asked questions
Where is Saint Philip AME Church?
Saint Philip AME Church is at 240 Candler Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
When does Saint Philip AME Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday worship at 9:30 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
Is Saint Philip AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. Saint Philip AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for Saint Philip AME Church?
You can call +1 404-371-0749 and visit saintphilip.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to Saint Philip AME Church?
You can give to Saint Philip AME 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 church near Saint Philip AME Church?
Yes. Turner Monumental AME Church in Atlanta is 1.9 miles away.
More AME congregations nearby
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- AMEFirst African Methodist Episcopal Church AtlantaAtlanta, GA3.3 miles away
- AMEMt Carmel AME ChurchAtlanta, GA4.5 miles away
- AMEBig Bethel AME ChurchAtlanta, GA5.1 miles away
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