About St Matthews AME Church
In Greenville, St Matthews AME Church represents the AME tradition — the name identifies it as an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation.
You'll find it at 514 Nelson St, Greenville (38701). Greenville has 2 AME churches in our directory, this one included. New Generation COGIC is the nearest listed church, 1.1 miles away.
Visiting St Matthews 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. We don't have a website for this church; +1 662-335-4479 is the number to call.
Sunday hours are listed as 9 am to 5 pm. Weekday hours suggest someone is usually in the office if you call. Listed church hours are often incomplete, so check before you travel.
Give to St Matthews AME Church
The church office (+1 662-335-4479) can tell you how to give, including any online option.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
What “AME” means
- 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.
Questions about St Matthews AME Church
Where is St Matthews AME Church?
St Matthews AME Church is at 514 Nelson St, Greenville, MS 38701.
When does St Matthews AME Church meet on Sundays?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 9 am to 5 pm. It's worth confirming, especially around holidays.
Is St Matthews AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. St Matthews AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for St Matthews AME Church?
You can call +1 662-335-4479. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to St Matthews AME Church online?
The church office (+1 662-335-4479) can tell you how to give, including any online option. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near St Matthews AME Church?
Yes. Greater Solomon Chapel AME in Cleveland is about 30 miles away.
Other AME churches near Greenville
- AMEBall Temple AME ChurchGreenville, MS1.8 miles away
- AMEGreater Solomon Chapel AMECleveland, MSabout 30 miles away
- AMEGreater Lee Chapel AMEMoorhead, MSabout 32 miles away
- AMENew Bethel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchShelby, MSabout 40 miles away
Other congregations in Greenville
- COGICNew Generation COGIC758 Carver Cir
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