About Bethany AME Church in Philadelphia
As its name suggests, Bethany AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition, one of the historically Black church families in the United States.
You'll find it at 8898 Ashton Rd, Philadelphia (19136). It is one of 11 AME churches we list in Philadelphia. The closest church in our directory is Christ Apostolic Church International, 1.7 miles away.
Visiting Bethany 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; +1 215-464-8381 is the number to call.
Give to Bethany AME Church
The church office (+1 215-464-8381) 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 Bethany AME Church
Where is Bethany AME Church?
Bethany AME Church is at 8898 Ashton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19136.
What are the service times at Bethany AME Church?
Service times aren't published in the listing we use. The quickest way to find out is to call +1 215-464-8381.
What denomination is Bethany AME Church?
Bethany AME Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for Bethany AME Church?
You can call +1 215-464-8381. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to Bethany AME Church?
The church office (+1 215-464-8381) 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 Bethany AME Church?
Yes. La Mott A.M.E. Church in Elkins Park is 6.0 miles away.
Other AME churches near Philadelphia
- AMECampbell AME ChurchPhiladelphia, PA4.4 miles away
- AMELa Mott A.M.E. ChurchElkins Park, PA6.0 miles away
- AMEBensalem AMEBensalem, PA6.1 miles away
- AMEBethel-Hosanna AME ChurchPennsauken, NJ6.6 miles away
More Black churches in Philadelphia
- AMEMother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church419 S 6th St
- COGICMt Airy Church of God in Christ6401 Ogontz Ave
- Black CatholicSt Martin de Porres Church2340 W Lehigh Ave
- AMEMt Pisgah AME Church428 N 41st St
- Historically BlackAfrican Episcopal Church of St. Thomas6361 Lancaster Ave
- AMEMt. Tabor A.M.E. Church961 N 7th St
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