Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church at a glance
Mother Bethel was founded by Richard Allen and is the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination. The congregation is part of the African Methodist Episcopal family of churches. The church's listing sums it up as “Small space with historic & religious artifacts in a 19th-century landmark African-American church.”
Its address is 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia (19147). Philadelphia has 11 AME churches in our directory, this one included. Waters Memorial AME Church is the nearest listed church, 0.4 miles away.
Planning a visit to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Expect a structured Methodist service with room for congregational singing; communion is typically celebrated on a regular schedule, often the first Sunday of the month. Before you go, confirm times on motherbethel.org or by calling +1 215-925-0616.
Sunday is listed as 8 am to 2 pm. Listed church hours are often incomplete, so check before you travel.
Give to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church accepts donations online through a giving page linked from its own website.
You give directly to the church. BlackChurches.us never receives or processes donations.
The AME church in brief
- AME congregations are Methodist in belief and are led by bishops, with pastors appointed through annual conferences.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church: frequently asked questions
Where is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is at 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
What time is Sunday service at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 8 am to 2 pm. Those may include Sunday school, so ask when the main service starts.
What denomination is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
You can call +1 215-925-0616 and visit motherbethel.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church online?
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church accepts donations online through a giving page linked from its own website. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME church near Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Yes. Macedonia AME Church in Camden is 1.5 miles away.
Why is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church historically significant?
Mother Bethel was founded by Richard Allen and is the mother church of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination.
Other AME churches near Philadelphia
- AMEWaters Memorial AME ChurchPhiladelphia, PA0.4 miles away
- AMECalvary AME ChurchPhiladelphia, PA0.9 miles away
- AMEMacedonia AME ChurchCamden, NJ1.5 miles away
- AMEZion AME ChurchPhiladelphia, PA1.7 miles away
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- Black CatholicSt Martin de Porres Church2340 W Lehigh Ave
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- AMEMt. Tabor A.M.E. Church961 N 7th St
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