About Wesley AME Zion Church
Wesley AME Zion Church is an AME Zion church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We include it because the name places it in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) denomination.
The church stands at 1500 Lombard St in Philadelphia (19146). Of the churches we list in Philadelphia, it is the only one in the AME Zion tradition. Waters Memorial AME Church is the nearest listed church, 0.4 miles away.
Service times at Wesley AME Zion Church
AME Zion services follow a Methodist pattern — hymns, prayers, scripture and a sermon — and many congregations pair it with a strong choir tradition. Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 11 am. Schedules change, so it's worth a quick look before visiting. You can also call +1 215-735-8961.
Give to Wesley AME Zion Church
Online giving is available: Wesley AME Zion Church's website links to its own donation page.
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About the AME Zion tradition
- The AME Zion Church began with Black Methodists in New York City in the 1790s and organized as a denomination in 1821.
- AME Zion is often called the “Freedom Church” because Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were associated with it.
Wesley AME Zion Church: frequently asked questions
Where is Wesley AME Zion Church?
Wesley AME Zion Church is at 1500 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146.
What time is Sunday service at Wesley AME Zion Church?
Its website lists Sunday school at 9:30 am and Sunday worship at 11 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
What denomination is Wesley AME Zion Church?
Wesley AME Zion Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact Wesley AME Zion Church?
You can call +1 215-735-8961 and visit wesleyamezion.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to Wesley AME Zion Church online?
Online giving is available: Wesley AME Zion 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 Zion church near Wesley AME Zion Church?
Yes. St Paul AME Zion Church in Media is about 12 miles away.
Other AME Zion churches near Philadelphia
- AME ZionSt Paul AME Zion ChurchMedia, PAabout 12 miles away
- AME ZionWesley AME Zion ChurchBurlington, NJabout 18 miles away
- AME ZionScott AME Zion ChurchWilmington, DEabout 23 miles away
- AME ZionScott A.M.E. Zion ChurchWilmington, DEabout 24 miles away
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