About Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston
Mother Emanuel is one of the oldest AME congregations in the South; nine worshippers were killed in the 2015 racist attack during Bible study. The congregation is part of the African Methodist Episcopal family of churches.
The church stands at 110 Calhoun St in Charleston (29401). Charleston has 4 AME churches in our directory, this one included. The closest church in our directory is Mount Zion AME Church, 0.4 miles away.
Before you go
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. For current service times, check motheremanuel.com or phone +1 843-722-2561.
Give to Mother Emanuel AME Church
Mother Emanuel AME Church accepts donations online through a giving page linked from its own website.
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What “AME” means
- The AME Church was the first independent Protestant denomination founded by Black Americans.
- The AME Church grew out of Richard Allen's Free African Society and became a separate denomination in Philadelphia in 1816.
Mother Emanuel AME Church: frequently asked questions
Where is Mother Emanuel AME Church?
Mother Emanuel AME Church is at 110 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401.
When are services held at Mother Emanuel AME Church?
We haven't been able to confirm service times. To get them, call +1 843-722-2561.
Is Mother Emanuel AME Church a historically Black church?
Yes. Mother Emanuel AME Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
What is the phone number for Mother Emanuel AME Church?
You can call +1 843-722-2561 and visit motheremanuel.com. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to Mother Emanuel AME Church?
Mother Emanuel AME 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 Emanuel AME Church?
Yes. Friendship AME Church in Mt Pleasant is 3.5 miles away.
Why is Mother Emanuel AME Church historically significant?
Mother Emanuel is one of the oldest AME congregations in the South; nine worshippers were killed in the 2015 racist attack during Bible study.
More AME congregations nearby
- AMEMount Zion AME ChurchCharleston, SC0.4 miles away
- AMEMorris Brown AME ChurchCharleston, SC0.4 miles away
- AMEEbenezer African Methodist Episcopal ChurchCharleston, SC0.5 miles away
- AMEFriendship AME ChurchMt Pleasant, SC3.5 miles away
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