Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church at a glance
As its name suggests, Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 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 255 Natchez St, Franklin (37064). It is one of 2 AME churches we list in Franklin. The closest church in our directory is First Missionary Baptist Church, just a few blocks away.
Planning a visit to Historic Shorter Chapel 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. The church website (shorterchapelame.com) or a call to +1 615-790-6611 will confirm this week's schedule.
The listing shows Sunday hours of 9 am to 9:45 am, which lines up with a morning service. No weekday hours are listed, so Sunday is your best chance to find someone there. Hours can change around holidays and special services; a quick call settles it.
Give to Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Historic Shorter Chapel 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.
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 Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Where is Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is at 255 Natchez St, Franklin, TN 37064.
What time is Sunday service at Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
The listing shows Sunday hours of 9 am to 9:45 am. Service times can change, so confirm with the church before you go.
What denomination is Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church, a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
You can call +1 615-790-6611 and visit shorterchapelame.com. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
Can I give to Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church online?
Historic Shorter Chapel 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 Historic Shorter Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
Yes. Kairos-Ebrnezer AME Church in Nashville is about 15 miles away.
More AME congregations nearby
- AMEShorter Chapel AME CHURCHFranklin, TN0.6 miles away
- AMEKairos-Ebrnezer AME ChurchNashville, TNabout 15 miles away
- AMEAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church Publishing HouseNashville, TNabout 17 miles away
- AMEGreater Bethel AME ChurchNashville, TNabout 17 miles away
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- Missionary BaptistFirst Missionary Baptist Church113 Natchez St
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