African Methodist Episcopal Churches
1,014 churches in the Gathered Network
Founded: 1816
The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church stands as a beacon of hope, resilience, and faith, tracing its origins back to 1816 when a group of African American Methodists broke away from the predominantly white Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia. This foundational moment arose from a desire for a space where African Americans could worship freely and without discrimination. The founding bishop, Richard Allen, played a pivotal role in establishing the church, which officially became known as the AME Church in 1845. Today, the AME Church has grown to include over 2.5 million members across more than 7,000 congregations in the United States and around the world. ...
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St Paul AME Church
Columbus Ohio 43215
(614) 228-4113
1.2 miles away
Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church
Columbus Ohio 43203
1.9 miles away
Bethel AME Church
Columbus Ohio 43211
(614) 294-1700
3.6 miles away
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Big Bethel AME Church
Atlanta, Georgia
220 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-9707
View DetailsCrossroads AME Church
Indianapolis, Indiana
4602 N College Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 515-6414
View DetailsEbenezer AME Church
Camp Springs, Maryland
7707 Allentown Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
(301) 248-8833
View DetailsEmpowerment Temple AME Church
Baltimore, Maryland
4217-4221 Primrose Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
(410) 801-8888
View DetailsFlipper Temple A.M.E. Church
Atlanta, Georgia
580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 522-5020
View DetailsGreater Bethlehem African Methodist Episcopal Church
Pensacola, Florida
5299 Richburg St, Milton, FL 32583
(850) 626-0825
View DetailsMt. Olive A.M.E. Church
Columbia, South Carolina
216 Blue Ridge Terrace, Columbia, SC 29203
(803) 999-6749
View DetailsSaint James AME Church
Danbury, Connecticut
45 William St, Danbury, CT 06810
(475) 218-0606
View DetailsSaint Philip AME Church
Atlanta, Georgia
240 Candler Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30317
(404) 371-0749
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