Who We Are?

Our Church

The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a predominantly African-American Christian denomination founded in the late 18th century in the United States. It was established in response to the racism and discrimination faced by African Americans in predominantly white churches. The AME Church blends Methodist theology with a strong focus on social justice, spiritual empowerment, and community upliftment.

Key Aspects of the AME Church:

The AME Church was founded in 1816 by Richard Allen, a former slave who became a prominent minister and abolitionist.

Allen, along with other African Americans, faced discrimination at St. George’s Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, where they were relegated to segregated seating. This led them to create a separate church where they could worship freely.

Theological Beliefs:

The AME Church adheres to Methodist theology, which emphasizes personal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, sanctification, and the importance of scripture.

Like other Methodist churches, it practices baptism and the Lord’s Supper as sacraments.
It follows the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition, which holds that salvation is available to all and emphasizes free will in the process of salvation.
It follows the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition, which holds that salvation is available to all and emphasizes free will in the process of salvation.