About Bethel Ame Church
Bethel Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 414 HENRY CLAY STREET, Shelbyville, KY, 40065. You can reach Bethel Ame Church at +15026333330.
Where is Bethel Ame Church located?
Bethel Ame Church is located at 414 HENRY CLAY STREET, Shelbyville, KY, 40065. The building sits at coordinates 38.21002, -85.21468, placing it in Shelbyville, KY 40065.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Bethel Ame Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Bethel Ame Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Bethel Ame Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 84001990, added to the Register on 1984-09-28.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Bethel Ame Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Bethel Ame Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Bethel Ame Church
- What denomination is Bethel Ame Church?
- This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Bethel Ame Church located?
- Bethel Ame Church is located at 414 HENRY CLAY STREET, Shelbyville, KY, 40065.
- Is Bethel Ame Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 84001990, added 1984-09-28.
- What is the architecture of Bethel Ame Church?
- Bethel Ame Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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