About Bethel Ame Church
Bethel Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal parish located at 414 HENRY CLAY STREET, Shelbyville, KY, 40065. The Bethel Ame Church parish office answers 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 38.21286, -85.20855, 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 parishes 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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Questions and answers about Bethel Ame Church
- What denomination is Bethel Ame Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Bethel Ame Church located?
- The parish 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.
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