About Bethel Ame Church
Bethel Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 324 WEST 10TH STREET, Marion, IN, 46953. You can reach Bethel Ame Church at +17656645610.
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Where is Bethel Ame Church located?
Bethel Ame Church is located at 324 WEST 10TH STREET, Marion, IN, 46953. The building sits at coordinates 40.55199, -85.66256, placing it in Marion, IN 46953.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Bethel Ame Church
The ZIP code 46953 area around Bethel Ame Church is home to 23,334 residents with a median household income of $45,701 and a median age of 33.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
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.
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 324 WEST 10TH STREET, Marion, IN, 46953.
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