About John Wesley Ame Zion Church
John Wesley Ame Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 594 Herron Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. You can reach John Wesley Ame Zion Church at +14126217930.
John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church (Pittsburgh)
John Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church is a historic African American church in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The church, which is one of Pittsburgh's oldest African American faith-based organizations, was founded in 1836 following a series of prayer meetings and preaching services.
Where is John Wesley Ame Zion Church located?
John Wesley Ame Zion Church is located at 594 Herron Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219. The building sits at coordinates 40.45170, -79.96438, placing it in Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at John Wesley Ame Zion 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.
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Questions and answers about John Wesley Ame Zion Church
- What denomination is John Wesley Ame Zion Church?
- This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is John Wesley Ame Zion Church located?
- John Wesley Ame Zion Church is located at 594 Herron Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219.
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