African Methodist Episcopal · PA

Metropolitan Ame Church

725 SOUTH 20TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19146

About Metropolitan Ame Church

Metropolitan Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 725 SOUTH 20TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146. You can reach Metropolitan Ame Church at +12155453480.

Where is Metropolitan Ame Church located?

Metropolitan Ame Church is located at 725 SOUTH 20TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146. The building sits at coordinates 39.94325, -75.17528, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19146.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.

The neighborhood around Metropolitan Ame Church

The ZIP code 19146 area around Metropolitan Ame Church is home to 40,303 residents with a median household income of $93,588 and a median age of 33.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

40,303 Residents in ZIP 19146
33.3 Median age
$93,588 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Metropolitan 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.

Your Sunday at Metropolitan Ame Church

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Questions and answers about Metropolitan Ame Church

What denomination is Metropolitan Ame Church?
This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Where is Metropolitan Ame Church located?
Metropolitan Ame Church is located at 725 SOUTH 20TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146.

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