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African Methodist Episcopal · DC · est. 1838

Metropolitan Ame Church

1518 M ST NW, Washington, DC 20005

About Metropolitan Ame Church

Metropolitan Ame Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 1518 M ST NW, Washington, DC, 20005. Metropolitan Ame Church was founded in 1838. You can reach Metropolitan Ame Church at +12023311426.

Metropolitan Ame Church is one of 643 churches we list in Washington, among 643 across District of Columbia. It falls within District of Columbia and the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. It is counted among 18 African Methodist Episcopal churches in Washington, part of 18 in the African Methodist Episcopal tradition across District of Columbia. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.

Where is Metropolitan Ame Church located?

Metropolitan Ame Church is located at 1518 M ST NW, Washington, DC, 20005. The building sits at coordinates 38.90537, -77.03547, placing it in Washington, DC 20005.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Metropolitan Ame Church

5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as Metropolitan Ame Church

2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1838 are indexed in Churches List.

Metropolitan Ame Church by the numbers

188 Years of continuous worship since 1838
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition

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 1518 M ST NW, Washington, DC, 20005.
When was Metropolitan Ame Church founded?
Founded in 1838.
What is the architecture of Metropolitan Ame Church?
Metropolitan Ame Church is a Gothic Revival building.

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Est. 1838 One of 18 African Methodist Episcopal churches in DC  ·  See the register →
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