About Morris Brown AME Church
Morris Brown AME Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Episcopal church in Charleston, South Carolina located at 13 Morris St, Charleston, SC 29403. As of April 2026, Morris Brown AME Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 29 Google reviews. The Morris Brown AME Church parish office answers at (843) 723-1961.
Morris Brown
Morris Brown was one of the founders of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and its second presiding bishop. He founded Emanuel AME Church in his native Charleston, South Carolina. It was implicated in the slave uprising planned by Denmark Vesey, also of this church, and after that was suppressed, Brown was imprisoned for nearly a year. He was never convicted of a crime.
When does Morris Brown AME Church hold services?
Morris Brown AME Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Open 24 hours, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Charleston, SC.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–4 PM
Where is Morris Brown AME Church located?
Morris Brown AME Church is located at 13 Morris St, Charleston, SC 29403. The building sits at coordinates 32.79001, -79.94028, placing it in Charleston, SC 29403.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 282 ft
- Private parking 348 ft
- Parking 420 ft
- Private parking 440 ft
- Private parking 505 ft
- King St / Morris St · CARTA 299 ft
- Cannon St / St Philip St · CARTA 702 ft
- Transit Mall · CARTA 735 ft
- Mary St / Meeting St · CARTA 764 ft
- King St / Cannon St · CARTA 820 ft
- The Darling Oyster Bar · seafood 262 ft
- Stars Rooftop & Grill Room · american 308 ft
- Legami · italian 341 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 367 ft
- Callie's Hot Little Biscuit · american 387 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Morris Brown AME Church
The ZIP code 29403 area around Morris Brown AME Church is home to 22,363 residents with a median household income of $62,281 and a median age of 30.6 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 Morris Brown 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.
Morris Brown AME Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Morris Brown AME Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 100003056, added to the Register on 2018-10-25.
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Questions and answers about Morris Brown AME Church
- What denomination is Morris Brown AME Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at Morris Brown AME Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday Open 24 hours, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for Morris Brown AME Church?
- You can reach the parish at (843) 723-1961.
- Where is Morris Brown AME Church located?
- The parish is located at 13 Morris St, Charleston, SC 29403.
- Is Morris Brown AME Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 100003056, added 2018-10-25.
- How do visitors rate Morris Brown AME Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 29 Google reviews.
- Is Morris Brown AME Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Morris Brown AME Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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