About Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Methodist church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded in 1890. As of April 2026, Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 208 Google reviews. The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church parish office answers at (215) 925-0616.
Mother Bethel AME Church sits on the oldest parcel of land continuously owned by African Americans purchased in 1791 by Richard and Sarah Allen. All are welcome to join us for Worship Service every Sunday at 9:30am. Tours of the Richard Allen Museum and Stained Glass Windows are by appointment only please email motherbetheltours@gmail.com to schedule! All are welcome!"
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
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Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church
The Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church and congregation which is located at 419 South 6th Street in Center City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. The congregation, founded in 1794, is the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the nation.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church through the years
- 1890 Founded
- March 16, 1972 Added to the National Register
When does Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church hold services?
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM, Thursday 10 AM–3 PM, Friday 10 AM–3 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–3 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–2 PM
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
Where is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church located?
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located at 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The building sits at coordinates 39.94332, -75.15179, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19147.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 46 ft
- Public parking 82 ft
- Public parking 174 ft
- Public parking 427 ft
- Public parking 427 ft
- Spruce St & 6th St · SEPTA 751 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 801 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 830 ft
- Bus stop · SEPTA 919 ft
- Lombard Cafe 164 ft
- South Street Souvlaki · greek, american 528 ft
- Shiso · sushi, japanese 564 ft
- Golden Empress Garden · chinese 574 ft
- Golden Triangle · thai 689 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
The ZIP code 19147 area around Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is home to 39,100 residents with a median household income of $105,233 and a median age of 35.9 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 Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 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.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 72001166, added to the Register on March 16, 1972.
Read the official NPS nomination for Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
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- Sacred Heart Church Savannah, GA
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Philadelphia, PA · est. 1916
Churches founded the same year as Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1890 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Catherine of Genoa New York, NY
- Church of the Atonement Chicago, IL
- Iglesia Vida Real Somerville, MA
- Epworth United Methodist Church Chicago, IL
- Armenian Bible Church Pasadena, CA
Your Sunday at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
- What denomination is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 10 AM–3 PM, Thursday 10 AM–3 PM, Friday 10 AM–3 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 8 AM–2 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday Closed
- What is the phone number for Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- You can reach the parish at (215) 925-0616.
- Where is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church located?
- The parish is located at 419 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147.
- When was Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church founded?
- Founded in 1890.
- Is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 72001166, added March 16, 1972.
- How do visitors rate Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 208 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church?
- Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a Romanesque architecture building.
- Is Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal 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 Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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