Mural, Statue Ceremonies Kick-Off AME Church’s Philly Conference
The First Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church unveiled “The Legacy of Bishop Richard Allen and AME Church Mural” on Monday in West Philadelphia.
The four-story high portrait, painted in vivid colors, graces the AME Church’s international headquarters...
Richard Allen Statue to Stand Tall, Honor AME Church’s Founder
The man with whom an African-American South Carolina college and a Philadelphia school is named after, as well as a city housing complex and a stamp that was issued in his honor — will now have a statue erected...
A.M.E. Church Lives On
The African Methodist Episcopal Church will celebrate 200 years of existence at its 50th quadrennial session July 6 to July 13.
Organizers are expecting 35,000 people from all over to come to the AME church’s birthplace and celebrate a history that...
AME Church Celebrates Bicentennial at 50th Quadrennial Conference in Philadelphia
Two centuries ago, former Delaware slave Richard Allen and other Black worshippers formed the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, fleeing discrimination in the segregated Methodist Church. Today, the AME Church has membership in 20 Episcopal Districts in 39 countries...
Local Bishop Candidate – Rev. Dr. Harry L. Seawright
The Rev. Harry L. Seawright, a Prince George's County minister, is seeking to become a bishop in the AME Church at its 50th Quadrennial Session.
The AME denomination is meeting in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Convention Center from July 4-13 and it is in the process...
Local Bishop Candidate – Rev. Dr. Frank Reid
The Rev. Frank M. Reid III, one who has used his religious clout to climb the ranks of popularity among Baltimore City’s Black church community, is the senior pastor of the widely recognized Bethel AME Church, located on Druid...
