Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Overview
About Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Welcome to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, a African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church serving the Philadelphia community.
What to expect here
Worship style
Blended traditional and contemporary worship
Typical for African Methodist Episcopal (AME) churches
Quick facts
Denomination
African Methodist Episcopal (AME)Location
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
Sep 2026
General guidance · African Methodist Episcopal (AME) churches · not specific to Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Liturgical elements blended with contemporary worship, thoughtful sermon-based teaching, and active community outreach programs. A strong emphasis on social justice and service.
Methodist churches are known for their inclusive, grace-centered welcome. John Wesley's motto of 'open hearts, open minds, open doors' reflects the spirit you'll find here.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
2 service times across 2 days
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
Sun
Sunday
9:30 AM
Sunday Worship
Dai
Daily
7:00 AM
Morning Prayer
Latest message
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Faith & Freedom 250 | Constitution Sunday |
Published September 21, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church on YouTube · checked September 25, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- Colored Convention 2026 | Sunday Worship Service (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 21, 2026
- Sunday | September 13, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 14, 2026
- Sunday September 13, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 14, 2026
- Sunday | September 13, 2026 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Sep 13, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
5 groups across 5 categories
Verified by the church · Sep 2, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Young People's and Children's Division (YPD)
Sunday · Weekly
Youth ministry teaching AME history and Christian service for ages 2-26; meets monthly.
Men's Fellowship (Sons of Allen)
Saturday · 9:00 AM · Weekly
Men's fellowship reading and discussing African American scholarship in light of biblical principles; meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays.
Sarah Allen Women's Missionary Society
Weekly · ask the church for times
Local branch of the AME Church Women's Missionary Society, supporting missionary activities.
Adult Church School
Sunday · 8:00 AM · Weekly
Adult Sunday School teaching biblical principles for Christian growth.
Get Involved
1 groupFeeding Ministry
Saturday · 2:00 PM · Weekly
Provides dinner to 150-215 men at Our Brother's Place homeless shelter on the 4th Saturday, Sept-June.
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
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kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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