Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist racial history recalled on 250th anniversary of Asbury’s US arrival
By Adelle M. Banks — October 21, 2021
(RNS) — ‘Francis Asbury’s role in helping develop Methodism in America,’ one expert said, ‘is one of those factors that gave birth to the Black Christian experience in Philadelphia.’
AME Church historical documentary features Mother Emanuel pastor Clementa Pinckney
By Adelle M. Banks — April 29, 2021
(RNS) — The AME Church is highlighting the documentary along with another about the history of its major quadrennial meetings, as producers work on a third film.
How Philadelphia’s Black churches overcame disease, depression and civil strife
By Stephanie Clintonia Boddie — February 23, 2021
(The Conversation) — The story of how three Black churches endured events similar to those afflicting society today can give both solace and hope.
AME Church continues 200-year journey toward racial justice
By Adelle M. Banks — July 7, 2016
(RNS) Two centuries later, members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church made another pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the denomination’s General Conference.
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