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Who we are
Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church is known as "The National Cathedral of African Methodism." Founded in 1838, Metropolitan was formed by two existing churches: Israel Bethel A.M.E., founded in 1838. The parent A.M.E. Church movement grew out of an anti-segregation protest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1787. Similarly, both Israel Bethel and Union Bethel began as a result of dissatisfaction among African Americans over racial segregation here in Washington at Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Church. On July 6, 1838, Union Bethel received the official sanction of the Baltimore Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Consequently, this date is recognized as the official date of the founding of Metropolitan.
The name Metropolitan was first applied to Union Bethel in 1870, and became official in 1872, when the Baltimore Conference authorized construction of a new "Metropolitan Church in Washington, D.C." The name was officially changed to "Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church" by that same Baltimore Conference.
In addition to officially designating the church name, the Baltimore Conference made two decisions that even then noted the national character of Metropolitan. The conference gave instructions for the new church to be built "in close proximity" to the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Additionally, in a meeting of the A.M.E. Church Episcopal Districts in the continental USA, each Annual Conference was requested to donate at least $100 for the building project. In gratitude, Metropolitan recognized this generosity by dedicating a stained glass window to each contributing Annual Conference. Construction began in 1880, and the cornerstone was laid in 1881.
Metropolitan is well known in stature and influence both locally and nationally. From anti-slavery leadership in the mid-19th century, and in the harboring of runaway slaves, to AIDS education and voter registration projects today, Metropolitan has been not just a major center of worship, but also an institution in the forefront of the civic, cultural, and intellectual life of African Americans. The pioneering Bethel Literary Society began in the Church in the 1850's under the leadership of Rev. Daniel A. Payne who later became an A.M.E. Bishop. The Society's purpose of spreading literacy began a continuing tradition of sponsoring outstanding literary talent.
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The name Metropolitan was first applied to Union Bethel in 1870, and became official in 1872, when the Baltimore Conference authorized construction of a new "Metropolitan Church in Washington, D.C." The name was officially changed to "Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church" by that same Baltimore Conference.
In addition to officially designating the church name, the Baltimore Conference made two decisions that even then noted the national character of Metropolitan. The conference gave instructions for the new church to be built "in close proximity" to the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Additionally, in a meeting of the A.M.E. Church Episcopal Districts in the continental USA, each Annual Conference was requested to donate at least $100 for the building project. In gratitude, Metropolitan recognized this generosity by dedicating a stained glass window to each contributing Annual Conference. Construction began in 1880, and the cornerstone was laid in 1881.
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Location of worship
1518 M St NW
Washington,
DC
20005-1771
United States
Phone: 202-331-1426
Fax: 202-331-0369
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Church Pastor
Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton
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1518 M St NW
Washington,
DC
20005-1771
United States
Phone: 202-331-1426
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Metropolitan AME Church Service Times
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Sundays at 7:45 AM and 11:00 AM
Church School at 9:30 AM
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12:00 Noon Day Service
7:00 PM Bible Study (No Bible Study in July & August)
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Question: Where is Metropolitan AME Church located?
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church is located at 1518 M St NW, Washington, District of Columbia.
Question: Who is Metropolitan AME Church's pastor?
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church's pastor is Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton.
Question: What time is service at Metropolitan AME Church?
Answer: Worship Times: Sundays at 7:45 AM and 11:00 AM Church School at 9:30 AM Wednesday Worship Services 12:00 Noon Day Service 7:00 PM Bible Study (No Bible Study in July & August)
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/metropolitanamec
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/metropolitaname
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's website?
Answer: http://www.metropolitanamec.org
Question: What denominaiton is Metropolitan AME Church?
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church belongs to African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination.
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church is located at 1518 M St NW, Washington, District of Columbia.
Question: Who is Metropolitan AME Church's pastor?
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church's pastor is Rev. Dr. Ronald E. Braxton.
Question: What time is service at Metropolitan AME Church?
Answer: Worship Times: Sundays at 7:45 AM and 11:00 AM Church School at 9:30 AM Wednesday Worship Services 12:00 Noon Day Service 7:00 PM Bible Study (No Bible Study in July & August)
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/metropolitanamec
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/metropolitaname
Question: What is Metropolitan AME Church's website?
Answer: http://www.metropolitanamec.org
Question: What denominaiton is Metropolitan AME Church?
Answer: Metropolitan AME Church belongs to African Methodist Episcopal Church denomination.
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