Bethel Ame Church

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131 E Pomfret St
Carlisle, PA 17013

Bethel AME Church in Carlisle, Pennsylvania is the oldest surviving Black place of worship in the area, serving the community since 1820. Led by Pastor Rev. Jerald W. Crummy, the church offers a Jesus-centered theology of liberation and justice, striving to create a vibrant church family that welcomes all. Despite the current limitations on gathering in their historic building, the church organizes monthly communion services in various community settings and hosts an innovative Zoom-based Wednesday night Study Group, exploring scriptures and key theology texts from The Black Church.

With a rich history spanning over 200 years, Bethel AME Church in Carlisle has grown from humble beginnings to become a pillar of faith and resilience. Starting as a small group of Christians holding prayer meetings, the church eventually acquired a plot on East Pomfret Street in 1826 to build a meeting house. Today, the church continues to honor its origins and the legacy of the AME Church, which emerged from injustice and rejection, yet remains influential in shaping significant moments in US history.

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