Bethel AME Church

Bethel AME Church in West Chester, PA, is part of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first major religious denomination in the Western world to emerge from sociological and theological differences, particularly in response to the injustices faced by persons of African descent. Founded as a protest against slavery, the church aims to minister to the spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and environmental needs of all people by sharing Christ's liberating gospel through both word and deed.

With a rich history rooted in the desire to promote equality and social justice, the AME Church continues to engage in community service and outreach, inspired by the spirit of the original Free African Society. The church operates a global network with over 2.7 million members and 7,130 congregations, dedicated to carrying out its mission of seeking out and saving the lost while serving the needy.

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