Sunday Service with Mother Bethel A.M.E.

Sunday, August 23 (9:30 am – 2 pm) 

Sunday Service with Mother Bethel A.M.E.

Step into the living history of Black Philadelphia with a powerful experience centered on faith, resilience, and community. Attendees are invited to worship at Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, the oldest African Methodist Episcopal congregation in the nation and the spiritual home founded by Richard Allen, one of the most influential figures in African American history.

Following Sunday service, guests will enjoy brunch before embarking on a guided tour of the Richard Allen Museum, where they will explore the history of the A.M.E. Church, the life and legacy of Richard Allen, and the enduring impact of Black institution-building in America.

The experience concludes with a guided exploration of Philadelphia’s historic Seventh Ward, once home to one of the nation’s most vibrant Black communities. Through stories of activism, entrepreneurship, faith, and culture, attendees will discover the people and places that helped shape Black Philadelphia and laid the foundation for generations to come.

This excursion offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich history, enduring legacy, and
living traditions that continue to define Philadelphia’s African American community.

For more information, please visit:  https://blackmuseums.org/aaam2026-excursions/

No refunds provided.