Bethel AME Church

About this church

Bethel AME Church in Wilmington, Delaware, is a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at 604 N. Walnut Street. Sunday morning worship is listed for 9 a.m., and the service is also streamed live on Facebook, with an audio-only dial-in option for households that cannot reach Facebook. The church describes itself as an inner-city congregation whose mission is to support the development of the congregation and the neighborhood through worship, inspiration, attention to social needs and discipleship. Weekly bulletins and a monthly calendar are posted on the website, and members receive updates through a text message system.

The ministries page lists a wide range of groups, including choirs and a music department, Christian education and church school, youth ministry, men's and singles ministries, a marriage ministry, liturgical dance and a missionary society. Community-facing efforts include the Beautiful Gate Outreach Center, GriefShare, a wellness ministry, Refuge of Hope, an outreach ministry and a scholarship committee. The site says many of these ministries welcome volunteers who are not members. Pandemic-era notices still appear on the homepage, so confirm current service arrangements by calling the church office at (302) 658-1676 before a first visit.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Homepage: Sunday 9 a.m. worship, livestream, mission · Ministries list · About Bethel: mission and church history · Contact and address

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