Church profile
Allen Chapel AME Church
African Methodist Episcopal · Washington, DC
African Methodist Episcopal in Washington
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About this church
Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast Washington, D.C., is an African Methodist Episcopal congregation at 2498 Alabama Avenue SE, known on its site as the Cathedral of Southeast. Sunday worship is at 10:15 a.m. in person and online, with Church School at 9:15 a.m. The site also lists first Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Its stated mission is to give witness to the transforming power of God in Jesus Christ for families and the community.
The ministries page lists a broad set of ministries. These include Church School for all ages, an Angel Tree program that provides Christmas gifts for children of incarcerated parents, a food pantry and outreach, a cancer support ministry, a comfort ministry for families after a death, evangelism and outreach, a missionary society, greeters, liturgical dance, and a media ministry. Visitors see a mix of suits and ties and casual clothing. Parking is available in two church lots and on 25th Street and Alabama Avenue SE. The Potomac Avenue Metro station and the Southern Avenue bus line serve the area. Confirm times on the website before visiting.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Worship: times, parking, what to expect · Ministries list · Mission and values · Contact: address, first Sunday times
Service times
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Location
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3101 Wisconsin Ave NW
Sunday Holy Eucharist — 11:15 AM
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1400 Quincy St NE
Sunday Mass — 11:00 AM
Researched profile1725 Rhode Island Ave NW
Sunday Mass — 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 5:30 PM
Researched profile700 Southern Ave SE
Sunday worship — 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
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