Big Bethel AME Church

About this church

Big Bethel A.M.E. Church is a congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at 220 Auburn Avenue NE in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Sunday worship is held at 10:00 a.m. in a traditional style and at 2:00 p.m. in a contemporary style, and both services stream live on Facebook and YouTube. Church School meets early Sunday morning before worship, and Children's and Youth Church runs at 10:00 a.m. The congregation traces its roots to 1847 and is recognized as Atlanta's oldest congregation.

Adult Bible study meets Wednesdays at noon and at 6 p.m., and a daily morning prayer call runs Monday through Saturday. A Love Feast is held on the Saturday before the first Sunday of the month, and a discipleship class meets each Sunday. Ministries include men's ministry, THRIVE, Christian education, a social action commission, caregivers, worship and arts, and community outreach. The Youth Academy offers after-school and summer tutoring in English, science, and math for grades 3 through 12 in the downtown area. Some studies pause and resume seasonally, so confirm schedules on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home page: worship times and history · Weekly worship and study schedule · Ministries: prayer line · Youth Academy tutoring program

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