Church profile
Mt Zion AME Church
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) · Memphis, TN
African Methodist Episcopal (AME) in Memphis
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About this church
Mt. Zion AME Church is an African Methodist Episcopal congregation at 42 South Parkway West in Memphis, Tennessee, within the West Tennessee Conference. Sunday begins with Church School at 9:45 a.m., followed by the Worship Service at 11:15 a.m. Central time. Worship is held in person and streamed live on Facebook, and Church School is offered both in person and by teleconference. The congregation traces its beginnings to the Fort Pickering neighborhood, where the first church building went up in 1890.
Bible study meets on Wednesdays from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. by teleconference. The site lists ministries and auxiliaries including stewards, trustees, Christian education, a Young People's Department, a children's church, ushers, musicians and choir, and culinary arts and hospitality. The stated mission is to expose people to biblical teaching and equip them for ministry, drawing on Ephesians 4:11-12. The Connect page also shares a daily Bible verse and a link to the Fall quarterly for Church School. Online giving is available through the website, and the office can be reached at (901) 356-4579. Confirm service details before visiting.
Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home page with service times and address · Church history · Mission statement · Connect page with worship details
Service times
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Location
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1720 Peabody Ave
Sunday Holy Eucharist — 8:00 AM
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Sunday Worship — 10:00 AM
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480-494 South Parkway East
Online Worship Service — Sundays 11:00 AM CT
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Sunday School — 9:45 AM
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