The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a unique history as it is the first major religious denomination in the western world that developed because of race rather than theological differences.

When Bishop Henry M. Turner pushed African Methodism across the Atlantic into Liberia and Sierra Leone in 1891 and into South Africa in 1896, the AME now laid claim to adherents on two continents.

Dec 23, 2025 · The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a Black Methodist denomination originating in the United States, formally organized in 1816. The church grew rapidly following the …

Students, historians, and church members alike rely on these archives to tell the story of the AME Church with accuracy, depth, and pride. Without them, pieces of our history risk being forgotten or …

Feb 2, 2025 · The AME Church, founded in 1816, has long championed Black equality and the fight against white supremacy. From aiding the Underground Railroad to post-emancipation upliftment …

Welcome to AME Archives, a comprehensive digital resource dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church.

The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church was founded on April 9, 1816, in Philadelphia, when sixteen African Methodist delegates convened to establish a separate church for African Americans.

Because black Methodists in other middle Atlantic communities encountered racism and desired religious autonomy, Allen called them to meet in Philadelphia to form a new Wesleyan denomination, …

Jul 2, 2019 · The African Methodist Episcopal Church was born of racial discrimination following the American Revolution when African Americans struggled to worship freely. The AME Church …

Nov 24, 2025 · A guide for conducting research on African American religious history at the Yale Divinity Library.