Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church of Philadelphia

Richard Allen's son found in Texas: How could it be???
9 Dec 2011, 6:33 pm

The following short essay by Stephen E. Taylor is written on the life of Bishop Richard Allen's son, Peter Allen. Mr. Taylor sent me a copy of his findings and this is published on this blog by his permission. I'm looking forward to reading more from Mr. Taylor!"A Biographical Essay on the Life of Peter Allen" by Stephen TaylorAllen, Peter (ca. 1805-1836). Peter Allen, a free black who....

Finding Flora Allen: May She Finally Rest in Peace
10 Aug 2011, 8:46 pm

I recall vividly one request Bishop Richard Franklin Norris made of me as he appointed me to Mother Bethel in 2008: “I want you to find out what happened to the remains of Flora Allen.” There has never been agreement on where Flora was buried after a 9 month illness took her life in March, 1801. Many believed that she was buried at the Potter’s Field in what is now the prestigious Washington....

New Bishop Richard Allen Documentary is just in time for Founder's Day!
13 Feb 2011, 8:26 am

Thanks to generous grants from the Lomax Family Foundation and the D'brickashaw Ferguson Foundation, Mother Bethel was able to complete a new documentary on the life and ministry of Bishop Richard Allen. DVDs will be available for sale in the near future, but the documentary will remain hosted on the Mother Bethel website for free for anyone who wishes to watch it (http://www.motherbethel.org/....

AME Church Prominent in New Memorial at George Washington's first "White House"
16 Dec 2010, 5:41 am

"If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or your country with them..." Rt. Rev. Richard AllenYesterday, I had the great honor and tremendous responsibility of offering the opening prayer at the dedication of one of Philadelphia's newest historical attractions: "President's House: Freedom and Slavery....

Historic bust of Richard Allen returns to Philadelphia
22 Jun 2010, 10:38 am

The following article was posted in the Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper on Friday, June 11, 2010. The unveiling on Thursday, June 17th was incredible and very inspiring! I've also uploaded pictures that document the coverage from the time the bust was picked up at Wilberforce University, taken to be conserved, unveiled at the First District Planning Meeting, and installed at Mother Bethel. Click....

Bishop Richard Allen Park
2 Jun 2010, 6:05 am

Yesterday, June 1, 2010, was a great day in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Radnor, a part of the "Main Line" in the Philadelphia area, is one of the first places where Bishop Richard Allen preached the gospel. Almost 2 full years before his experiences at St. George's Methodist Church commenced, Bishop Allen found himself in the home of the Waters family, receiving their generosity and preaching the good....

"The Day I met Dr. King" : A Mother Bethel Member Remembers
18 Jan 2010, 6:00 pm

Yesterday at church, our current college students recognized college students from the Civil Rights Movement. Sis. Winnefred R. Bullard shared her own testimony, which is re-posted here in its entirety.Good Morning, Pastor Tyler, Associate Pulpit Clergy, Officers, First Lady Leslie Tyler, Members, and Friends.Today, I am extremely proud and honored to be invited to share with you my personal....

Bishop Daniel Payne's 200th Birthday fast approaching!
30 Nov 2009, 10:05 am

In a few short months, we will begin our official celebration of the 250th birthday of our illustrious founder, Bishop Richard Allen. In fact, in Philadelphia, several pre-events have already occurred or will soon happen (Mother Bethel at St. George's, Dr. James Cone preaches at Mother Bethel, Drs. Cornell West and Molefi Asante will discuss Allen on Dec. 16). The year will literally fly by as we....