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 The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

No trip to the beautiful area of Lancaster, Pennsylvania is complete without a visit to the wonderful and historical Bethel African Methodist Church of ChurchTowne. Many people make plans to visit this gorgeous structure when they visit this area of Pennsylvania. This is a stunning structure that actually dates back to the 1800s. When you make this trip with your family or sightseeing tour group, you are sure to be glad that you stopped by.

Once you start to hear about the rich history behind this amazing religious organization, you will be proud to say that you have paid a visit to the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church. It has been said that the people of the African church had actually held their initial gatherings in a local tavern. They did not have enough funding to set up their own church structure until the year 1821. Civil War history buffs will be intrigued to find this was one of the stops along the underground railroad after freed slaves made it to the North, they were hidden and given food and clothes to start their new lives.

At the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, there are always many different types of activities going on with the Cultural Center. Often times, there will be a drive for the food bank or other wonderful things that work wonders to help out the local community. This entire church structure is based on helping others, whether it be through charity or community outreach. There are even many activities through the church itself that are geared toward helping children as well as those people in the community who need help with drug and alcohol addictions. The structure is largely unchanged since its original design and if you enjoy historical architecture, you'll enjoy seeing the simple elegance of this building.

The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is located at 450-512 East Strawberry Street in Lancaster. If you would like further information, you may call the church offices at (717) 393-8379.