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ABOUT US

Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church was established in 2003 by combining Adams Chapel A.M.E., Dallas Howard A.M.E, and Wilhite A.M.E churches together. The first pastor of Trinity was Rev. Angela Sumpter.  The name Trinity was chosen to represent 3 in 1.

Trinity is currently under the leadership of Rev. Archie L. Hatten III.

History of the AME Church

1787: the Walkout

The African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC) began out of a racial dispute at St. George’s Methodist Episcopal church in November 1787 that led to the Africans walking out in protest. Normally denominations are started because of some theological difference, but the AMEC began because of a racial discrimination. This marked the first incidence of a peaceful protest in African American history.

1794: Mother Bethel

In 1794, Richard Allen purchased a blacksmith shop, which served as what would become the first black church in America, Bethel Church (House of God). The church was located at 6th & Lombard streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the oldest parcel of land owned by blacks in America as the 4th building of mother Bethel AME Church stands as a landmark today in this same location.

1816: General Conference

April 9th, 1816 marked the first General Conference where the African Methodist Episcopal Church was officially formed culminating nearly 29 years of religious oppression.

THE MISSION

The Mission of the AME Church is to minister to the social, spiritual, and physical development of all people.

 

THE VISION

At every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall engage in carrying out the spirit of the original Free African Society, out of which the AME Church evolved: that is, to seek out and save the lost, and to serve the needy. It is also the duty of Church to continue to encourage all members to become involved in all aspects of church training.

 

THE PURPOSES

The ultimate purposes are:

  1. make available God’s biblical principles,

  2. spread Christ’s liberating gospel, and

  3. provide continuing programs which will enhance the entire social development of all people.

 

THE OBJECTIVE

In order to meet the needs of every level of the Connection and in every local church, the AME Church shall implement strategies to train all members in: (1) Christian discipleship, (2) Christian leadership, (3) current teaching methods and materials, (4) the history and significance of the AME Church, (5) God’s biblical principles, and (6) social development to which all should be applied to daily living.

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