Metropolitan AME has been added to the National Register of Historic Places

Dr. Ronald E. Braxton and Dr. Marie M. Phillips Braxton Rev. Ronald E. Braxton, Senior Pastor
Rev. Marie Phillips Braxton, Asst. Pastor

Welcome!

Welcome to the website of Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, the National Cathedral of African Methodism. Since our founding, in 1838, we have been spreading Christ’s liberating gospel in Washington, DC through our various ministries and outreach. The church has also had an historic voice in the lives of black people and others throughout the nation and world.

Please take the time to explore beyond the home page and learn about our rich history, our worship services, our ministries and our service to the community. Learn how you and your family can become a part of this Christian fellowship. Please visit regularly to keep updated on announcements and events at Metropolitan.

Worship with us on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and on Wednesdays at noon for our Hour of Power Service. Church School is held on Sundays at 10:30 a.m., and Bible Study is held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. We are located at 1518 M Street, NW in Washington, DC. Call (202) 331-1426 for more information.

Ministry Highlights

2010 Youth Talent Show

Youth and Young Adult Talent Showcase

The Love and Peace Unit of the Sarah Allen Missionary Society presents a

YOUTH and YOUNG ADULT TALENT SHOWCASE
Featuring talents of youth (ages 4-20) and young adults (ages 21-39)

A Restoration Fundraiser for Metropolitan A.M.E. Church – Washington, DC
National Cathedral of African Methodism and a National Historic Landmark

Saturday, July 31, 2010
at 2:00 p.m.
Capital Hilton Hotel
1001-16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Donations: Children (12 and under) $3 Patron $6 Sponsor $10
Donor $15+

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2010 Youth Talent Show

Youth and Young Adult Talent Showcase

The Love and Peace Unit of the Sarah Allen Missionary Society presents a

YOUTH and YOUNG ADULT TALENT SHOWCASE
Featuring talents of youth (ages 4-20) and young adults (ages 21-39)

A Restoration Fundraiser for Metropolitan A.M.E. Church – Washington, DC
National Cathedral of African Methodism and a National Historic Landmark

Saturday, July 31, 2010
at 2:00 p.m.
Capital Hilton Hotel
1001-16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Donations: Children (12 and under) $3 Patron $6 Sponsor $10
Donor $15+

Download the flyer!

172nd Church Anniversary

BIBLICAL SCHOLAR PREACHES AT METROPOLITAN

WASHINGTON (June 23, 2010) - Renowned preacher, author, divinity educator and scholar Dr. Cain Hope Felder preached at Metropolitan A.M.E. Church, 1518 M St. NW, on Sunday, July 11 at 9 a.m. for the celebration of the historic church’s 172nd anniversary. Metropolitan is the oldest AME church in the nation’s capital and has hosted US presidents, statesmen and world leaders.

Recently declared one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historical Places by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Metropolitan will use the occasion to announce a multi-million dollar National Capital Campaign to help finance the restoration of its massive edifice. Listen to Dr. Felder's sermon

Register for the Metropolitan AME Church Women’s Spiritual Retreat

October 29 – 31, 2010
Lansdowne Resort and Conference Center, Lansdowne, Virginia

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Join the women of Metropolitan as they step away from the busyness of life to:
• Be refreshed and renewed by God’s Holy Spirit,
• Learn strategies to stay center in His will and way, and
• Develop and strengthen spiritual bonds with other sisters in Christ.

Read more. . .

Donate to the Capital Campaign to Preserve our Historic Church 

Give to the Capital Campaign Securely through Online Giving

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From the Giving Page select the Restoration Fund for your gift.

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You may also support the Capital Campaign by mailing a check to:

Metropolitan AME Church
1518 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202-331-1426

Make checks payable to Metropolitan AME Church. Please indicate Capital Campaign on the check’s memo line. Individual contributions are fully tax deductible.

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The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a unique and glorious history. It was unique in that it is the first major religious denomination in the Western World that had its origin over sociological and theological beliefs and differences. It rejected the negative theological interpretations which rendered persons of African descent second class citizens. Theirs was a theological declaration that God is God all the time and for every body. The church was born in protest against slavery—against dehumanization of African people, brought to the American continent as labor. Read more…

2nd Episcopal District

Rt. Rev. A.J. Richardson
Presiding Bishop
Mrs. Connie Richardson
Episcopal Supervisor
Rev. Dr. Louis-Charles Harvey
Presiding Elder

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