Mother Bethel is the oldest independent Christian denomination founded by Black people and it was founded at 6th and Lombard Streets as a reaction to white supremacy.

Organizers see the Mother Bethel AME Church “Firstival” as a chance to amplify African American history while it’s being erased in other parts of Philadelphia and the U.S.

Legislation that would address key issues such as electricity and water use from massive data centers continues to move in ...

Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church will offer tours, trips through its museum and programming to highlight the ...

Warming shelters in the Lowcountry are opening their doors as winter weather continues to affect South Carolina over the next few days.

A number of pastors have made the decision to move in-person worship services to online as a winter storm makes its way ...

Selma's historic civil rights landmark joins four other Black churches receiving funds from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund for restoration and preservation.

This story will be updated regularly as we learn of more closures and delays in the area. Refresh this webpage often for the ...

A United Methodist official testified on Friday in Houston County court that Harvest Church in Dothan is subject to the denomination’s trust clause even if founding members of the church were unaware ...

Cooler temperatures along with some cloud cover will be the trend today. Small waves of energy arrive Tuesday and Wednesday. Ahead of Thanksgiving, dozens of volunteers flocked to Jones Park for a ...

CLINTON, Iowa — After years of damage, delays and unfulfilled repair plans, Clinton’s historic Bethel church is set to be demolished — and a group of residents are now working to save what they can.