Welcome to the Bethel AME Church

Fulfilling Christ's commission to go into all the world and let people know that God loves us all and has a marvelous plan for our lives.  From Jamaica Plain, Boston, to the ends of the earth.

We are part of the First District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Become part of Bethel's online community

Visit www.bethelame.org/about to learn more about Bethel's mission and people.

See videos showcasing the history of Bethel AME and the AME founders at www.bethelame.org/history.

 Visit Bethel on Sundays at our St. Andrew's Campus!

38 Walk Hill Avenue (Corner of Wachusett St and Walk Hill Ave), Jamaica Plain, MA (Just south of Forest Hills T Station)

Read a welcome message from Pastor Ray...

Watchnight Service Starts at 10PM Saturday at Parkside Campus for the last time!  More...

Jobs @ Bethel

Bethel is seeking a Pastor to minister to Youth, Children and Families.  Interested?  View the job posting and apply.

Bethel Calendar

Check out the Bethel Calendar, and join us in our community activities.

Bethel Spotlight

Bethelite Jacobi Cunningham is hard at work on efforts to break addiction through biotechnology.  Read more...

Faith's Driving Force

Bethel's new St. Andrew Campus is a work of restoration and healing in its Jamaica Plain community.  Read about the project and its impact in the Boston Herald.

Christian Education

Bethel is learning and growing!  Click here to learn more about Bethel's 3D Curriculum and to register for classes.

New England Annual Conference News

As a member of the New England Annual Conference, Bethel leadership has helped craft a powerful, timely and important resolution on several matter of public concern, including:

• The Wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan
• The Economy, Jobs, Foreclosures and Financial Reform
• Health Care Reform
• Education
• Energy and the Environment
• Sudan and Dafur
• Haiti

You can download the Special Resolution here (PDF).

Bethel Meeting Report

You can view the Bethel Meeting Report for the 2011 Annual Conference online.

Daily Devotional

Brought to you daily by e-mail from Rev. Bob Gray. Powered by In Touch Ministries. Click here to view the devotional archives.

Sermon Podcasts: Listen Online

Can't get a CD of the latest sermon?  Listen to past sermons here.

Please support Bethel's Audio ministry.