Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
Metropolitan AME Church
AI Summary
With roots stretching back to 1838 and a cornerstone laid in 1881 near the U.S. Capitol and White House, Metropolitan AME has a rich civic and cultural legacy—Frederick Douglass was a regular attendee and buried from the church in 1895, and the congregation has hosted events such as Rosa Parks’s national memorial and A. Philip Randolph’s funeral. Today under the leadership of Rev. William H. Lamar IV, the church pairs that history with active social-justice work—housing for unhoused veterans, climate-justice and anti-displacement campaigns, a food bank and partnerships like the Smart Surfaces Coalition and Washington Interfaith Network—and has pursued notable legal and civic victories in support of the Black community. Visitors will find many ways to get involved and grow spiritually: weekday offerings (Morning Meditations, Men’s Prayer Call, Noonday Study), a vibrant music and creative arts ministry (including the Sisters in the Spirit Chorale), an interactive online Prayer Wall, scholarships for students, and ongoing stewardship initiatives such as a mortgage-liquidation campaign with multiple giving options.
Worship Style
Traditional/Hymns
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📜Version History
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- Name:Metropolitan AME Church
- Street Address:1518 M St. NW
- Address Line 2:(removed)
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Added location: Metropolitan AME Church
Changes:
- Name:Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church
- Website URL:https://www.metropolitaname.org
- Summary:With roots stretching back to 1838 and a cornerstone laid in 1881 near the U.S. Capitol and White House, Metropolitan AME has a rich civic and cultural legacy—Frederick Douglass was a regular attendee and buried from the church in 1895, and the congregation has hosted events such as Rosa Parks’s national memorial and A. Philip Randolph’s funeral. Today under the leadership of Rev. William H. Lamar IV, the church pairs that history with active social-justice work—housing for unhoused veterans, climate-justice and anti-displacement campaigns, a food bank and partnerships like the Smart Surfaces Coalition and Washington Interfaith Network—and has pursued notable legal and civic victories in support of the Black community. Visitors will find many ways to get involved and grow spiritually: weekday offerings (Morning Meditations, Men’s Prayer Call, Noonday Study), a vibrant music and creative arts ministry (including the Sisters in the Spirit Chorale), an interactive online Prayer Wall, scholarships for students, and ongoing stewardship initiatives such as a mortgage-liquidation campaign with multiple giving options.
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Initial church data
Last updated: 3/8/2026