Frequently Asked Questions About Greater Smith Chapel

New to Greater Smith Chapel?

Welcome. We are delighted that you are visiting our website. Greater Smith Chapel is a place where everyone is welcome and we hope that you enjoy your time with us.

What kind of church is Greater Smith Chapel?

Greater Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church is a member of the 6th District of the AME Church. The African Methodist Episcopal Church has a unique history in that it is the first major religious denomination in the Western World that had its origin over sociological rather than theological beliefs and differences, and the
first African-American organized and incorporated denomination in the US. The AME church is also the church that sponsored the first independent historical black college, Wilberforce University. The church was born in protest against slavery—against dehumanization of African people, brought to the American continent as free labor. This fit well with the Methodist church's philosophy since its founder John Wesley had once called the slave-trade "that execrable sum of all villanies". The AMEC grew out of the Free African Society (FAS) which Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and others established in Philadelphia in 1787. The church was organized by African-American members of St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church. The incident that led to this was the removal of Absalom Jones (1746–1818) from St. George's by the trustees while he was in the act of prayer. The congregation supported the act of the trustees, and Allen and Jones led the African-American members out of St. George's as a body. Allen went on to form the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1793. In general, they adopted the doctrines and form of government of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

What time are your services?

Please join us for Sunday School at 9:30am, Sunday Morning Worship at 11:00am, We also have Wednesday Prayer and Praise weekly at noon and Bible Study each Wednesday evening at 7:00pm. Check out our calendar for our occasional special services.

Where are you located?

Greater Smith Chapel is located in the Historic Community of Edgewood of Atlanta, Dekalb County Georgia. Our address is 183 Mayson Avenue Atlanta, GA 30307.

Can someone pray or talk with me?

Pastor Ingram and the Greater Smith Chapel family welcome the opportunity to pray and share the Good News of Christ with you. Please contact the church office at 404.963.5215

How can I get involved?

Greater Smith Chapel seeks to do ministry through holistic teaching and practical application of the Good News of Christ Jesus. There are many opportunities for outreach as well as worship. Check out what’s happening at Greater Smith Chapel by attending any of the “Weekly Opportunities” in our Bulletin. See the “Getting Connected in a Small Group” link. Feel free to email us at info@greatersmithchapel.org. We look forward to seeing you very soon! God Bless You!!