The south promoted the promise of freedom, as describing the Exodus from Egypt.
The north promoted political, clutural, and social centers. They provided schools and other services that whites denied free blacks.
The ideas and practices that the African-American church promoted were quite diverse. These included healthy living, holiness, wealth and prosperity among others.
The ideas and practices that the African-American church promoted were quite diverse. These included healthy living, holiness, wealth and prosperity among others.
As the African population rapidly grew, the African American Church soon became a political, cultural, and social center for them.
Michele Andrea Bowen has written several novels, including "Church Folk," "Second Sunday," and "Up at the College." Her books often focus on themes of faith, spirituality, and the African American church community.
Bethel African American Episcopal Church of Monongahela City was created in 1871.
First African Baptist Church in Savanna, GA
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Minister Richard Allen founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania. He opened the church, which is the first independent African American church in 1794.
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The Black Christian Church, or the African-American Church.
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he was an archbishop in the 1780's involved with the ame church