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Bethel AME Church - Reno/Sparks was founded in 1907. It is the oldest African Church in Nevada.
African Americans have long been an enduring, albeit small, component of Nevada’s population. It peaked at 396 in the nineteenth century. Reno was Nevada’s largest town and home to the majority of the black population. The small African American population had a few social institutions to champion causes or to provide continuity with social life. In 1907 they joined together to improve their lot by organizing Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME) and in 1910, the colored Independent Political Club. When organized, there were 225 blacks in town the congregation anticipated a membership of about 50. In spring 1910, the California Conference of the AME Church sent Reverend William Solley to Reno to facilitate the construction of the church building. The church building located at 220 Bell Street in Reno was dedicated on May 29,1910. It was a tiny 1599 square foot building located just south of the railroad tracks that ran east and west through town. The clapboard building was rectangular, gable– roofed, with a centrally -placed, enclosed hipped roof vestibule, and a single entry door. The most prominent features of the little church were four gothic stained glass windows. Bethel AME church was Reno’s first black church and is clearly the oldest surviving black institution in the state. Bethel AME Church was not only the seat of religious observance, but also a center of social interaction. It is not surprising that when in 1919, Reno blacks along with several prominent whites formed the first chapter of the NAACP; a majority of the founding membership was affiliated with Bethel. In 1941, to further the expansion goals of the church, the Reverend Booker made an offer on an existing building on Seventh and Sierra Streets in northwest Reno. However, a large group of property owners demanded that the church be prevented from taking possession of the building asserting that property values would suffer if the congregation were allowed to purchase in the northwest. Reverend Booker relinquished and the church decided to remodel instead.
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| Wednesday: | 06:30 pm - 08:00 pm |
| Sunday: | 09:30 am - 01:30 pm |
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Good Afternoon Saints. On Wednesday, Bethel hosted a vigil for the Emanuel AME 9, South Carolina and the Orlando 49. A great outings. There were a host of speakers and they share a wealth of infomation. It was a good day on a Summer afternoon to gather as a body.
Good afternoon Saints. This afternoon, the Bethel AME Church Family celebrated our Pastor, the Rev. Larry J. Holloway's Birthday. His official birthday is March 31, but Pastor "patiently" waited for this day. He has really been celebrating the entire month of March and up to this date. He has been just living it up. The celebration took place in the Fellowship hall and it was a grand celebration. Pastor provided us with a short birthday story. You had to be there to get its full meaning. He also expressed his thanks and gratitude to all of Bethel's members and friends who helped to make this a special day. Kudos, to Ricky Robinson and his team who put on this event. Thanks also to all the members and friends who brought a dish, beverages, desserts and to those helped with the "transformation" of the Fellowhship Hall. A great afternoon indeed. Take a look at the enclosed photos. Continue to enjoy your blessings.
On yesterday, the WMS of Bethel AME Church, hosted a Men's and Women's retreat. The theme for this event was, "Plug into Power." A marvelous event that was high in the Spirit. There were numerous workshops and all were engagigng and fun filled. Did I say fun? Yes it was a fun day of High Praise and Worship. Kudos to the Women's Missionary Society. Job Well Done!!!!!
A Men's and Women's Day Retreat at Bet\hel AME Church on February 27, 2016.
On Saturday, April 18, 2015, the CCLO conducted both its meeting and a training session at Bethel AME Church. It was a great learning experience. A magnificent way to learn about the AME Church.
This photo taken after worship service in celebration of "Black Lives Matter."
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