Inside Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church: America’s 250-Year Story

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it’s essential to recognize the early Black Philadelphians whose leadership and institutions helped shape the nation.

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church has been a cornerstone of faith, civic engagement, and leadership in Philadelphia since the beginning. And Rev. Carolyn Cavaness, Mother Bethel’s first female pastor, shares why participation and responsibility remain vital today.