Tyler's AME History Notes

Richard Allen's son found in Texas: How could it be???

2011-12-09T15:33:00.000-08:00

The following short essay by Stephen E. Taylor is written on the life of Bishop Richard Allen's son, Peter Allen. Mr. Taylor sent me a copy of his findings and this is published on this blog by his permission. I'm looking forward to reading more from Mr. Taylor!"A Biographical Essay on the Life of Peter Allen" by Stephen TaylorAllen, Peter (ca. 1805-1836). Peter Allen, a free black who

Finding Flora Allen: May She Finally Rest in Peace

2011-08-10T18:46:00.000-07:00

I recall vividly one request Bishop Richard Franklin Norris made of me as he appointed me to Mother Bethel in 2008: “I want you to find out what happened to the remains of Flora Allen.” There has never been agreement on where Flora was buried after a 9 month illness took her life in March, 1801. Many believed that she was buried at the Potter’s Field in what is now the prestigious Washington

New Bishop Richard Allen Documentary is just in time for Founder's Day!

2011-02-13T05:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks to generous grants from the Lomax Family Foundation and the D'brickashaw Ferguson Foundation, Mother Bethel was able to complete a new documentary on the life and ministry of Bishop Richard Allen. DVDs will be available for sale in the near future, but the documentary will remain hosted on the Mother Bethel website for free for anyone who wishes to watch it (http://www.motherbethel.org/

AME Church Prominent in New Memorial at George Washington's first "White House"

2010-12-16T02:41:00.000-08:00

"If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or your country with them..." Rt. Rev. Richard AllenYesterday, I had the great honor and tremendous responsibility of offering the opening prayer at the dedication of one of Philadelphia's newest historical attractions: "President's House: Freedom and Slavery

Historic bust of Richard Allen returns to Philadelphia

2010-06-22T08:38:00.000-07:00

The following article was posted in the Philadelphia Inquirer Newspaper on Friday, June 11, 2010. The unveiling on Thursday, June 17th was incredible and very inspiring! I've also uploaded pictures that document the coverage from the time the bust was picked up at Wilberforce University, taken to be conserved, unveiled at the First District Planning Meeting, and installed at Mother Bethel. Click

Bishop Richard Allen Park

2010-06-02T04:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, June 1, 2010, was a great day in Radnor, Pennsylvania. Radnor, a part of the "Main Line" in the Philadelphia area, is one of the first places where Bishop Richard Allen preached the gospel. Almost 2 full years before his experiences at St. George's Methodist Church commenced, Bishop Allen found himself in the home of the Waters family, receiving their generosity and preaching the good

Bishop Allen's birthday then...and now! (Program Note: Bishop Jeffrey Leath did the occasion and the Wilberforce Choir rescheduled due to the snow)

2010-02-15T09:02:00.001-08:00

Allen 250 Kick Off Event!!!

2010-01-28T10:15:00.001-08:00

For a full list of activities during the week of Bishop Allen's 250th birthday and ways you can celebrate in your own area, click here: http://www.motherbethel.org/Allen250.pdf

"The Day I met Dr. King" : A Mother Bethel Member Remembers

2010-01-18T15:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday at church, our current college students recognized college students from the Civil Rights Movement. Sis. Winnefred R. Bullard shared her own testimony, which is re-posted here in its entirety.Good Morning, Pastor Tyler, Associate Pulpit Clergy, Officers, First Lady Leslie Tyler, Members, and Friends.Today, I am extremely proud and honored to be invited to share with you my personal

Bishop Daniel Payne's 200th Birthday fast approaching!

2009-11-30T07:05:00.000-08:00

In a few short months, we will begin our official celebration of the 250th birthday of our illustrious founder, Bishop Richard Allen. In fact, in Philadelphia, several pre-events have already occurred or will soon happen (Mother Bethel at St. George's, Dr. James Cone preaches at Mother Bethel, Drs. Cornell West and Molefi Asante will discuss Allen on Dec. 16). The year will literally fly by as we

Blood is thicker than water...

2009-10-26T13:49:00.000-07:00

For me, the day was best summed up by one of our members who approached me after service saying how upset she was that she only had one Kleenex for the day. It was truly a tear jerker for many of the 400 to 500 worshipers on yesterday at Historic St. George's United Methodist Church as Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church returned home for worship. Although there have been gatherings

Change we can believe in? A few thoughts from W.E.B. DuBois

2009-01-21T17:29:00.000-08:00

Much has been written and said about the recent inauguration of our 44th president, Barak Obama. At the swearing in ceremony, my camera caught the image of the Black National flag in the foreground with the American flags in the background. For some reason, this picture has been on my mind since Tuesday. I think I finally understand why it has been with me. It is related to the words spoken by

My 1st Sunday at Mother Bethel: A day to remember

2008-12-02T07:24:00.000-08:00

A few weeks ago, on my first day preaching as the new pastor of Mother Bethel, the congregation was hosting the Richard Allen Foundation (RAF) in celebration of Liberation Sunday. The day is set aside each 3rd Sunday in November by the RAF to commemorate the exodus of black worshipers at St. Georges Methodist Episcopal Church on a cold 3rd Sunday in November in the late 1700s. This movement gave

Press Release: New Pastor of Mother Bethel stands on broad shoulders of predecessors & brings passion for history

2008-11-24T19:44:00.000-08:00

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