First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/first-african-methodist-episcopal-church-of-los-angeles

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles?Los Angeles, California, United States
2. When was First African Methodist Episcopal Church of Los Angeles built?1872
3. What is the population (members)?Over 19,000
4. What is the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles?It is a historic church that started in 1872 and is the oldest African‑American church in the city.
5. Why is the First A.M.E. Church called a megachurch?Because it has more than 19,000 members, making it a very large and active community.

African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church: A historically Black Methodist denomination founded in the United States in the early 19th century.
Megachurch: A church with a very large congregation, typically over 2,000 active members, often characterized by extensive programs and community outreach.
Reconstruction Era: The period in U.S. history (1865-1877) following the Civil War, focused on rebuilding the South and integrating formerly enslaved people into society.
Congregation: An assembly of people for religious worship; the body of people who attend a church.