Allen temple AME church 200-year celebration

By Paula Lamphrey Allen Temple AME Church has an incredible history of service through ministry in Cincinnati since its founding on Feb. 4, 1824, by African Americans Rev. James King (a slave) and Rev. Phillip Brodie. In the early 19th century, some African Americans in Cincinnati worshipped at the White Methodist Episcopal churches, but were treated in a discriminatory manner. Following one camp meeting, Reverends King and Brodie decided they would no longer tolerate the prejudicial treatment they had received during their worship experiences.& Front: Carol and Paul Davis. Back: Nate and Paula Lampley, Jordan Parker, Greg and Jill Parker. Photo provided Credit: Chevy Smith In 1824, soon after hearing of the new& African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church, they founded& Cincinnati’s A.M.E.& congregation. It began as the first organized Black congregation west of the Allegheny Mountains out of a need to provide more freedom and autonomy for worship, while influencing positive change toward racial equality and community empowerment.& Initially, worship services were held in various locations, including Rev. Brodie’s basement. After progressing through several downtown locations, the church sold its land to facilitate the construction of the new& Procter& & Gamble World headquarters, and eventually moved to Roselawn (1979). Rev....