Food Bank & Community Outreach Programs
Food Bank
Children's Tutoring Program
Children's Tutoring Program
The Jean Polite Food Bank provides a free three day supply of groceries including cereal, peanut butter, sugar, canned fruits, vegetables and occasionally frozen meat. No special diet foods are available. Clients must pick up their groceries in person.
The Jean Polite Food Bank is open Wednesdays from 10am-2pm. It is located in the lower level of the Bethel Cultural Center at 512 E. Strawberry Street Lancaster PA 17602. Intake is done by walk-in only. If you have any questions please feel free to call 717-393-8379.
Please visit the Central PA Food Bank website, for more locations and information.
Children's Tutoring Program
Children's Tutoring Program
Children's Tutoring Program
The Bethel AME Tutoring Program, brought by our education ministry committee will be starting soon. Please stay tuned for more information.
Black History and Black Lives Matter
Living the Experience
One of Lancaster County’s most moving and powerfully significant hidden gems, Living the Experience is a creative, spiritual, and interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad, as it occurred on-site, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of Lancaster. Those who attend are provided an honest portrayal of the experiential realities of those involved in the underground railroad…from the stories that are told, through the spirituals that are sung, and in the emotional connections that are felt…people are provided an opportunity to learn and to gain a clearer perspective on the events and the people involved with this “station” on the underground railroad. Following the reenactment, an ethnic buffet style meal is served.
Black Lives Matter Movement
We further our ministry in our local community and in the Black community at large by using the word of God to help lead the charge in the fight for equality and against injustices done to minorities across this country.
Community Conversations led by GKH Law Firm And Bethel AME of Lancaster
Community Conversations led by GKH Law Firm And Bethel AME of Lancaster
Hosted by Gibbel Kraybill and Hess Law Firm and Bethel AME, this series explores the history of slavery in our country.
Our Seniors and the Arts
Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center
Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center
Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center
Seniors are invited to come together every Friday from 10am-3pm in the Cultural Center. Refreshments and lunch will be served.
Any questions please see the "contact us" page or call the office.
Choirs
Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center
Cunningham-Jackson Community Senior Center
Sing along with our choirs during Sunday Services! Let's praise the Lord through song.