Metropolitan AME Church

Name

Metropolitan AME Church

Legal name

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church

Website

https://metropolitaname.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1838

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Spiritual Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community ministry programs
• Online giving platform
• Food bank services
• Scholarship endowment fund

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: The church accepts donations through in-person offerings during worship services, online giving via the Realm platform on the website, text-to-give by texting 'metro1518' to 73256, and mailed checks to the church address.
2. Pledges and Capital Campaigns: The church conducts pledge campaigns for specific initiatives, such as the mortgage liquidation campaign ('A Mind to Work') to strengthen Metropolitan's financial position.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metropolitan AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal congregation that delivers weekly worship services (in-person and streamed online), pastoral care, and a portfolio of community ministries including the SAMS Food Bank, scholarship endowment, immigration ministry, veterans housing advocacy, youth and family programs, and seasonal devotional resources. Its core distribution model combines sanctuary-based worship with YouTube, Facebook Live, Zoom, and phone dial-in access, supported by an online giving platform and ticketed fundraising events.

Product overview

Metropolitan AME Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal congregation (founded 1838) offering ministry programs and digital worship platforms rather than commercial products. Its primary digital ministry includes in-person and online worship services at 10 AM Sundays (streamed via YouTube and Facebook Live with Zoom for virtual participation), online giving through Realm, and weekly Morning Meditations. Community service programs include the SAMS Food Bank, veterans housing initiative (with DAPCDC), scholarship endowment, and immigration ministry. Educational offerings encompass Church School, Girls Who Code, Scouting programs, and seasonal devotional guides (Lenten and Advent). The church maintains operational integrations with Zoom, YouTube, Facebook, Eventbrite, SignUpGenius, Microsoft Forms, CustomInk, and Linktree for ministry functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Sunday worship service held at 10 AM EST in the sanctuary at 1518 M Street NW, with simultaneous live streaming on YouTube (@MetropolitanAME) and Facebook Live, and audio access via Zoom (Meeting ID 975804722) and phone dial-in (1-929-205-6099). Transportation is available on first and third Sundays. Open to congregants, members, and visitors.
• Morning Meditations Weekday morning devotional program featuring music at 6:50 AM and meditation at 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday via Zoom. Rotating meditation leaders guide participants through prayer and reflection. Open to congregation and community.
• Online Giving (Realm) Digital tithing and offering platform allowing members and supporters to give online, schedule recurring donations, and make pledges. Accessible at onrealm.org/MetropolitanAME and via text-to-give by messaging 'metro1518' to 73256. Managed by ACS Technologies' Realm platform.
• SAMS Food Bank Monthly food distribution program operated by the Sarah Allen Missionary Society, providing food to community members in the D.C. area. Operations are typically held on Saturdays from 9 AM to 3 PM, and the program accepts new recipients. Volunteers coordinate via SignUpGenius.
• Scholarship Endowment Program Payne-Tanner Memorial Scholarship program providing annual awards to students demonstrating scholastic achievement and financial need. The program hosts an Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon (33rd Annual in 2026) with keynote speakers and entertainment, with tickets at $50 per attendee.
• Immigration Ministry Ministry program providing immigration support including monthly mobilizations, advocacy efforts, and youth resilience programming delivered under the 'Humor & Humanity' theme. The program collaborates with various church ministries and distributes a monthly newsletter.
• Girls Who Code Program Technology education program for middle and high school girls held weekly via Zoom in partnership with Girls Who Code. The Spring session typically runs March through May, providing coding instruction and digital literacy development to local students.
• Church School Sunday morning Christian education program held at 8:30 AM in Douglass Hall, with classes available for all age groups. The program concludes at 10 AM immediately before the main worship service.
• Weekly Newsletter Weekly email newsletter published every Saturday providing updates on church events, ministry opportunities, prayer times, and community announcements. Congregants and supporters can subscribe via the church website.
• Advent Guides Seasonal devotional guides for the Advent season featuring daily reflections, scriptures, and prayers. Available as downloadable PDFs and posted daily on the church website and social media. Documented editions include 2020-2024.
• Lenten Guides 40-day Lenten devotional guides with daily reflections, breath prayers, and reflection questions aligned with the liturgical season leading to Easter. Available as downloadable PDFs. Documented editions include 2021-2026.
• Youth and Family Ministry Ministry serving youth and families, including Scouting America programs with Cub Scouts Pack (K-5) and Scout BSA Troop (ages 11-17), youth events, and the Freedom Table worship-space alternative for families needing an active environment during worship.
• Christmas Project (Sarah Allen Missionary Society Love and Peace Unit) Annual Christmas Project run by the Sarah Allen Missionary Society Love and Peace Unit, providing gifts and support to over 200 children in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) community. Supported in partnership with community organizations including Safe Shores.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served over 200 children through Christmas Project
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• March On!minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2026Partnership with March On! to present 'Toni x 2: How Bambara and Morrison Reshaped the Literary Landscape' - a film screening, panel discussion, and mini publishing workshop at Metropolitan AME Church on June 20, 2026.
• Daniel A. Payne Community Development Corporation (DAPCDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Metropolitan AME Church is partnering with the Daniel A. Payne Community Development Corporation (DAPCDC) to develop housing for unhoused veterans. A zoning hearing for this proposed veterans housing development was scheduled for June 10, 2026, with the Board of Zoning Adjustment reviewing zoning relief applications.
• Washington National CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Interfaith Lenten study partnership conducted Wednesday evenings during Lent 2021, including sessions on social justice in Hebrew Scriptures, social justice in the New Testament, migrant justice, and dismantling racism in the church.
• Washington Interfaith Network (WIN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with WIN for the '100% Voting Congregation Campaign' which includes voter registration, adopting a DC polling site, hosting listening sessions, and co-hosting a mayoral candidate forum for the faith community.
• Girls Who CodeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGirls Who Code Spring Session program hosted at Metropolitan, serving middle and high school students with coding education via Zoom from March 28 through May 16.
• Safe ShoresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for the Christmas Project, supporting children through the church's food bank and various community programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MetropolitanAME
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MetropolitanAME
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetropolitanAMEC
• Instagraminstagram.com/metropolitanamec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan AME Church