Mother Bethal Founder Richard Allen Keychain Pendant. Rare.

Description: This Mother Bethal Founder Richard Allen Keychain Pendant is a rare piece that any fan of church history should not miss. The pendant features an unknown metal main stone and a brown color that complements the intricate design. The pendant is from the Allen brand and is categorized under jewelry & watches, fashion jewelry, and necklaces & pendants. The keychain pendant is a one-of-a-kind item that will add character to any collection. It is ideal for those looking for unique jewelry and would make for a great conversation starter. Add this rare piece to your collection today and impress your friends with the rich history it holds. African Methodist Episcopal Church, Richard Allen, BLM, Civil Rights, HBCU, Bethel Black Owned. Born into slavery, Allen was the founder and first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal church. At 17, Allen joined the Methodist church. Shortly after, his owner also converted, and, convinced that slave owners would not be allowed into Heaven, allowed Allen to purchase his freedom. Allen then traveled the mid-Atlantic, preaching the Methodist gospel – ending up in Baltimore at the historic meeting where the Methodist church officially broke from the Church of England, becoming its own denomination. He returned to Philadelphia, where he was allowed to preach (although only the 5am service) at St. George’s – one of the nation’s first Methodist churches. Along with Absolom Jones (who later became the nation’s first black Episcopalian priest), Allen led the black congregants from the church to protest increasing segregation within the church. This move eventually led to the formation of the AME church. In addition to his church activities, Allen was active in the abolition movement (his home and church were stops along the underground railroad), central in organizing the black community’s public service efforts during the horrific Yellow Fever epidemic of 1793, and a key figure in the fight against the African Colonization Society (an organization established with the intent to return African-Americans to Africa).

Price: 30 USD

Location: Morrisville, North Carolina

End Time: 2025-01-01T16:49:31.000Z

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