One of Atlanta’s oldest congregations is celebrating Black History Month and its place in history.
Big Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church was founded 179 years ago.
“Those who were enslaved were worshipping at a place called Union Church. Those who were enslaved remained together after emancipation founded Bethel Church, Bethel Tabernacle, later through the years, renamed Big Bethel,” said Dr. Jay Augustine, the church’s 37th pastor…