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Church School & Sunday Worship Service

We have transitioned back to fully virtual services for Winter 2025.

9 am Church School

10 am Worship serive

With the exception of Annual Days, during which we will worship in the afternoon, and special events planned for our 80th Anniversary. Please check our events page for more updates.

Bible Study

Tuesdays at 7 pm: Study in the Word with Rev. Singleton

Wednesdays at 7 pm: Pastor's Bible Study with Rev. Ofikuru

Zoom only.

Meeting ID: 760 589 2958

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7605892958

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Women’s Day morning service is in the books. Now for afternoon service.
#womenwithapurpose
#StMatthewxBrightTemple

#itsacollab
St. Matthew’s AME Bronx and Bright Temple are teaming up to celebrate Women’s Day.
We are closing out Women’s History Month in worship!
Saturday: Women’s Day Luncheon at 1pm
Sunday: Women’s Day worship with @arlisecarson and @_thatssojess_
Put on a touch of blue and join us as we worship God together.
#womenofpurpose
#WeareAME
#BrightTemplestillshining

Bright Temple 80th church anniversary celebration, ministry in dance.
#brighttemplestillshining

Hey family! We are 8 days away from our service and two weeks away from our celebration…speaking of celebration, how you bought your ticket yet? Even if you can’t be there, hit the link in our bio to contribute to our anniversary fund. We hope to see you soon! #itsacelebrate
#BrightTempleat80
#BrightTemplestillshining

Join us as we welcome guest preacher @dstacker._ on this first Sunday in March. Click the link in bio for access to our Zoom Sanctuary. See you in church!
#80andstillshining
#anniversarymonth

Hey family! We are 30 days-ish out from our 80th Church Anniversary. Please join us at Eastwood Manor as we honor some incredible people and thank God for His faithfulness. Link in bio or purchase tickets on our website.

Today is the day! All wet roads lead to St. Matthew AME Church, Bronx for Bright Temple AME Church’s Friend and Family Sunday. Join us in person at 2 pm.
#friendsandfamilyday
#BrightTempleStillShining

It’s that time of year again. Join us in person this Sunday for our Friends and Family day. The Rev. Dr. Kevin D. Miller, Pastor of St. Matthew’s Community AME Church will be our guest preacher.
Service will be held at St. Matthew AME in the Bronx, 1788 Sedgwick Avenue. Light Refreshments will be served afterwards. See you Sunday!

Join us this afternoon for Men’s Day! Link to our Zoom sanctuary is in our bio.

Join us for worship tomorrow at 2 pm as we celebrate Men’s Day. Brothers bring another brother and let’s worship together. Zoom link in bio.
#StillShining
#BrightTempleMensDay

Wishing our Pastor, @pastorkateofikuru and all of the Finer Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated a Blessed and Happy 105th Founders’ Day!

It is prayer time Saints! Join Elder Anderson, Pastor Kate and the leadership of the Manhattan District as we go before the throne Friday morning.
#prayerisalwaysinseason
#timetopray
#letsgohigher

#BrightTempleat80 launches this coming Sunday as we celebrate the labor of our trustees. Please join us at 2 pm on Zoom as a daughter of Bright Temple returns home to declare the word of the Lord.
#Higher
#BrightTempleStillShining

We pray God’s grace,
Peace,
And Glory
Abound
to you and your family
during Christmastime
and beyond.
#BrightTempleChristmas
#Christisborn
#nogreaterlove

www.brighttempleamebx.org 🗣️IS LIVE!!!!
#BrightTempleFITforMORE #thechurchwithheartintheheartoftheSouthBronx
#IamAME
#manhattandistrict
#NYAnnualConference
#firstepiscopaldistrict

We are virtual today. Worship has begun. Join us! #linkinbio #BrightTempleisStillHere

It’s not too late to join us! We’re here until 5.
#JesusInTheHood

I’m so ready! Join us tomorrow as we have a good time spreading the love of Jesus in our community! 812 Faile Street, Bronx, NY 10474.
#JesusInTheHood

Sundays are for Church! And church is where you can hear the Word of God preached. Join us in person today at 812 Faile Street. 10 am Church School, 11 am Worship Service.

Our hearts are heavy but we do not mourn as those without hope. We will see you again when we see our Heavenly Father face to face. Until then, take thy rest man of God. Well done…
#RIP

We were blessed by the teaching and fellowship that took place yesterday at the Manhattan District Church School Conference. Our gratitude to our host, @ststephencommunity, all of the facilitators, presenters and preacher. And of course our jewel, Presiding Elder Kim W. Anderson @revierev95

Bright Temple is blessed to have some amazing fathers. We pray you all had a blessed Father’s Day!
#happyfathersday

What an era it has been. What a privilege to be apart of it. #theFlakeLeGACy

In case there was any doubt…BRIGHT TEMPLE is STILL HERE!
#stillshiningforJesus
#FITforMORE

We love and appreciate all you do for us! Happy Mother’s Day from Pastor Kate Ofikuru and the Bright Temple family!

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SENIOR PASTOR
REV. KATE OFIKURU

At Bright Temple African Methodist Episcopal Church, we are committed to serving our community and spreading the message of love, hope, and faith through Jesus Christ. Our pastor, Rev. Kate Ofikuru, leads our congregation with compassion and dedication, inspiring us to live by the teachings of Christ. Join us in our journey of faith and fellowship.

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