Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church - Phoenix, AZ

08/21/2026

Greater Bethel Member Spotlight: Dr. Ava Rose Evans

Greater Bethel AME Church proudly recognizes our very own Dr. Ava Rose Evens for her outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.

Dr. Evans earned her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree with a concentration in Management from Arizona State University. Her inspiring educational journey was recently highlighted by ASU Online, where she shared how the university created an environment that allowed her to grow both professionally and personally.

As a valued member of Greater Bethel, Dr. Evans represents excellence, perseverance, and purposeful leadership. Her dedication to higher education and behavioral health serves as an inspiration to our congregation and the wider community.

We are extremely proud of Dr. Ava Rose Evans and celebrate this remarkable achievement. Greater Bethel AME Church supports her continued dedication to education, service, and leadership. We pray that God continues to guide her steps and bless her future endeavors.

Congratulations, Dr. Evans! Your Greater Bethel family celebrates you!

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08/17/2026

🌸🤠 Greater Bethel AME Women’s Day 2026🤠🌸

What an AMAZING Women’s Day weekend! Our hearts are full as we reflect on the fellowship, laughter, sisterhood, worship, powerful conversations, and the Word that brought us all together. Our theme truly came to life — “Women Celebrating God’s Blessings and Righteousness.” 💕🙌🏾

We want to sincerely THANK everyone who participated, attended, supported, donated, served, prayed, purchased a ticket, shared a post, or helped in any way. Every contribution helped make this weekend a beautiful success!

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Women’s Day Award Recipients:

🌟 Rev. Ellen Scott — The Jarena Lee Preaching & Ministry Award

🌟 Mother Cora Walker — The Sarah Allen Servant Leadership Award

🌟 Lic. Toni Benjamin — The Charlotte Maxeke Christian Education Award

🌟 Mother Harriet Marshall — The Flora Allen Mother of the Church Award

🌟 Mother Doris Justice — The Rosa Parks Civic Leadership Award

We celebrate each of these phenomenal women for their faithfulness, leadership, service, wisdom, and commitment to the church and community. 💐

A very special THANK YOU to Sister Charlotte Hurley for leading our decorations and helping transform the church so beautifully. Everything looked absolutely AMAZING! 🤠🌸✨

Special thank you to Southern Delights for catering our luncheon. The food was delicious, and the service was wonderful! 🍽️💕

And a HUGE thank you to our Women’s Day team for all of your work, assistance, flexibility, and willingness to step in wherever needed. It truly took a team, and we are grateful for each of you! ❤️

Thank you to our panelists, program participants, Women’s Day Choir, honorees, volunteers, visitors, and every person who helped make the entire weekend special.

And what a blessing it was to close out the weekend with a powerful Word from First Lady Mackey reminding us that we are “Better Together!” 🙌🏾💕

Thank you to everyone who participated, Your presence and support helped make our Women’s Day weekend truly unforgettable. We appreciate each and every one of you!

08/12/2026

🎟️✨ HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR WOMEN’S DAY TICKET YET?! ✨🎟️

We’re just DAYS AWAY from the Greater Bethel AME Church Women’s Day Luncheon & Panel Discussion, and we want YOU in the room! 💕🙌🏾

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $25

Your ticket includes a delicious catered luncheon, fellowship, and an empowering panel discussion with phenomenal women sharing their stories of faith, purpose, perseverance, leadership, and womanhood.

🌸 Grab your mother, sister, daughter, girlfriend, coworker—or come meet some new sisters!

Don’t wait until Saturday! Purchase your $25 ticket TODAY and secure your seat! 🤠🩵🧡

📍 Greater Bethel AME Church
Phoenix, Arizona

🎟️ WHO’S COMING?! Drop a 🙋🏾‍♀️ in the comments and get your ticket!

08/11/2026

🌸🤠 LADIES, IT’S ALMOST TIME! 🤠🌸

Greater Bethel AME Church invites you to join us for our 2026 Women’s Day Weekend as we celebrate “Women Celebrating God’s Blessings and Righteousness” 💕✨

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🎟️ Women’s Day Luncheon & Panel Discussion
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
💵 Tickets are only $25!

Come enjoy a delicious luncheon, wonderful fellowship, and an inspiring panel discussion featuring phenomenal women sharing their journeys of faith, purpose, leadership, perseverance, and womanhood.

Then join us again on Sunday, August 16 at 10:30 AM for our Women’s Day Worship Service! 🙌🏾

✨ Don’t wait—purchase your ticket and come celebrate with us! Bring your sisters, mothers, daughters, girlfriends, and church family. There’s a seat waiting for YOU! 💐

📍 Greater Bethel AME Church – Phoenix, AZ

Get your ticket today! 🎟️💕

07/31/2026

🤠🌸 TICKETS ARE ON SALE !!! 🌸🤠

Gather your sisters, daughters, mothers, best friends, and church family for an unforgettable afternoon of faith, fellowship, fun, and inspiration at our 2026 Women’s Day Luncheon!

✨ A Western Tea Party Celebration
📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Greater Bethel AME Church
7040 S. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ 85042

🎟️ Tickets are only $25!

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07/25/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our beloved Bishop, Bishop Francine A. Brookins! 🎉

Today, Greater Bethel AME Church of Phoenix celebrates a remarkable woman of God whose faith, wisdom, and servant leadership continue to inspire us all. We thank God for your unwavering dedication to His Kingdom and pray that this new year brings you abundant joy, good health, peace, and countless blessings.

With love and appreciation,
Pastor LeSean Tarkington, First Lady Johnetta Toodle-Tarkington, and the Greater Bethel AME Church Family 💜💛

Happy Birthday, Bishop! We love and honor you! 🎂🎉🙏

07/23/2026

🎟️✨ YEEHAW… TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! ✨🤠

Ladies, it’s time to grab your hats, your boots, and your best girlfriends because this is one event you don’t want to miss! 💐🦚

Join us for the Greater Bethel AME Church Women’s Day Luncheon as we celebrate “Women Celebrating God’s Blessings and Righteousness.”

📅 Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: Only $25

Your ticket includes:
🤠 An inspiring luncheon experience
💖 Powerful panel discussion
✨ Great fellowship
📸 Beautiful photo opportunities
😂 Plenty of laughter, encouragement, and unforgettable memories!

Purchase your tickets today!

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💸 Zelle
💵 Cash App
🤝 Cash

Don’t wait until the last minute—invite your sisters, mothers, daughters, coworkers, and friends. Let’s fill the room with faith, fellowship, and fun!

🐎✨ It’s going to be a Western Tea Party celebration you won’t forget!

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07/21/2026

Support Greater Bethel AME Church and enjoy a delicious meal from Charlie Mae’s Southern Bistro! Place your order online today, then pick it up on July 25 between noon and 8:00 p.m.

07/15/2026

🎉🎂 Happy Birthday to our incredible First Lady, Chaplain Johnetta Toodle-Tarkington! 🎂🎉

Today we celebrate a remarkable woman of God whose life is a beautiful reflection of faith, service, and love. Your unwavering dedication to Christ, your commitment to building God’s Kingdom, and your servant’s heart continue to inspire everyone who has the privilege of knowing you.

As our First Lady, you lead with grace and compassion. As a Chaplain and a proud member of the Army Reserves, you faithfully answer the call to serve both God and country with honor and excellence. Your strength, wisdom, and encouragement have been a blessing to our church family and our community.

May God continue to pour out His richest blessings upon your life. We pray that this new year brings you renewed strength, abundant joy, divine favor, good health, and every promise He has prepared for you.

Thank you for being a faithful servant, an exceptional leader, and a shining example of God’s love in action.

Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈🎁

With love and appreciation,

Your Greater Bethel AME Church Family 💙

07/12/2026

Join Us This Sunday at Greater Bethel AME Church

There’s a place for you at Greater Bethel AME Church!

Whether you’re looking for a church home, seeking encouragement, or simply wanting to grow in your relationship with God, we invite you to worship with us this Sunday. Come experience heartfelt praise, inspiring worship, biblical teaching, and a loving church family that welcomes everyone with open arms.

Sunday Schedule

* 📖 Sunday School: 9:00 AM
* 🙏 Morning Worship: 10:30 AM

Location
7040 S. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85042

No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here. Bring your family, invite a friend, and come expecting God to move in a powerful way.

“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.” — Psalm 122:1

We can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday!