UPDATE:

The Wake and the Celebration of Life for Bishop Adams will be streamed via Facebook live on the Flipper Temple AME Church Facebook page . Viewers will also be able to access our Facebook page from our website (www.flippertempleame.com) by clicking on the livestream tile on the homepage.The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 11:00 am.

Please find information regarding the funeral services, lodging arrangements and expressions of condolence to the family of Bishop John Hurst Adams, 87th Elected and Consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

The wake will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church
580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd
Atlanta, GA 30314
Rev. Dr. Gregory Eason, Pastor

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.
Flipper Temple A.M.E. Church
580 Atlanta Student Movement Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Rev. Dr. Gregory Eason, Pastor

The interment will be held at Southview Cemetery immediately following the funeral. Repast will be held at Flipper Temple following the interment.

In recognition of his faithful service to these AME institutions, and in lieu of flowers, the family encourages contributions to Edward Waters College, Paul Quinn College, and Wilberforce University.

Please keep Dr. Dolly D. Adams and the Adams family lifted in prayer.

Condolences may be sent to
Dr. Dolly D. Adams
2500 Peachtree Road #206N
Atlanta, GA 30305
madelyn.adams@gmail.com

Hotel Arrangements

For those traveling to Atlanta the following hotels are near Flipper Temple AME Church:

Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park
267 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
$199/Night

Hyatt House Atlanta Downtown
431 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
$149/Night

Hilton Garden Inn Downtown
275 Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
$150/Night

Hilton Garden Inn, Midtown
97 10th Street, NW, Atlanta, GA
$135/Night