Abyssinian Baptist Church, Protestant church in Harlem, Manhattan, US
The Gothic Revival structure at 132 West 138th Street features stained glass windows, marble furnishings, and a prominent Coptic cross behind the altar.
Founded in 1809 by African American worshipers and Ethiopian sailors, the congregation moved to its current building in 1922, designed by Charles W. Bolton & Son.
The church operates through the National Baptist Convention and American Baptist Churches USA, maintaining strong connections with African American religious traditions.
Sunday services begin at 10:00 AM, and visitors should dress formally while following staff directions regarding seating and photography arrangements.
Adam Clayton Powell Jr., who served as minister here, became the first African American from New York elected to the United States Congress in 1945.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1809
Address: 132 Odell M Clarke Place 10030 New York
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +12128627474
Website: https://abyssinian.org
GPS coordinates: 40.81670,-73.94170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:42
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