Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew is a church building located at 178 Bennett Avenue in Manhattan, serving the Lutheran congregation of northern New York. The structure stands at the intersection with 189th Street and functions as a space for worship and religious gatherings.

The congregation was established in 1643 by Dutch Lutherans in New Amsterdam and received its official charter on December 6, 1664, following British control of the colony. This early founding makes it one of the oldest Lutheran communities in North America.

The congregation practices Lutheran traditions through English-language worship while maintaining ties to its German and Dutch roots. These historical connections shape the spiritual identity visible in the community today.

The church offers worship services that visitors can attend in person or join remotely through online platforms. This provides flexibility for different needs and circumstances of community members.

The original founding document of the congregation is preserved at the New York Public Library Schwarzman Building. This charter serves as a rare record of Manhattan's early religious history and remains accessible to researchers and visitors.

Location: Manhattan

Inception: 1671

GPS coordinates: 40.85600,-73.93440

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:40