Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew, Lutheran church building in Manhattan, United States
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew stands at 178 Bennett Avenue at 189th Street, serving the Lutheran community of northern Manhattan.
Founded in 1643 by Dutch Lutherans in New Amsterdam, this congregation received its official charter on December 6, 1664, after British control of the colony.
The congregation maintains traditional Lutheran worship practices, conducting services in English while preserving historical connections to German and Dutch heritage.
Sunday worship services take place at 1:30 PM, with options for both in-person attendance and participation through live-streamed sessions on Zoom.
The original charter document of St. Matthew remains preserved at the New York Public Library Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue.
Location: Manhattan
Inception: 1671
GPS coordinates: 40.85600,-73.93440
Latest update: March 18, 2025 11:05
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