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Abyssinian Baptist Church
Abyssinian Baptist Church Review
This 1923 Gothic-style church holds one of Harlem's richest legacies, dating to 1808 when a group of parishioners defected from the segregated First Baptist Church of New York City and established the first African-American Baptist church in New York State. Among its legendary pastors was Adam Clayton Powell Jr., a powerful orator and civil rights leader and the first black U.S. congressman. Today sermons by pastor Calvin Butts III are fiery, and the seven choirs are excellent. Because of its services' popularity, the church maintains separate lines for parishioners and tourists at its 11 am service. Dress your best, remember to not take pictures or videos, and get there early—at least two hours ahead of time.
- Address: 132 Odell Clark Pl., W. 138th St., between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., 7th Ave., and Malcolm X Blvd., Lenox Ave./6th Ave., Harlem, New York, NY, 10030 | Map It
- Phone: 212/862-7474
- Hours: Sun. services for visitors at 11; no such services on major holidays
- Website: www.abyssinian.org
- Subway: 2, 3 to 135th St.
- Location: Harlem
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