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Canaan Baptist Church of Christ
Canaan Baptist Church of Christ Review
Canaan Baptist Church of Christ of the most ornate structures in Harlem, this church kicked off its life in 1913 as the Regent Theatre, one of the country's early movie palaces that replaced the nickelodeons. Its elaborately columned and arched facade loosely resembles the Doges' Palace in Venice. The Regent was sold to the church in 1964. To attend, arrive at least an hour ahead of time.
- Address: 132 W. 116th St., between Malcolm X Blvd., Lenox Ave./6th Ave., and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., 7th Ave., Harlem, New York, NY, 10026 | Map It
- Phone: 212/866-0301
- Hours: Services Sun. at 8 and 11 am
- Website: www.cbccnyc.org
- Subway: 2, 3 to 116th St.
- Location: Harlem
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HarlemTours, from Harlem
Canaan Baptist Church is one of most historic houses of worship in Harlem and many visitors come on Sundays from around the world. Many come expecting a gospel music performance and forget the importance of the worship service for the congregation.
The following are a few rules to follow when attending any church service in Harlem:
Absolutely no photo and video recording.
Limit movement as much as possible - the congregation is focused on worship and lots of movement by welcomed visitors will break the spiritual concentration of the faithful.
Dress as best you can - it's part of African-American church tradition that one comes to church well as a sign of respect for the church.
No smoking outside the church. Sometimes the drafts
will draw the smoke into the lobbies of the church and this irritates the congregation.
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