Contact & Location for St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
About St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is a Middletown congregation in the A.M.E. Zion tradition, part of the New York Conference, Westchester District, and Northeastern Episcopal District. The wider A.M.E. Zion Church traces its roots to meetings begun in 1796 by African members of John Street Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City, was incorporated in New York in 1801, and saw Abraham Thompson, James Varick, and Leven Smith ordained as elders for Zion in 1822. Known as the “Freedom Church,” the denomination carries a history of advocacy for abolition and civil and human rights.
First-Time Visitor Info for St. John's African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Dress Code: Most AME Zion congregations observe business or formal attire for Sunday services. Service Format: AME Zion services typically feature vibrant music, scriptural teaching, and congregational participation in worship. Visitor Tips: Contact the church directly for specific service times, parking information, and details about first-time visitor resources.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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