We have one in-person Sunday service at 10:15 am weekly. The phone call in number for the service…read moreis 667 930 8557 pin 754 1861. The service is designated as a high mass with portions of the service sung and portions orally stated.. We have a choir all year with the exception of summer months. We have a working Vestry, an Episcopal Church Womens group which runs a monthly Food Pantry for the community giving out non-perishable food items, one bag per family currently. We also sponsor a Poetry Night during February, an Annual Tea Party ,usually during June. From time to time, we have other fund raising activities which are posted under this church site and on Welcome2theBronx site. We welcome families with children and encourage attendance at Sunday School.

LOVE this church. I joined and then I moved (so sad)! I was a member for about a week. I watch…read moreonline when I can. Have you heard the words HEGEMONY, PATRIARCHY, RACISM, used in the pulpit? What about "GET OUT OF DEBT?" I have. This place is amazing. The pastor is hilarious, the service mixes traditional and contemporary (hymns & modern music, choir & praise team), preaching about current events, how they relate to the bible and the stories in the bible and how to apply those principles (and God's word) to your life so that you can live a happy, loving, faithful, life. The congregation is comprised of people that are really showing you their love of God through how they live their lives and interact with people. I did not live close to this church but I attended because it was worth the drive.

I got married in this church by father Eric a year ago. He was fantastic, lovely and very…read morethoughtful. He truly is an angel and I am glad we met him. I love this church!

I attended Abyssinian Baptist Church for several years while Rev. Butts (rest in peace) was the…read morepastor. During that time, I honestly didn't learn the core gospel truths that I needed most. The church did not clearly teach that we are saved by grace through faith alone, or that we are not under the works of the law for salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." Because I didn't have a firm foundation in the true gospel of grace, I later got pulled into a Hebrew Israelite group that taught justification by works and keeping the law. I stayed in that system for 15 years, trapped under heavy bondage, because I didn't know how to defend against their false doctrine. Thankfully, Jesus set me free. The Holy Spirit opened my eyes to the real gospel -- that we are saved by grace through faith in Christ's finished work, not by law-keeping. I'm sharing this testimony because I wish someone had clearly taught me these truths back then. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Abyssinian Baptist Church as a place where someone will be grounded in the saving grace of Jesus Christ. I don't know how the church is today under new leadership, but during my years there it left me unprepared and vulnerable to false teaching. If you're looking for a church that clearly teaches salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone, I would encourage you to keep searching and testing everything against Scripture. Grace & peace.

I've been attending Abyssinian Baptist Church most of my life; almost 60 years! I love my church…read moreand have experienced growth for my family and I. It's kept me grounded in the WORD. We are all human and fall short, so let's see who can throw the first stone! Praise GOD from whom ALL blessings flow Peace and blessings

Located @ 149 Springfield Ave, Newark, NJ 07103 Rev. Dr…read more David Jefferson Sr. was the Officiant over The home going service of my brother Isaiah Poyner On August 8, 2023. The Poyner family was very disappointed by the treatment we received from Rev. Jefferson Sr. He missed pronounced my brother's name, called him to come up to the speaker and he's in the casket. He was very rude to Pastor Fields who read the Poem Called a Message from Isaiah. After reading the Poem she began to speak on her relationship with the deceased who she has known for most of her life. He interrupted Pastor Fields while she was still speaking by saying Amen you are finished. He criticized the solo artist that sang my brother's favorite song by saying she should have picked a better song, because she seem to be struggling with the song, and if he was singing he wouldn't have picked that song. RUDE!!!!! The service turned into the Rev. Jefferson show. He never said ANY comforting words about Isaiah during the service, except when he pronounced his name incorrectly. The most unpleasant event happened when he went into the bathroom with his mic still on and the whole congregation heard him urinating and flushing the toilet. The lack of sympathy and compassion shown to the widow, Mrs Poyner was unacceptable and he definitely owes her and apology. $1,750.00 for and unacceptable Home Going Service felt like highway robbery. He never read the Eulogy or the Obituary. The service was rushed through and things were omitted, which left and unpleasant taste in many of the congregants mouth. Everyone exited the church in dismay about the way the service was conducted. Rev.Jefferson owes Mrs. Poyner an apology and a refund. I will be informing everyone that I know, friends and family NOT to attend this church, because it's run like a business for profit and not a church in which you serve God. Metropolitan Baptist Church is a church I wouldn't recommend to anyone searching to find the word of God.Stay away!!!!!

I moved to Newark from Columbus, Ohio about 7 years ago. This church has become my de facto family…read moreduring that time period. The teaching is excellent. My fellow parishioners are all friendly. I've had so many opportunities to grow and develop. I even met my wife here. This is definitely a family church. While no church is perfect, Metro is one I'd definitely recommend.

Very nice church filled with very nice people. The priests are very down to earth, and, in general,…read morethe place is simply not stuffy. Father Joe sounds like your best friend at the local bar. Very friendly place.

I am not a religious guy by any means but this is a very nice church. My cousin made me his…read moreconfirmation sponsor and was kind of forced to go. The interior of the church is the typical church feel but the priests were very personable and somewhat funny.

730, 1030, 1200, and 5p masses. Great staff. Father Anthony, Father Lokus are great. They do great…read moresermons. Everyone is friendly. Church can hold a large capacity of people. I had my wedding here too. a $3 dollar candles according to Dolores, a fellow Yelper ;)

Saint Helena's is a beautiful church. The priests are compassionate. The parishioners are…read moresupportive of one another, like an extended family. Father Anthony has a wonderful parish here. The Catholic Faith Formation Curriculum for students has taught my daughter well. I strongly recommend Saint Helenas Parish if you are looking for a Roman Catholic Church.

Having been divorced and remarried the Catholic church seemed to not be a perfect fit anymore. I…read morehave been in search of a new church family for some time. The welcoming feeling and love from everyone you encounter is amazing. This church is very excepting and welcoming of everyone and everything. The Pastor is refreshing and the choir is uplifting. Every Sunday there is coffee downstairs after mass where parishioners can relax and talk. This is the first time my children are excited about church. I have found the church for my heart, and it might be the one for yours! Every Sunday 10am