Glorious Sunday Service at Mother AME Zion Church in Harlem, NY!

Mother AME Zion Church in Harlem, New York is the oldest Black Church in New York. Our Address is 140 W 137th St, New York, NY 10030. Come and visit us! Our Website: http://www.motherzionww.org
The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church was organized formally by James Varick and others in 1796 in New York City. Its roots go back to 1765, when Methodist influences were first felt in New York. The John Street Methodist Episcopal Church had several black members from the beginning. Between 1765 and 1796, as members increased, prejudice also increased to the point that the sacrament was served to black members only after the white families were served.
That practice, and the denial of other church privileges, led to the organization of the first African Methodist Episcopal Church in 1796. In 1800, James Varick and others built a church and called it "Zion." James Varick was elected and consecrated the first Bishop in 1822. The word "Zion" was added to the title in 1848.