About The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York is a African Methodist Episcopal Methodist church in Queens, New York located at 110-31 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11433. As of April 2026, The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York holds a 4.8-star rating across 581 Google reviews. The The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York parish office answers at (718) 206-4600.
he Greater Allen Cathedral of New York is an African Methodist Episcopal church located in Jamaica, Queens, New York. The congregation currently has over 24,500 members, making it one of the largest churches in the United States. Its annual budget exceeds $72 million.
When does The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York hold services?
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM, Monday 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM. All times are local to Jamaica, NY.
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Ministries and programs at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
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Where is The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York located?
The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York is located at 110-31 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11433. The building sits at coordinates 40.69809, -73.78675, placing it in Jamaica, NY 11433.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 804 ft
- Stop Position 85 ft
- Merrick Boulevard & 108th Avenue 105 ft
- Merrick Boulevard & 108th Avenue 167 ft
- Stop Position 167 ft
- Merrick Boulevard & 169th Place 230 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
The ZIP code 11433 area around The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York is home to 38,865 residents with a median household income of $73,118 and a median age of 34.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
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Questions and answers about The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York
- What denomination is The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- What are the service times at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York?
- Published hours: Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM, Sunday 9 AM–5 PM, Monday 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
- What is the phone number for The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York?
- You can reach the parish at (718) 206-4600.
- Where is The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York located?
- The parish is located at 110-31 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11433.
- How do visitors rate The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 581 Google reviews.
- Is The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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