African Methodist Episcopal · NY · est. 1927

Ame Zion Church

475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, # 1935, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY 10115

About Ame Zion Church


Ame Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, # 1935, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10115. Ame Zion Church was founded in 1927. You can reach Ame Zion Church at +12128702952.

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St. James AME Zion Church (Ithaca, New York)

St. James AME Zion Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion church located at Ithaca in Tompkins County, New York. It is a two-story, frame church structure set on a high foundation and featuring a four-story entrance tower. The church structure was begun in the 1830s and modified many times since. The original stone meetinghouse was built in 1836 and is believed to be Ithaca's oldest church and one of the oldest in the AME Zion system.

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Where is Ame Zion Church located?


Ame Zion Church is located at 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, # 1935, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10115. The building sits at coordinates 40.81085, -73.96374, placing it in New York City, NY 10115.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

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What to expect at a service at Ame Zion Church


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.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

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Your Sunday at Ame Zion Church


Nearest transit Riverside Drive & West 119th Street · 115 ft
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Ame Zion Church by the numbers


99 Years of continuous worship since 1927
392 ft Height of the building (OSM)
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Allen & Collens Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about Ame Zion Church


What denomination is Ame Zion Church?
This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Where is Ame Zion Church located?
Ame Zion Church is located at 475 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, # 1935, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10115.
When was Ame Zion Church founded?
Founded in 1927.
What is the architecture of Ame Zion Church?
Ame Zion Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Allen & Collens.

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Est. 1927 One of 127 African Methodist Episcopal churches in NY  ·  See the register →
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