About Bethany Baptist Church
Bethany Baptist Church is a Baptist Churches church located at 303 WEST 153RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10039. You can reach Bethany Baptist Church at +12122345810.
ethany Baptist Church- "Compassionately Committed to Christ and the Community" Dr. Kris F. Erskine, Sr. Pastor
Bethany Baptist Church (New York City)
Bethany Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 303 West 153rd Street in Manhattan, New York City. The church building was originally built for as the Washington Heights Evangelical Lutheran Church, built 1921 to designs by architect Francik Averkamp of 600 West 181st Street. A minor brick and stone fence was built in 1911 to designs by Upjohn & Conable, indicating an earlier building.
Where is Bethany Baptist Church located?
Bethany Baptist Church is located at 303 WEST 153RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10039. The building sits at coordinates 40.82629, -73.93753, placing it in New York City, NY 10039.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 28, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Bethany Baptist Church
Baptist churches emphasize Scripture, a clear gospel message, and music — and welcome visitors to observe freely.
- Services usually run 60–90 minutes: worship songs, a Bible-centered sermon, and an invitation to respond.
- Communion (called the Lord's Supper) is observed periodically, open to anyone who has professed faith in Christ.
- Dress is casual; families are welcomed and children are often part of the service.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at Bethany Baptist Church
Questions and answers about Bethany Baptist Church
- What denomination is Bethany Baptist Church?
- This church is part of the Baptist Churches tradition.
- Where is Bethany Baptist Church located?
- Bethany Baptist Church is located at 303 WEST 153RD STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10039.
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