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Newark

316 churches on record in Newark — from downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations that shape the city's religious life. 32 distinct traditions, 12 verified entries. It is one of the cities we index across New Jersey, and sits in Essex County within the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. Its largest tradition is Baptist Churches.

316
Churches
32
Traditions
12
Verified
Baptist Churches
Largest
Newark NJ 2026
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How do I find a church near me in Newark?

We list 316 churches in Newark, New Jersey, across 32 traditions. Every entry carries the street address and map coordinates, so the nearest congregation to you is the one closest on the map above, not the one that paid for placement. Nobody can pay to appear here. 12 of them hold a verified Google profile, which is where published opening hours come from when a church has them. If you are looking for a particular tradition, the largest in Newark is Baptist Churches with 100 churches; the filters above narrow the list by tradition or by first letter.

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Where to begin in Newark

For a first visit, the editors recommend three churches: New Hope Baptist Church pantry (Baptist Churches), Emmanuel Church of Christ (Pentecostal), and Fellowship Missionary Baptist (Baptist Churches). Together they offer a representative sample of Newark's worship life.

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