About First AME Zion Church
First AME Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Methodist church in Paterson, New Jersey located at 326 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States. As of April 2026, First AME Zion Church holds a 5.0-star rating across 14 Google reviews. The First AME Zion Church parish office answers at +19738817758.
Where is First AME Zion Church located?
First AME Zion Church is located at 326 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.91720, -74.16317, placing it in Paterson, NJ 07501.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 112 ft
- Public parking 292 ft
- Public parking 574 ft
- Public parking 715 ft
- Public parking 856 ft
- Mister Chimi 407 ft
- El Jardin 551 ft
- The Cathedral Restaurant 564 ft
- El Mixteco 577 ft
- Taqueria Brenda Lee III 889 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around First AME Zion Church
The ZIP code 07501 area around First AME Zion Church is home to 35,492 residents with a median household income of $38,776 and a median age of 30.8 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 First 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at First AME Zion Church
First AME Zion Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First AME Zion Church
- What denomination is First AME Zion Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is First AME Zion Church located?
- The parish is located at 326 Ellison St, Paterson, NJ 07501, United States.
- How do visitors rate First AME Zion Church?
- 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 14 Google reviews.
- Is First AME Zion Church 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 First AME Zion Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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