About Mother Ame Zion Church
Mother Ame Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 140 WEST 137TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10030. You can reach Mother Ame Zion Church at +12122341545.
Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
The Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, also known as "Mother Zion", located at 140–148 West 137th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Lenox Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is the oldest African-American church in New York City, and the "mother church" of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion conference. The church was designated a New York City Landmark on July 13, 1993.
Where is Mother Ame Zion Church located?
Mother Ame Zion Church is located at 140 WEST 137TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10030. The building sits at coordinates 40.81825, -73.94283, placing it in New York City, NY 10030.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 620 ft
- Public parking 712 ft
- Ponty Bistro 397 ft
- Empire Chinese Restaurant · chinese 715 ft
- Polanco Restaurant B.B.Q. 735 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jul 9, 2026.
What to expect at a service at Mother 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.
Your Sunday at Mother Ame Zion Church
Questions and answers about Mother Ame Zion Church
- What denomination is Mother Ame Zion Church?
- This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Mother Ame Zion Church located?
- Mother Ame Zion Church is located at 140 WEST 137TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10030.
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