About Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church
Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church is a African Methodist Episcopal Methodist church in Poughkeepsie, New York located at 124 Smith St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States. Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church was founded in 1910. As of April 2026, Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 12 Google reviews. The Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church parish office answers at +18454541913.
mith Metropolitan AME Zion Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church located at Smith and Cottage Streets in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York. It is the oldest predominantly African-American church in Dutchess County, NY.
Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church through the years
- 1910 Founded
- November 21, 1991 Added to the National Register
Finding Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church
124 Smith St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States
What to expect at a service at Smith Metropolitan 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.
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Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 91001724, added to the Register on November 21, 1991.
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Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church
- What denomination is Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church?
- This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church located?
- The parish is located at 124 Smith St, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States.
- When was Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church founded?
- Founded in 1910.
- Is Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 91001724, added November 21, 1991.
- How do visitors rate Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12 Google reviews.
- Is Smith Metropolitan 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 Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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