A careful record of every Christian community we can find in New York — from the historic downtown cathedrals to the storefront congregations at the edge of the map. 12,739 churches, across 1,359 towns and cities, representing 62 traditions.
Our New York record includes 12,739 active churches, drawn from every corner of the state — city cathedrals, rural meetinghouses, storefront missions, and the long-standing ethnic congregations that shape New York's religious texture.
We define "church" generously: any congregation gathering weekly or more often for public Christian worship, regardless of tradition, size, or affiliation. We list storefront missions alongside cathedrals. We do not rank.
Entries are arranged by tradition and by city. Where a church is distinguished by history, architecture, music, or civic witness, we have said so — quietly. Where it is ordinary, we have also said so, for ordinariness is what the overwhelming majority of churches offer, and what most people, most Sundays, are looking for.
The 1,359 cities and towns below account for New York's full church map. The top by church count is Brooklyn with 863 on record.
The largest New York city in our record. 863 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter Brooklyn →The largest New York city in our record. 463 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter Bronx →The largest New York city in our record. 445 churches spanning many traditions.
Enter New York City →Welcome to Clinton Road Baptist Church. We are a friendly community that is here to love God, each other, and the world around us. "A Purpose Driven Church"
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Any congregation gathering weekly or more often for public Christian worship, with a physical location open to visitors. We list storefront missions alongside cathedrals. We verify activity quarterly.
The simplest path is to enter your city or ZIP in the search bar. You can also browse by city within this state, or filter by tradition, language, or service time.
No. Churches List is independent. We accept no sponsored listings. Our editors hold a range of Christian affiliations; our editorial standards are published under §II of the About page.
Every church entry is reviewed at least once per year. Hours, schedules, and contact information are verified quarterly. Corrections can be submitted at any time.
Yes — the Submit a Church form is linked from every page. New entries are reviewed by our editorial team within two weeks.