African Methodist Episcopal · NY

The Greater Refuge Temple

2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY 10027

About The Greater Refuge Temple

The Greater Refuge Temple is a African Methodist Episcopal church located at 2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY, 10027. You can reach The Greater Refuge Temple at +12128661700.

Where is The Greater Refuge Temple located?

The Greater Refuge Temple is located at 2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY, 10027. The building sits at coordinates 40.80837, -73.94844, placing it in New York, NY 10027.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

The neighborhood around The Greater Refuge Temple

The ZIP code 10027 area around The Greater Refuge Temple is home to 65,806 residents with a median household income of $63,125 and a median age of 31.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

65,806 Residents in ZIP 10027
31.4 Median age
$63,125 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at The Greater Refuge Temple

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.

Questions and answers about The Greater Refuge Temple

What denomination is The Greater Refuge Temple?
This church is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.
Where is The Greater Refuge Temple located?
The Greater Refuge Temple is located at 2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, New York, NY, 10027.

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