The River

About The River

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The River is a African Methodist Episcopal parish located at 42 Court Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. The The River parish office answers at +12014877659.

Where is The River located?

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The River is located at 42 Court Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. The building sits at coordinates 40.87908, -74.04209, placing it in Hackensack, NJ 07601.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 5, 2026.

The neighborhood around The River

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The ZIP code 07601 area around The River is home to 45,758 residents with a median household income of $79,133 and a median age of 40.0 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 The River

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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 The River

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Questions and answers about The River

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What denomination is The River?

This parish is part of the African Methodist Episcopal tradition.

Where is The River located?

The parish is located at 42 Court Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.

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