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St. Patrick's Cathedral
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

14 East 51st Street
New York, NY 10022

Walker S. writes: Step inside off the busy street and have a seat. The peace comes flowing over you like a gentle hug. The beauty of the universe is displayed in the context of man. Light a candle for those who can not stand beside you in wonder. Take a moment to…

General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

175 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10011

alex w. writes: If you're looking for a wonderful spot for contemplation, rest, and rejuvenation, a la old Oxford or Harvard campus, then check this secluded spot. The General Theological Seminary is the main American seminary school for Episcopal ministers, and is…

St Bartholomew's Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

109 E 50th St
New York, NY 10022

Gourmet G. writes: Built in 1918, this third home of what was once one of the largest Episcopalian communities in the city is well-remembered for its central role in a highly-charged legal case that lasted eleven years. When the church seriously considered a…

United Palace Theater
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Washington Heights

4140 Broadway
New York, NY 10033

Julia O. writes: Here's how my evening at the Palace Theatre went:

Screaming suburban teen #1: Wooooo! Modest Mouse!

Screaming suburban teens #2 and #3: (making out next to us)

Screaming suburban teens #4 through 50: (standing up in front of us and blocking our view)…

Trinity Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Financial District

74 Trinity Pl
New York, NY 10001

Miranda b. writes: This church was where George Washington went straight to right after he was voted in and inaguarated as the 1st President of the USA. True story.
If you want to experience YEARS of true history, go here, even the events of 9/11 couldnt touch this…

Middle Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

50 E 7th St
New York, NY 10003

Tina S. writes: This is such an amazing church!!

Like the sign outside says "old style religion done East Village style!"

The services really are celebrations... such a diverse congregation, so welcoming, I always laugh, cheer, and cry. Excellent services with…

Ascension Catholic Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Manhattan Valley

221 W 107th St
New York, NY 10025

Lauren S. writes: I seriously love this church. It's not overdone on the inside. Only steps away from Columbia University. And if you blink twice you might miss it walking down 107th Street so pay attention!

I attended the 6pm mass there my first and second time. And…

The Brooklyn Tabernacle
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Downtown

17 Smith Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Gourmet G. writes: With a congregation of nearly ten thousand, this nondenominational revival church is one of the largest in the nation. People of all faiths, and even non-believers, flock here to hear the two hundred seventy-five members of the Grammy Award-winning…

Congregation Shearith Israel Cemetery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Greenwich Village

76 W 11th Street
New York, NY 10003

Shane L. writes: For a short period I was staying in an apartment that bordered this place... It is somber and hauntingly beautiful. I took a number of pictures, just SO captivated by how old this place was, how faded and eroded the names on the tombstones were...…

Saint Francis of Assisi Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Fashion District

135 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001

Julie K. writes: went for celebrating 'Christmas Eve' with family..
It wasn't that big or magnificent like St. Patrick, but enough to pray..
didn't expect there would be a concert.. YES! small size choir and chamber orchestra..
it was beautiful and warm night with my…

Sutton Place Synagogue
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

225 E 51st St
New York, NY 10022

CB M. writes: The little adjacent park is one of the hidden gems of midtown. Like so many of the others, it has a waterfall. According to New York City zoning records, the park is Greenacre Park, 217 E. 51st St. See separate review.

The Riverside Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

490 Riverside Dr
New York, NY 10027

Sam P. writes: Man, it must be good to be God if it means people build buildings like this for you. I suppose it must be good to be God for other reasons too, but whatever. I am not a religious person in the slightest, and I was raised Jewish, but I've always…

Evangelical Lutheran Church of Our Saviour

670 Newark Pompton Tpke
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Dossy S. writes: I guess my review is a bit biased as I'm a member of this church, but it is a fantastic congregation. It's a very warm and loving atmosphere and everyone seems to be very accepting of each other's differences.

There's an early 8:15 AM service, Sunday…

St Patrick's Old Cathedral Rectory
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

263 Mulberry St
New York, NY 10012

Sarah B. writes: Built in 1809, New York's first Roman Catholic cathedral stands as a comforting time warp while all around it in Nolita continues to change to stay hip with the times. The high walls surrounding it were constructed to keep out anti-Catholic…

Church of Our Saviour
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Murray Hill

59 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Aris E. writes: Last summer, I had the distinct pleasure of singing Gregorian Chant for the nuptial Mass (sung Mass, Latin Rite 1962 Missal) of two of my friends from college*, as well as listening to the parish's organist work his magic on the manuals and pedals of…

Educational Center For Russian Jewry Inc
Neighborhood: Queens/Forest Hills

9812 66th Ave
Rego Park, NY 11374

Diana B. writes: Sponsors good, low-cost English as a Second Language courses for Russian- and other language-speakers in nearby locations.

Community Baptist Church

224 1st St
Englewood, NJ 07631

Teresa G. writes: YOU WILL always feel welcome no matter what denomination you belong to or are use to. You will learn alot about yourself, god, jesus. the holy spirit, and other in and outside the church.

And finally u will be back and most likely with a car full of…

Middle Collegiate Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

50 E. 7th Street
New York, NY 10003

Adam M. writes: I joined this church about 1 1/2 years ago after never having stepped foot in a church since my father dragged me to church screaming as a small kid.

What I found was an incredibly friendly, engaging and dynamic service and people that welcomed me…

St Marks Church In the Bowery
Neighborhood: Manhattan/East Village

131 E 10th St
New York, NY 10003

jesus h. writes: Reported to be the 2nd oldest church in the city, St. Marks Church in the Bowery rocks. Literally - they have block parties, music, poetry readings (www.poetryproject.com).

Jesus loves this place.

Yesterday they had a street fair/block party - you…

United Methodist Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

520 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021

Ahu S. writes: Beautiful! A wonderful oasis from the plastic surgeons and dentists that pepper Park Ave.

Lutheran Church of Grace & St Paul
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

123 W 71st St
New York, NY 10023

roshni r. writes: several years back, my ex-boyfriend was a student at juilliard and he got a freelance gig playing bach's christmas oratorio at this church. it's a lovely old building tucked into the neighborhood and inside it's reminiscent of an old german abbey.…

Trinity Lutheran Church
Neighborhood: Queens/Long Island City

3118 37th St
Astoria, NY 11103

Marc A. writes: I grew up in the suburbs of Colorado and was surrounded by conservative churches that felt more exclusive than inclusive. When I came to New York and began to look for my own church to attend, I ran into similar places. But being a new Christian…

First Unitarian Church
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Brooklyn Heights

50 Monroe Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Devin T. writes: Absolutely gorgeous Unitarian Church! Built in the 1840's in the Gothic style, this does not looke like a Unitarian Church inside! Tiffany windows line the sanctuary, which also contains a massive pipe organ on the South side, so sunlight streams…

Christian Cultural Center
Neighborhood: Brooklyn/Canarsie

12020 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207

Nat M. writes: This is a huge church with thousands of members. I haven't been, but my wife swears CCC as the best Christian service she's ever attended. I have heard a couple sermons on audio via their website; quite inspiring with a message open to all.

Hindu Temple Society of North America
Neighborhood: Queens/Murray Hill

14307 Holly Ave
Flushing, NY 11355

Jack S. writes: This is the temple that I go to every sunday.

Temple: Nice, friendly atmosphere. If you are South Indian, you will fit in the best. Everything is very co-ordinated inside and not chaotic, even on big holidays.

Canteen: Here is the food part of the…

St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Midtown East

1 West 53rd Street
New York, NY 10019

Brian H. writes: Got dragged here by a God-fearing ex-boyfriend on a date once for "Choral Evensong"...well let me tell you what magic that was...the men and boys in full cassoks, processing with candles and incense, pouring their hearts out in song, coupled with the…

Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/West Village

25 Carmine Street
New York, NY 10014

Joshua G. writes: Our Lady of Pompeii Church is one of the two major churches in the South Village, both established for the South Village Italian-American community (the other is St. Anthony of Padua's). Built in 1929, the church was built in an Italian-Renaissance…

Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan/Theater District, Manhattan/Fashion District

545 Eighth Avenue
24th floor
New York, NY 10018

Chris B. writes: About four years ago I stumbled across Sahaja Yoga. I guess I was at this point in my life when I was like, okay everything is wrong, and the only thing in common is me. I think I finally realized I needed to change and stop looking at things in the…

Old St.Patrick's Cathedral
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Little Italy

233 Mott Street
New York, NY 10012

Kathleen M. writes: I always think it's funny when the patron saint of another country is in the wrong ethnic neighborhood. Since this is Little Italy I would think this church would be St. Anthony of Mafia or Our Lady of Fugitaboutit, but my ethnic stereotyping is…

Unity Church of New York
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Chelsea

119 W 23 St, Suite 600
New York, NY 10011

Bruce W. writes: The Best!

Meets at the Symphony Space at 95th St & Broadway every Sunday at 11AM.

St. Joseph in Greenwich Village

371 Sixth Ave
at Washington Pl
New York, NY 10014

Joshua G. writes: St. Joseph's Parish was founded by Bishop John Dubois in 1829. It was the sixth parish that was established (among those still in existence in the Archdiocese of New York). Parishes that preceded it were St. Peter's on Barclay Street (1785), St.…

The Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Morningside Heights

1047 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10025

Gourmet G. writes: Any one of the wonders of the ancient or modern world probably were completed faster than this. Constructed of granite and limestone, the world's largest Gothic cathedral - it seats 5,000 - has been a work in progress since 1892 . . . and no, that's…

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper West Side

142 W 81st St
New York, NY 10024

jesus h. writes: I figured I'd pop on over to the Baptist church in my area for a one-off. Did you know that this church is close to Seinfeld's fictitious address at 129 w. 81st. st? Bet you didn't.

Anyhoo, the congregation at Mt. Pleasant Baptist literally opened…

Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Harlem

3720 Broadway
New York, NY 10032

Heather H. writes: Back in the 1800s and into the 1900s, some cemeteries were actually designed as parks, where families could come and have picnics while paying their respects at graves (like the Forest Hills Cemetery in Boston that was designed by Frederick Law…

St Ignatius Loyola Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

980 Park Ave
New York, NY 10028

Aris E. writes: Architecturally it's a gem of Italian Renaissance architecture - full of ornate detail. That the powers-that-be even dared to mention altering the sanctuary 'in the spirit of Vatican II' reveals much of their ignorance. Frankly, it's fine just the…

All Souls Unitarian Church
Neighborhood: Manhattan/Upper East Side

1157 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10021

Diana B. writes: Attrractive landmark with a tiny garden on the upper East Side.

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