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1. St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church
2. St. Paul's Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,435 reviews
Founded in 1766, St. Paul's Chapel is part of the Trinity Wall Street parish. George Washington prayed here after his inauguration as President in 1789. It is open to visitors daily and worship services are held in the chapel every Sunday. The chapel regularly hosts community events, concerts, and art exhibitions. The churchyard is open to visitors who wish to visit the historic memorials and monuments or enjoy a moment of quiet. Free guided tours are offered Fridays at 3pm. Meet at the pulpit inside St. Paul’s Chapel. Beginning Sunday May 13, the 8 am, 9:15 am, 11:15 am, and 8 pm Compline services will take place at St. Paul’s Chapel.
Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States
This small, beautiful chapel is grounded in America's founding history (it was founded in the 18th century and George Washington worshipped here), as well as in more recent history - given it's geographic location near the World Trade Center site, it offered refuge to first responders. There are stuffed animals and other memorials to acknowledge 9/11, in a sobering yet comforting reminder of where we've been and how far we've come. There's also a small cemetery next to the chapel. It's both a memorial and an active church with services, so while you're allowed to walk through the chapel, please remember to be respectful of the community still praying there.
3. John Street United Methodist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By hoskikar
We got lucky and a gentleman was locking up the door but let us in and gave us a tour and explained some of the history of JSUMC.
4. Our Lady of Pompeii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By NYCHORAL
Wonderful place to hear a concert, especially around the holidays. Right in the middle of Greenwich Village, this Italian church looks amazing inside.
5. Church of the Ascension
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Ascension, an Episcopal church in Greenwich Village, New York City, is a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community of people who gather to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, to give praise and thanks to God through the beauty of worship, and to love and serve God and our neighbors. All are welcome to join us for worship, or sit and meditate in our pews weekdays, from noon to 3pm, when the church is open for quiet reflection and prayer. For 179 years we have been known as "the Church of the Open Door." We have a lovely garden on Fifth Avenue at 10th Street to sit and relax and watch the world go by! Regular Worship Schedule Sunday 9am: Holy Eucharist at Side Altar Sunday 11am: Holy Eucharist in the Church with sermon, hymns & soloist Sunday 7pm: Service of Meditations and Sacrament, including chant, interfaith readings and communion Monday–Friday: 6pm at Side Altar. Church open for prayer & meditation 12–3pm.
Reviewed By DanaLosAngeles - Los Angeles, United States
Church of the Ascension is an outstanding place of worship and history. The historical plate on the front of the Church tells of an amazing history at this location.
6. Judson Memorial Church
7. Our Lady of Victory Church
8. St Andrew Church
9. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 44 reviews
Roman Catholic parish with three historic and beautiful downtown NYC places of worship. St. Peter's Church is the first Catholic parish in New York State. Established in 1785. Rich history and growing community. Religious education program. Famous parishioners include first American Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Venerable Pierre Toussaint and Carmelite Mother Adelaide of Saint Teresa. Venerable Félix Varela y Morales served as a priest in the parish as well.
Reviewed By chemie71 - Pittsburgh, United States
St Peter's is a small church near the 9/11 museum and memorial. Outside of the church, the 9/11 cross is on the sidewalk. As you walk up to the church, you see several statues of saints. The saints have plaques underneath dedicating them to various people that lost their lives in 9/11. The people in the wtc 1 and 2, the nypd, the fire fighters and ems and those who took part in recovery and rescue. It's very moving to see these. After seeing these, go into the church and reflect on all the lives lost on that tragic day.
10. St. Anthony of Padua
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