WELCOME TO
AVENUE! 👋
Avenue Church is your spiritual home in the real world — a community for building a rooted Christian life in New York City.
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Whether you’re new to faith, new to the city, returning to church, or just looking for your people, you’re welcome here. We worship together, share meals, ask hard questions, pray, serve our neighbors, and make room for friendships that can actually last. You don’t need to have faith figured out before you arrive. There’s a place to begin.
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Sundays at Avenue
We gather each week at 10am.
1745 First Avenue
90th + 1st, Upper East Side​
Worship lasts about an hour, with time after for good coffee and conversation.
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More than Sundays
There are lots of ways into community.
Find the one that feels like a good place to start.
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What should I expect on Sunday?​
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We gather for about an hour of worship with music, prayer, readings from the Bible, and teaching about following Jesus in everyday life. You don’t need to know the songs, the prayers, or what to do ahead of time — we’ll help you find your way. Dress however you’re comfortable. Most of us stick around for coffee and conversation.
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What do you believe?
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Avenue Church NYC is a Christian congregation in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Our faith is rooted in the Bible and the historic Christian tradition, centered on Jesus Christ, and lived out in love of God and our neighbors. We take faith seriously without pretending every question has an easy answer. You can learn more about our story here.
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Can I come if I’m not sure what I believe?
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Absolutely. Some people at Avenue have followed Jesus for most of their lives. Others are returning to church, reconsidering what they were taught, or exploring faith for the first time. You don’t need to have everything figured out to worship, ask questions, or become part of the community.
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What about children?​
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Kids aren’t just the future of the church; they’re an important part of the church right now. They stay with us during worship, with activity packs connected to the week’s Bible story. Before and after worship, kids have their own corner in the sanctuary to play, settle in, and make the space their own. We don’t expect kids to sit perfectly still or stay perfectly quiet. Church should feel like a place where kids can be kids.
Inclusion
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People of every race, gender, sexual orientation, economic circumstance, and background are welcome in the full life of Avenue. We believe church should be a place where people can show up honestly, be treated with dignity, and know themselves loved by God.