WORSHIP WITH US

Come sing, dance & worship the Lord with us!

"But the stranger that dwellers with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself..." 
Leviticus 19: 34 (KJV)
Convent Avenue Baptist Church
420 W. 145th street
New York, New York 10031

Visitor Guidelines & Etiquette

Welcome to Convent Avenue Baptist Church! Whether you are attending a Sunday worship service, joining a special event, or visiting as part of an educational or tour group, we welcome you to our historic house of faith. To ensure a reverent, safe, and comfortable environment for all worshippers and guests, please review our visitor guidelines below.

Schedule & Arrival Time

Sunday Worship: Service begins promptly at 10:00 AM. Our standard worship service lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes; however, please note that services typically run 2 hours on 1st Sundays and special occasions (e.g., Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Christmas, etc.).

Arrival: Individual guests and groups are asked to arrive between 9:15 AM and 9:30 AM. Early arrival ensures adequate time for usher-guided seating, as the sanctuary fills quickly.

Late Arrival: If you arrive after the service has begun, please wait quietly at the sanctuary entrance until an usher directs you to an open seat during an appropriate break in the service.

Sanctuary Etiquette & Dress Code

Dress Attire: We encourage respectful attire suitable for a place of worship (business casual, traditional Sunday attire, or modest casual wear).

Quiet & Reverence: Please silence all mobile phones, pagers, and electronic devices before entering the sanctuary.

Restrooms & Movement: We ask that visitors minimize movement during prayer, Scripture reading, and the preaching of the Word. If you must step out, please follow the guidance of the usher staff. Restrooms are located on the lower (basement) level of the church; please ask an usher if you need assistance.

Photography, Video & Recording

Services: Out of respect for the worship experience and the privacy of the congregation, personal flash photography and audio/video recording are strictly prohibited during the worship service.

Building Architecture: You are welcome to take non-flash interior photos of the sanctuary after the conclusion of the service.

Livestream: Please note that Sunday worship services are broadcast live. By entering the sanctuary, visitors acknowledge that they may appear on our official webcast.

Food, Beverages & Prohibited Items

Food & Drink: No food, beverages, or chewing gum are permitted inside the sanctuary. Sealed water bottles may be carried in bags but should not be consumed in the main worship space.

Prohibited Items: Smoking, vaping, alcohol, and weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited anywhere on church property.

Offering & Donations

Our church accepts cash offerings in US Dollars, Euros, and British Pounds. Digital donations and checks can also be made via:
Cash App: $ConventChurch
Givelify: Search for Convent Avenue Baptist Church
Personal Checks: Made payable to Convent Avenue Baptist Church

International Visitors