The Greater Refuge Temple
8.7 • Church
Large church with theater-style seating separates tourists and regular attendees. Services pulse with joyful gospel music, featuring tambourines, piano, drums, and guitar, encouraging dancing and singing. Attendees dress elegantly, creating a vibrant, spirited atmosphere full of emotion and celebration.
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"As a tourist, I was welcomed with a smile and seated in a privileged position."
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"I found the mass to be a beautiful celebration filled with great emotion."
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"I was baptized in this church and my life changed."
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Good to know
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Gospel mass starts at 11am on Sunday.
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Arrive by 10.30am for a good experience of the mass.
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The downstairs is reserved for regular attendees.
2081 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, New York, United States
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