St. Paul's Refuge Tabernacle is a small and enthusiastic congregation. It is a free church not connected to any state or government establishments, and it is also non-denominational. The church is also a food pantry providing meals to the hungry the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Currently led by the Reverend Ben McKnight, St. Paul's Refuge Tabernacle welcomes new members and holds Sunday school as well as weekday services.
Magen David Sephardic Congregation is located in a residential neighborhood on the border of New Rochelle and Scarsdale. The congregation, though Syrian-based, welcomes both Sephardic and Ashkenzic members as well as visitors. They offer classes, lectures and gathering rooms for adults, teens and children as well as a weekly Shabbat service. The congregation also holds special holiday events.
Make a sharp turn off of busy North Avenue and you will quickly reach St. Catherine AME Zion Church. The church, which has been around since 1841, offers Sunday school at 9:30am and worship service at 1oam on Sundays.
The church is great for children and young adults, as there are a range of programs offered for youth. Kids ages 5-17 are welcome to attend Junior Church, which is tailored to a younger crowd, at 11am on Sundays. Many additional prayer meetings and Bible study groups are active in the congregation.
St. Luke's church has Sunday worship at 10am with Holy Communion offered at every service. Sunday school for kids preschool through 9th grade is also offered at 10am. There is a coffee hour following Sunday service, and adult education is offered at 11:30am. In addition, the church also offers confirmation classes for grades 8 and 9. The church has a vibrant community with seasonal outings and events such as Sunday school picnics, holiday boutiques, breakfasts and dinners, Christmas and Easter pageants, family nights and retreats. In addition to adult and youth choirs, the chuch is also active in community service, and there are ways to get involved through Habitat for Humanity. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are offered on Saturdays and Mondays.
Located on Locust Ave., near busy Main street, the Church of God of New Rochelle has many prayer services. Sunday school is available at 10am, with morning worship at 11:30am. On Monday evenings there is Bible study at 7:30pm (except November-January). On Wednesday nights there is a prayer walk at 7:30 and Fridays is youth night at 6:30pm.
Worshippers of Trinity St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Huguenot street have been flocking to this church since 1863. Churchgoers at Trinity come from diverse racial, national, cultural, economic and religious backgrounds.
On Sundays there is Eucharist and Rite II at 8am. Church school and adult study follow at 9:15am and Eucharist and Rite II with nursery takes place at 10:30am.
On Wednesdays at noon there is Eucharist and Healing Liturgy. At 7pm on Wednesdays there is an adult study group.
New York Covenant Church was founded in 1998 by Pastor David Holder and his wife, Tarshia. The church has a weekly Sunday service and provides many events, discussions and ministries for its members. Some of the ministries include helping the homeless and hungry, providing guidance to preteens and teens and encouraging local involvement in music and dance. New York Covenant Church moved to its Main Street location in 2004.
Saint Gabriel's Church CCD is located across from Sound Shore Medical Center at 50 Washington Avenue. A Catholic institution, Saint Gabriel's provides religious school eduction for roughly 140 students. The church is committed to the spiritual growth and enrichment of its predominantly Spanish-speaking congregation, with services and classes held in both English and Spanish.
The Anshe Sholom Synagogue has been a community staple in New Rochelle for more than 110 years. The synagogue offers many special classes and programs, including a Jewish movie series.
It also offers a tuition-free religious program for Jewish children.
Services are held every Monday, Thursday and Friday at 7a.m.; Sat at 9a.m.; and Sun at 8a.m.
Blessed Sacrament Church is a Roman Catholic Church that serves parishioners in New Rochelle and surrounding areas. The church offers daily services and religious education. It also owns and operates a grammar school and high school that are part of the Blessed Sacrament Parish. Adorations take place on the first Friday of the month, from 12:45pm to 4:30pm.
St. John's Episcopal Church is a Westchester County Historical Landmark (it was constructed in 1859).
This charming church is located in the north end of New Rochelle at the intersection of Wilmot Road, Mill Road and North Avenue.
Since 1994, the church has been headed since by The Rev. Dr. Rayner W. Hesse, Jr., also known as "Rusty." Sermons are on Sunday from 9:30am - 11am. Services prominently feature music and hymns.
This Salvation Army Family Store has a large and well-organized selection of second-hand housewares, furniture, clothing, shoes, books, electronics and bric-a-brac. There is clothing for men, women and children alike, and you can browse by size and color.
On Wednesdays, there is a 50 percent off sale for family day.
Established in 1913, the Holy Family Parish has grown from humble beginnings into one of the larger Catholic communities in the area. Its wonderous church building can be found in downtown's north side at the corner of Mayflower Avenue and Clove Road. Rev. Msgr. John J. Mescali is the Pastor Emeritus that leads the congregation in mass. Other services include religious education, bible studies and youth ministies.
Located on Church Street, the Master's Hand has its own parking lot and building for worship. Service is on Sundays at 10:30am. There are separate worship services available for women's ministry, men's ministry and children's ministry during the week. The church also runs a food pantry that supports people in need in the community. Check the church's website for a detailed list of events.
On a busy corner of North Avenue in Wykagyl sits the Christ United Methodist Church. Rev. Denise Smartt-Sears leads worship on Sundays at 10am. The church is also home to the Weekday Nursery School.
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church has a robust congregation. They are known around New Rochelle for their elaborate and highly successful Greek Festivals once a year in the fall. The church also runs groups for women, married couples, seniors and kids.
Services are every day at 9:30 a.m. (Orthros) and 10-11 a.m. (Liturgy). On Sundays, there is fellowship and coffee in the community center immediately following the Divine Liturgy.