The Greater Refuge Temple

I love this church, and I feel at home every time I visit. I was raised under the Apostolic doctrine, and every visit makes me feel like I'm home. From the preached word to the songs of praise, it's all so beautiful.

The Best Place To Really and Truly Praise and Worship God.
You will be Touch by the Power and The Anointing of the Holy Ghost.

The ceremony is very emotional and really engaging. The priest is a very good orator able to involve and rush the observants. I recommend ro turists to assist to one worship, but to do it with respect and interest.

Beautiful church with such a rich history. I look forward to my next trip to New York

Beautiful experience in the heart of Harlem. Welcome, smiles, moment of true humanity. A wonderful praise to the Lord.

I grew up in this church! This is my church home! Thank you Hilda Pope (Ma) for dragging me down the street crying in my ruffle dress to church! 🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾

Services Livestream on Facebook. Baptisms are available on Sundays and a person can bring a bottle of olive oil and have it prayed over.

My brother went to this church before he moved to Far Rockaway queens and at that time I was going to Bethel Gospel Assembly in Harlem. In time I changed my church and start going to The Greater Refuge Temple and I was baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ at this church on 2/19/23 and I ask GOD for forgiveness of my sins and now I in all my heart I live for my Lord Jesus Christ and I love Him so much that I obey His commandments and His Calling. Glory to GOD ALMIGHTY. Come and come all and give GOD ALMIGHTY what belongs to Him and come to the Lord Jesus Christ be baptized in His mighty name before it's too late and you be with those that reject Him and that place is the lake of fire. Sae your soul and come to Christ The Lord. Peace Be With You! ! !

I always attend The Greater Refuge Temple whenever I come back home to visit my Family and Friends here in New York City ( I live in Toronto Canada). The Church Pastor Charles Wright is always a blessing to all who hear him speak truthfully about the true living word (God’s word through The Holy Bible).

I also feel that I could have attended this Church as a younger Child being accompanied by my neighbor Mr. Lancaster. I thank The Holy Ghost for leading my Spirit to Greater Refuge Church.
In Jesus name. Amen.

Sincerely,
Hallie S.

The worship, prayer, praise and the Word was rich and a blessing! Visitors, tourists, members and friends, all of us worshipping the One and Only true and living God together! Our God is Mind blowing& Phenomenal! Will be going back again and again....

My home church. Warm welcoming and worship for all. You leave with the spirit and the good word. After 30+ years I’m so blessed to still feel part of the church even after my absence over the years. God is good all the time!

The Assistant Pastor Bishop Wilkins Jr requested on last Sunday for all who needed a Miracle to attend Wednesday evening prayer. My son Jesse encouraged me to attend an hour and a half before prayer service. I told him I'd give it thought due to I was exhausted and had just got home from work. But thank you Jesus I pressed out and the Holy Ghost was at work. I thank God for my Miracle. Gids amazing

My home church is The Apostolic Word-center. We preach, teach, and encourage all visitors, members, and friends to present a holy lifestyle because Jesus is holy. Many prophets attend this church, and we don't get carried away with super-spiritual distractions. Only Jesus, please. Evangelism is our focus.

I felt right at home beinging in God's house for my first time ever in this church. I can't remember the paster name who gave the word but he did a wonderful job and I felt like I was the only one in the room n he was talking to me. The word was powerful thank you for the invite elder Douglas.

I love this church. I've been going here since I was 11. Although much has changed.

My birthing place . I am highly honored to be chosen by the Lord Jesus Christ , to be apart of the great church. I have learned so much from the late Apostle William Lee Bonner and present pastor Bishop Charles Wright.

My mom❤86 years young(God Bless) couldn't wait to get back.....last Sunday was her first time back in a little more than a year.
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Opened for everyone. And gospel was very emotional.

The Church celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The Church was formerly known as Greater Refuge Church when it was founded in 1919 by Bishop and Founder C.L. Lawson. Legendary Jazz musician Fats Waller was a member of the Church. Bishop William Lee Bonner was best known and loved for 50 years for his fiery, encouraging and redemptive sermons. He is responsible for the church's architecture which has made it world reknown. It is now pastored by Bishop Charles Wright and Assistant Bishop William Wilkins, Jr. For spiritual food, prayer and a message from God pay a visit.

Hallelujah Blessing Thank You Lord for sharing great leadership in every service. Smile Praise and walk on the Glory of Gods true saints.