A graphic announcement for Holy Week at Abyssinian Baptist Church, listing the dates for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday.

You Were There. Now Relive It.


Relive the joy and celebration of Resurrection Sunday! Take a look back at powerful moments from April 5 and see how our community came together in worship, praise, and fellowship.

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A Black man in a grey suit preaches passionately from a pulpit, pointing his finger up, with a gospel choir in maroon robes sitting behind him in church.
A large, joyful Black congregation seated in pews. People are smiling and celebrating, with one woman taking a selfie with a child making a funny face.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME

This Sunday is for you.

Young Adults

Looking for faith that is alive, relevant, and real? Abyssinian is where the ancient story meets the present moment.

Young Families

Bring the whole family. Kids are celebrated here. This is a community built for every generation.

Done with Church?

We get it. You've been hurt, bored, or burned out. Come anyway — just once. You might be surprised what you find here.

A woman with blonde braids smiles warmly as she hugs a man in a maroon robe. They are inside a church with a choir visible in the background.
An older woman in a pink suit and white hat smiles while sitting in a church pew next to a young boy and another woman, all looking at the camera.
A smiling young Black boy with twisted hair hugs a person in a white coat, while a woman smiles proudly in the background.


Holy Week at
Abyssinian

A graphic for Palm Sunday with a palm frond over a green arch. The text reads 'Palm Sunday at Abyssinian Baptist Church, March 29.'

The King Is Coming

Holy Week begins as we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday invites us to celebrate Christ as King while preparing our hearts for the journey that leads to the cross.

Celebrate Palm Sunday With Us
An announcement for a Maundy Thursday service on April 2, featuring blue text over a purple and blue chalice graphic on a textured white background.

The Table Is Set

Gather for a moving evening of sacred music and devotion featuring the Cathedral Choir’s presentation of Hall Johnson’s Son of Man. This meaningful service reflects on the Last Supper and Christ’s commandment of love as we prepare our hearts for Good Friday.

Reserve Your Seat for Maundy Thursday
A poster for a Good Friday service at Abyssinian Baptist Church on April 3, featuring a stylized red cross on a white textured background.

He Did It Anyway

On Good Friday, we gather in solemn worship to reflect on Christ’s suffering and sacrifice. Through prayer, Scripture, and reflection, we remember the depth of God’s love revealed on the cross.

Join Us for Good Friday Worship
A graphic for Resurrection Sunday at Abyssinian Baptist Church on April 5. It features a stylized dove over a textured, light-colored background.

He Is Risen

Holy Week culminates in the joyful celebration of the Resurrection. Join us for uplifting worship, inspiring preaching, and powerful music as we celebrate Christ’s victory over death and proclaim the hope of new life.

Celebrate the Resurrection With Us

Plan Your Visit


Over 200 years of faith, justice & community.

The Abyssinian Baptist Church is one of America's oldest and most storied congregations — a historic institution at the heart of Harlem and the heart of the movement. We are a church that preaches the gospel, confronts injustice, and builds community for everyone who walks through our doors.

Under the leadership of Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, Ed.D., Abyssinian is stepping boldly into its next chapter — honoring a powerful legacy while growing deep and growing wide for generations to come.

Let us know you're coming

Visit Abyssinian.org/easter to register so we can welcome you properly.

Get here easy

We're at 132 Odell Clark Place, Harlem, NY. Accessible by subway, bus, and parking nearby.

Come as you are

No dress code. No judgment. Just come ready to worship. Doors open at 9:30 AM. Service begins at 10:00 AM.

A Black family of four—a mother, father, son, and daughter—smile and hug warmly in a church. The mother kisses the father on the cheek.

Don't miss this Sunday!

Resurrection Sunday at Abyssinian is more than a service — it's an experience. Bring somebody. Come expecting. This is the Sunday everything changes.

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What to expect

Doors open at 9:30 AM. We recommend arriving a few minutes early on Resurrection Sunday — it's one of our most attended services of the year.

Come as you are. Some members dress up; others come casual. There is no dress code. You are welcome exactly as you are.

Yes, parking is available nearby. We're also easily accessible by subway (A/B/C/D to 125th St) and bus. See full directions at abyssinian.org/visit.

Absolutely. Children are a gift and they are celebrated at Abyssinian. Children's programming information is available at the welcome table.

Yes — especially you. Abyssinian is a place where questions are welcomed, doubts are honored, and everyone is invited to encounter something real. Come and see.

Yes. If you can't be with us in person, you can join us online. Visit Abyssinian.org/watch-online for the livestream link.