Abyssinian Baptist Church
Abyssinian Baptist Church
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10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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One of the churches in Harlem where inspiring gospel music is an integral part of the sermon.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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As a hub of African American culture, Harlem has played a vital role in the history of New York City. Today, the neighbourhood is as vibrant as ever as new businesses and developments go up next to local institutions. The heart of the neighbourhood is bustling 125th Street, where street vendors and historic landmarks like the Apollo Theater mingle with big-name stores. Turn down almost any corner, and you’ll discover some of the most beautiful blocks in the city, filled with handsome brownstones, soul food restaurants, corner shops, and scenic parks. For a taste of a real New York neighbourhood, it’s hard to top a visit to Harlem.
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danny b
New York City, NY1 contribution
Jun 2022 • Solo
The Pastor teaching the Bible..Dr.Butts is a great pastor.. If don't understand why they don't like when so m eomeone gets up during the Pastor's teaching his sermon of the Bible .. ask and maybe sit in on a class that are open for everyone at the Church.... Learn that the ushers are respecting the Legacy that the Baptist Church have held for years and respecting the pastor by sitting till the end of the sermon.
You are not to walk around at a Catholic Church priest preachers so why would you want to do that to a Baptist minister..Maybe you should ask before you get up and disturb the rest of the parishioners that are there to worship God and listen to the word of GOD from Dr.Butts at abyssinia Baptist Church
You are not to walk around at a Catholic Church priest preachers so why would you want to do that to a Baptist minister..Maybe you should ask before you get up and disturb the rest of the parishioners that are there to worship God and listen to the word of GOD from Dr.Butts at abyssinia Baptist Church
Written 30 September 2022
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ilaria
Lombardy, Italy27 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
We were a group of friends so as per the site I wrote an initial email to book a month in advance, no response so 2 weeks before departure I filled out the form but still nothing. After a couple of days another email but still nothing. We decided to show up half an hour before the function (indicated on the website) but they rudely turned us away saying that we were an hour late and to come back next week! Bad experience!
Written 10 December 2023
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DanitaK22
Indianapolis, IN12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
My Friends and I went as guest - not tourist. We enjoyed the service. The singing was phenomenal. I love that they are still singing from hymn books. It was just like being at my home church New Bethel. Thank you for opening the doors of the church so we didn’t miss worshiping on our vacation.
Written 23 July 2023
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Kathy T
North Salt Lake, UT1 contribution
Aug 2012 • Family
We arrived at the church at 9:30 a.m, and were immediately directed to the end of a line. Over the next two hours while standing on the sidewalk outside the church, orders were barked at us, including "stand next to the building," "stand two by two" "don't take any photos whatsoever," You aren't dressed properly, step out of line," "this is not a performance." Meanwhile there were people on the sidewalk trying to sell things. I was chastised by an usher when I took a photo of myself and my daughter while standing in line (after two unbelievable boring and painful hours). The usher demanded that I delete the photo and take no others. He only shut up after I showed him that I had taken a photo of me and my child. The ushers made us feel like the lowliest of low! A woman in front of us, who had back problems, sat down on the ground after standing on hard cement for almost two hours, when an usher came to her and demanded that she stand up. When she told him she had a back problem, he put his finger up and told her to stop talking. I tried to ask a question of ushers several times and both times they put their hand up (as if to say shut up) and walked by. Once we were "allowed" to enter the sacred precipice, the ushers directed us where to go like drill sergeants. We were told on the sidewalk that under NO circumstances were we allowed to leave before the service ended and it was scheduled to run 2 1/2 hours. When we got up to use the restroom during that 2 1/2 hour service (after a two hour wait in line outside, mind you), we were scrutinized as if we were spies. The service was somewhat interesting but not outstanding or terribly spiritual. They were quick to pass around the plate for donations. After that, the preacher began to give the sermon. It was not a bad topic..."not being double tongued," however, she harped on it for probably 30 minutes (far too long) and during her rant, she slammed Mitt Romney and Mormons. I felt that was totally inappropriate and not in keeping with her topic. I was ready to leave long before it ended, but when I tried to leave near the end of the service, the ushers would not allow it. We were forced back into our seats until the bitter end. I felt like we were being held hostage. I know of NO other church that would FORCE someone to stay in their building after they wanted to leave. I don't recommend this activity for several reasons. 1. The ushers are disrespectful, militant and condescending to visitors waiting to attend. 2. You are held captive for the two hour service PLUS the entire time you are in line. 3. It was not an overly spiritual message. 3. The choir was NOT "ALL THAT" 4. Harlem is not exactly the nicest place on the planet. You will be eager to "get out of dodge" ASAP! 5. I see no need to be treated with disrespect and condescension when I'm giving up my FREE time to attend a church service. Don't bother with this activity!!
Written 19 August 2012
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John_UK_1954
Watchet, UK21 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
Shameful.
As ordained ministers in another denomination, we sought out this "Church" for worship last Sunday morning (1 Nov 2015) as it was mentioned in the guide books for this, our first visit to New York. However, I suspected something was not right when, instead of the usual "welcome" signs outside, there was a board outside demanding NO shorts, NO sandals, NO phones, NO cameras, NO drinks and so on... a whole list of them. Where was the "welcome"? Nowhere. We walked to the door expecting to be greeted with the usual smile and welcome, or even a handshake and a 'where are you from' as we would do to visitors at our own churches here in the UK. But no. We were greeted with a hard, rude, rather objectionable bouncer-woman at the door who told us we were not welcome. When pressed, it was, apparenty, because my wife was carrying a small bag. She offered to have it searched if there was a concern over security, but the bouncer was having none of it, and screamed at us, shouting that, in no uncertain terms, we were to go away. And to go away there and then.
Others were trying to get in too, but were told they were 'inappropriately dressed' (no tie?) or 'not one of us' and also snubbed and told to clear off.
I can understand if there are some who simply come to gawp at the spectacle of so-called "gospel choirs" but we simply wanted to attend worship as Christians from across the pond in the UK, as we always do wherever we end up on vacation, and enjoy experiencing the rich diversity of the Christian Church across the world. But here we felt hurt, abused and snubbed because, for the first time in our 61 years on this planet, we had been turned away from a (presumably) House of God. And by those who professed to be fellow-Christians too. One wonders how many people Jesus turned away because they were inappropriately dressed or were not "respectable" enough.
My fears were confirmed about the priorities of this so-called "Church" when we saw the minister's car - a top-of-the-range brand new BMW limousine in its own private parking space, showing just how much of a "humble servant" he seems to be.
I cannot comment on the worship in this church as we were told in no uncertain terms that we were not wanted there. But I suspect that those who commented favourably here have a limited experience of what a Church is meant to be. Just because a choir sings beautifully about God, or a person stands in a pulpit spouting out empty hypocritical words, this does not make it honouring to God. The first priority of a Christian is to show love - a love for God, and, as a response t that love, to show an unconditional love to all people whether or not they carry a bag, or wear sandals, or have a phone - or whether or not they fit into the narrow bigoted band of "respectability" that these so-called Christians demanded.
The words of St Paul come to mind when HE chastised the Church in Corinth for a very similar attitude: " [1 Cor 13 1-2] I may be able to speak (and sing!) the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains—but if I have no love, I am nothing. "
I cannot think of more apt words for this so-called Church in Harlem.
They need to realise that Christ welcomed the outcasts of society, not the "respectable" whom they considered fitted in with their preconceived snobbish clique. And all this from an ethnic group who themselves were snubed just a generation or two ago. Have they short memories? Do they forget how THEY felt? AsChristians should they not be above this sort of thing?
There is a happy ending, though. When we left the Church, a lovely lady, also on her way to another church, heard our conversation, and, as an answer to prayer, offered to take us to her own church - St Thomas's - just five minutes walk away. What a difference. The worship was Godly, loving, VERY joyful and inclusive, and visitors - of all nationalities - were made to feel very welcome and wanted. After coffee after the service we felt that we had really met some new brothers and sisters in Christ, and have now agreed to keep in touch.
May God bless them richly.
As ordained ministers in another denomination, we sought out this "Church" for worship last Sunday morning (1 Nov 2015) as it was mentioned in the guide books for this, our first visit to New York. However, I suspected something was not right when, instead of the usual "welcome" signs outside, there was a board outside demanding NO shorts, NO sandals, NO phones, NO cameras, NO drinks and so on... a whole list of them. Where was the "welcome"? Nowhere. We walked to the door expecting to be greeted with the usual smile and welcome, or even a handshake and a 'where are you from' as we would do to visitors at our own churches here in the UK. But no. We were greeted with a hard, rude, rather objectionable bouncer-woman at the door who told us we were not welcome. When pressed, it was, apparenty, because my wife was carrying a small bag. She offered to have it searched if there was a concern over security, but the bouncer was having none of it, and screamed at us, shouting that, in no uncertain terms, we were to go away. And to go away there and then.
Others were trying to get in too, but were told they were 'inappropriately dressed' (no tie?) or 'not one of us' and also snubbed and told to clear off.
I can understand if there are some who simply come to gawp at the spectacle of so-called "gospel choirs" but we simply wanted to attend worship as Christians from across the pond in the UK, as we always do wherever we end up on vacation, and enjoy experiencing the rich diversity of the Christian Church across the world. But here we felt hurt, abused and snubbed because, for the first time in our 61 years on this planet, we had been turned away from a (presumably) House of God. And by those who professed to be fellow-Christians too. One wonders how many people Jesus turned away because they were inappropriately dressed or were not "respectable" enough.
My fears were confirmed about the priorities of this so-called "Church" when we saw the minister's car - a top-of-the-range brand new BMW limousine in its own private parking space, showing just how much of a "humble servant" he seems to be.
I cannot comment on the worship in this church as we were told in no uncertain terms that we were not wanted there. But I suspect that those who commented favourably here have a limited experience of what a Church is meant to be. Just because a choir sings beautifully about God, or a person stands in a pulpit spouting out empty hypocritical words, this does not make it honouring to God. The first priority of a Christian is to show love - a love for God, and, as a response t that love, to show an unconditional love to all people whether or not they carry a bag, or wear sandals, or have a phone - or whether or not they fit into the narrow bigoted band of "respectability" that these so-called Christians demanded.
The words of St Paul come to mind when HE chastised the Church in Corinth for a very similar attitude: " [1 Cor 13 1-2] I may be able to speak (and sing!) the languages of human beings and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is no more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains—but if I have no love, I am nothing. "
I cannot think of more apt words for this so-called Church in Harlem.
They need to realise that Christ welcomed the outcasts of society, not the "respectable" whom they considered fitted in with their preconceived snobbish clique. And all this from an ethnic group who themselves were snubed just a generation or two ago. Have they short memories? Do they forget how THEY felt? AsChristians should they not be above this sort of thing?
There is a happy ending, though. When we left the Church, a lovely lady, also on her way to another church, heard our conversation, and, as an answer to prayer, offered to take us to her own church - St Thomas's - just five minutes walk away. What a difference. The worship was Godly, loving, VERY joyful and inclusive, and visitors - of all nationalities - were made to feel very welcome and wanted. After coffee after the service we felt that we had really met some new brothers and sisters in Christ, and have now agreed to keep in touch.
May God bless them richly.
Written 6 November 2015
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Mercedes F
New York City, NY37 contributions
Jan 2012 • Solo
I recently moved to Harlem and was looking for a home church and decided to go here based on a recommendation from a friend, the reviews and history of the church. I went to the service and I enjoyed the message from the Pastor as well as the singing from the choir. I felt at home and will definitely go back. Hopefully this will be my new church. After reading the reviews on tripadvisor before my first visit, I felt compelled to right my own after I attended.
On another note:
Yes the lines are long, but that is because many, not all, have turned the churches in Harlem into tourist attractions as if they are going to the museum. It's a church not a Broadway show, night club or concert. People have to understand that Abyssinian along with the other churches in Harlem are places of worship first and foremost. People in the community go there every week for spiritual guidance and fellowship. I do understand that people have an interest in how the African American community worships and I totally understand why many people want to go to Abyssinian. It's a very historic church with a great worship service. I just ask that people remember that Abyssinian is not only a famous church but a true place of worship similar to your own catholic church, synagogue, mosque etc. Imagine if there were hoards of people and tour buses coming every week to your place of worship at home ....some there out of genuine want for a spiritual message or just out of genuine curiousity and some to watch the "show". Either way Abyssinian simply can not accommodate all of its members and the hundreds of tourists for their two worship services every Sunday. And since they are not a tourist attraction or a concert series, adding more worship services to accommodate tourists would be ridiculous.
On another note:
Yes the lines are long, but that is because many, not all, have turned the churches in Harlem into tourist attractions as if they are going to the museum. It's a church not a Broadway show, night club or concert. People have to understand that Abyssinian along with the other churches in Harlem are places of worship first and foremost. People in the community go there every week for spiritual guidance and fellowship. I do understand that people have an interest in how the African American community worships and I totally understand why many people want to go to Abyssinian. It's a very historic church with a great worship service. I just ask that people remember that Abyssinian is not only a famous church but a true place of worship similar to your own catholic church, synagogue, mosque etc. Imagine if there were hoards of people and tour buses coming every week to your place of worship at home ....some there out of genuine want for a spiritual message or just out of genuine curiousity and some to watch the "show". Either way Abyssinian simply can not accommodate all of its members and the hundreds of tourists for their two worship services every Sunday. And since they are not a tourist attraction or a concert series, adding more worship services to accommodate tourists would be ridiculous.
Written 13 January 2012
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mspandet
Copenhagen, DK194 contributions
My GF and I arrived at 1005 today for the 1100 service. There was already a long queue of people waiting. After 20 minutes or so we were told by the ushers that there would be room for 300 tourists! Luckily we were number 298 & 299! The ushers were not friendly and would only allow people to ask them questions every 30 minutes where you would have to raise you hand and keep it raised until they addressed you. They told us at 10:35 that we would get in and told people behind us there wasn't much chance for them. We saw a couple of black people being taken out of the queue - the only explanation I have is that the colour of their skin apparently gave them preference!
Also tour companies MUST have a deal with them too because they didn't queue!
11:50 NO more ROOM sorry...you can come back on Wednesday where there will also be singing in the church... there was around 40 people in front of us!
This is how you make it in!
1. Be rich - pay for a overpriced guided tour of Harlem and they will get you in.
2. Be black
3. Be patient - arrive at least two hours before service and expect up to three hours wait. Ignore the patronising ushers and remember they do have to deal with some annoying tourists.
4. Be smart - Go to one of the many other church's in the neighbourhood - its probably must friendlier and the gospel almost as good!
DRESSCODE: We were among the 10-15% of people who had actually dressed with a shirt and conservative dress in 80F+. Most were in shorts and t-shirts and got in so as long as you drop flip-flops and tank tops you should be fine.
We left Harlem dehydrated, with headache and a bad taste in our mouth! Due to the combination of the heat and our clothing we had to head straight back home to change and cool down! I will try to find an alternative church with Gospel in the weekdays and let you know if I do... now I have to try and get my GF out of bed and cure her headache!
To Abyssinian! Thanks for ruining our day! 1. please make sure you do not discriminate or act in a way that can appear discriminating. 2. rather do a conservative estimate than an optimistic one on space so we at least have a chance to make it to an alternative church... there was almost 100 waiting behind us hoping for a miracle so you wont end up with empty space!!!
Also tour companies MUST have a deal with them too because they didn't queue!
11:50 NO more ROOM sorry...you can come back on Wednesday where there will also be singing in the church... there was around 40 people in front of us!
This is how you make it in!
1. Be rich - pay for a overpriced guided tour of Harlem and they will get you in.
2. Be black
3. Be patient - arrive at least two hours before service and expect up to three hours wait. Ignore the patronising ushers and remember they do have to deal with some annoying tourists.
4. Be smart - Go to one of the many other church's in the neighbourhood - its probably must friendlier and the gospel almost as good!
DRESSCODE: We were among the 10-15% of people who had actually dressed with a shirt and conservative dress in 80F+. Most were in shorts and t-shirts and got in so as long as you drop flip-flops and tank tops you should be fine.
We left Harlem dehydrated, with headache and a bad taste in our mouth! Due to the combination of the heat and our clothing we had to head straight back home to change and cool down! I will try to find an alternative church with Gospel in the weekdays and let you know if I do... now I have to try and get my GF out of bed and cure her headache!
To Abyssinian! Thanks for ruining our day! 1. please make sure you do not discriminate or act in a way that can appear discriminating. 2. rather do a conservative estimate than an optimistic one on space so we at least have a chance to make it to an alternative church... there was almost 100 waiting behind us hoping for a miracle so you wont end up with empty space!!!
Written 6 June 2010
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cwestwood1
Conway, AR9 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
To start off, I would like to say that I am a college student, born and raised in a traditional Southern Baptist home. With the traditional southern values instilled in my upbringing, I know how to act in church as well as what is acceptable to wear. This past weekend (Memorial Day 2014), I visited the Abyssinian Baptist Church and was initially turned away because of my attire. Prior to our visit, my group researched their website in order to view the policy on tourist dress code (which can be found at http://abyssinian.org/contact-us/visitors/) so that we would not be turned away as we previously heard. However, as soon as I exited the cab in front of the church, a woman, who I assumed was a member, verbally abused me saying that I could not enter the church because my dress was "too short," further yelling that they aren't "running a club" and didn't want people like me there. First of all, the dress I was wearing passes the traditional "fingertip" rule used by numerous lower level schools and church camps. Years ago, I wore this exact dress to church camps as well as high school without difficulty. For those of you who don't know of the "fingertip" rule, the apprehended dresser my lower their arms to their side and if their fingertips fall below the hem of the bottoms, it is considered too short, if your fingertips meet above the hem, it is considered acceptable. I am 5'6'' with a wingspan of 5'9'' meaning that it is very difficult for me to even find attire that meets the "fingertip" rule, so when this woman chastised me for my dress I was extremely offended. Second, I followed every rule listed on the website I provided, my shoulders were covered, no shorts, leggings, flip flops, or tank tops on display here. Just a dress with a cardigan and I was still turned away. How is it acceptable to even turn away people who are actively seeking to worship. It is extremely disheartening that a church turns away from people who aren't dressed appropriately, as Christians we are called to "love everyone as God loves us" and to not "judge or you too will be judged." Finally, in reference to the "club" comment from the woman, I have never set foot in a club, I have never drank or smoked, and I have been committed to the "True Love Waits" program, so as you can see, when she accused me of being the "club" type, I was extremely offended. After being reprimanded by this woman, I spoke to another woman on the side walk seeking admittance into the church. She said that what I was wearing was acceptable and proceeded to ask, who I assume was, a deacon if what I was wearing was appropriate and he said yes, I told him of my experience with the rude woman and he said to forget about it and that he would get us into the church. After asking where we were from (Arkansas) he told us to go wait across the street for the service to begin. I have never been more humiliated or under such accusation from someone in my entire life. Such a bitter experience completely ruined my attitude towards this church during the service, meaning that I cannot rate the service due to my appalled rage from the experiences outside. So to be forewarned of being a visitor to this "church" the people on the outside will judge you, based on your "outward appearance."
Written 29 May 2014
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Dbp
Porto Alegre, RS41 contributions
We got three at 8 AM. First they said that there was a service at nine, we waited until 930 and then they told us that wasn't any service for white people at that time, only at 11. I argued that they told us about the 9 service themselves and that it was specified in their website also. The doorman told me that whatever was that website it was white people stuff and it had nothing to do with their church. So I just decided to leave
Written 23 April 2012
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Elina924
Helsinki, Finland2 contributions
Jun 2014 • Friends
I was attending a service with a friend on a very warm sunday in June. We arrived about 1,5 hours before service was supposed to start. There were about 20 people in front of us but in half an hour the line reached the next street corner. Members of the church were marching around and giving orders. People were supposed to stand in line in pairs. Each time somebody broke this rule by taking a step into wrong direction he was told to step back in line or else he would lose his place. Some people were pulled back from the line and told they were wearing inappropriate clothing. They were allowed to hire extra clothing from some people having a small business by the sidewalk. The service started half and hour late which meant that we stood there in line for two hours. Finally we got in and were made to sit in front of the A/C. A nice elderly couple from Spain sat on the wrong bench (due to a misunderstanding) and a church member started yelling at them and telling them to leave. Confused, the spanish gentleman tried to explain but the man kept shouting "you had your chance! you had your chance!". Day was very warm and the air conditioning at full blast. After fifteen minutes we were shivering with cold. After about and hour people tried to leave but weren't allowed. Members of the church stood menacingly on the way and made people go back to their seats. After half an hour more some people had enough and made a break for it. Me and my friend stayed until the bitter end about 2,5 hours later.
Service was actually nice and the choir wonderful. I just don't think that treating people like cattle belongs to any church. Nobody was actually dressed inappropriately or misbehaving. It almost felt like the people from the church enjoyed their powers and wanted to boss around. I'm sad we wasted a sunny day in a place like this. Would not recommend it to anybody.
Service was actually nice and the choir wonderful. I just don't think that treating people like cattle belongs to any church. Nobody was actually dressed inappropriately or misbehaving. It almost felt like the people from the church enjoyed their powers and wanted to boss around. I'm sad we wasted a sunny day in a place like this. Would not recommend it to anybody.
Written 16 June 2014
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Estou indo a NY agora em dezembro entre os dias 27 e 31. Qual o melhor dia para visitar a Abyssinian Baptist church? Quarta a noite ou domingo pela manhã?
Written 5 December 2018
sono arrivata alle 11.30 e la funzione volgeva al termine. Una canzone con un ritmo veloce e coinvolgente seguita da una più calma hanno fatto da invito alla predica di una pastora bella e allegra. Sullo sfondo ripetuto su 3 grandi cartelli il motto "be Human" che in questi tempi ci vuole proprio! Insomma da pelle d'oca: consigliatissima
Written 7 August 2019
Thanks for your intentions, but I went with my family after our Sunday family devotional at the hotel and have been rejected at the front door due to "dress code" (we where dressed appropriately, but my little girls (8 years old triplets) had sandals which seems not to be allowed and my husband had no tie!...) I beg and explained the lady that we are believers who wanted to visit the church as church members... but sadly nothing convinced her neither other guy who approached later... They sent us to buy proper clothes "you have time till the next service, so you can get in" (not loving, not even friendly).
I pray your church become a church again, not a show to sell (even I read your post, they are selling it)
Sadly I left in tears and we went to another church nearest the "tourist" area where we were very welcome. Thanks Lord!
Written 30 October 2018
Ciao, quale Chiesa mi consiglieresti per una messa gospel?
Grazie
Written 19 July 2018
Grazie mille per la completissima risposta!!
Written 10 August 2018
Ho letto che occorre richiedere l'invito per partecipare alla funzione in questa chiesa. A chi bisogna rivolgersi? Come si arriva?
Written 27 February 2018
Mai dato dei soldi a nessuno se non l’offerta mentre celebrano la messa.non bisogna effettuare nessuna prenotazione ma ti consiglio di andare per tempo e metterti in fila...non te ne pentirai
Written 16 March 2018
Hola, en que horario fuiste?
Written 23 May 2016
Llegamos a hacer la fila un domingo a las 10hs y ya había bastante fila, igualmente conseguimos dos pases. Yo fui en invierno, no sé que puede pasar una mañana de verano...algunas opiniones destacan que en Agosto se pone imposible.
No lleves mochilas, por que no te dejan entrar.
Written 23 May 2016
I would love to know if you would assist me in getting some used or new baby items clothing, toys, shoes etc
Written 9 September 2015
I have no idea.... sorry! I dont live in NYC. Probably yes, they are a church....
Written 10 September 2015
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