Emmanuel Baptist Church (Brooklyn) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emmanuel Baptist Church
40°41′18″N 73°57′54″W / 40.6884°N 73.9651°W / 40.6884; -73.9651
Location	Brooklyn, New York
Country	USA
Denomination	American Baptist Churches USA
Website	ebcconnects.com
History
Founded	1881
Architecture
Architect(s)	Francis H. Kimball
Style	Gothic Revival
Years built	1887

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a large Baptist church located in the Clinton Hill area of Brooklyn, New York. It is part of the American Baptist Churches USA group. About 2,200 people attend services there. The main pastor is Anthony L. Trufant.

History of Emmanuel Baptist Church

How the Church Started

The Emmanuel Baptist Church began around 1882. It started with 194 members. These members had previously belonged to the Washington Avenue Baptist Church (Brooklyn, New York).

Building the First Chapel

The new group asked architect E. L. Roberts to design a temporary chapel. Roberts had also designed the Washington Avenue Baptist Church. This first chapel was small and built in a Gothic style. It had two stories and was located on St. James Place. It was completed between 1882 and 1883.

Building the Main Church

People started raising money for a bigger, permanent church in 1884. The main church building was constructed in 1887. It was designed by a famous architect named Francis H. Kimball. He designed it in the Gothic Revival style. This style looks like old European cathedrals.

A Special Design

Many people think this church is one of Kimball's best designs. It combines the grand look of a cathedral with a space good for Baptist sermons. The church officially opened its doors on April 17, 1887. An important part of the inside design was a central font.

Recognized for its History

In 1977, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is an important historical building. In 2017, about 2,200 people attended the church regularly.

See also

• List of New York City Designated Landmarks in Brooklyn