Bethel Christian Fellowship - Rochester, NY - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

The Duncan Sister's Fellowship began the Full Gospel Assembly in 1917, and worship began housed at Trinity Episcopal Church.

Matter of fact, using buildings left behind by other denominations as they expanded was something of a pattern in their history.

In 1922, they purchased the building that heretofore had been used by Ripley Methodist.

In 1953, Bethel outgrew its Ripley site just as Asbury Methodist was committing to the construction of its new building at 1050 East Avenue, so in 1955. Bethel Full Gospel purchased Asbury's old building, here at 321 East Avenue, and when the new Asbury United Methodist Church was complete, Bethel Full Gospel dedicated this historic sanctuary to their use.

A vast expansion of the building was begun in 1996 - the new "debt free" sancuary, but the 8:30 AM Sunday service still takes place in the historic sanctuary. The larger sanctuary is used for the 10 AM service.

In 1999, they changed their name to Bethel Christian Fellowship to acknowledge that "we are but one fellowship of the Church of Jesus Christ in Rochester". (visit link)

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1884 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 8:30 AM Street address of Church: 321 East Avenue Rochester, NY USA 14604 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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