About Varick Memorial AME Zion Church in New Haven
Varick Memorial AME Zion Church is listed here because the name places it in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) denomination. It is located in New Haven, CT.
You'll find it at 242 Dixwell Ave, New Haven (06511). Of the churches we list in New Haven, it is the only one in the AME Zion tradition. The closest church in our directory is Trinity Temple Church of God in Christ, just a few blocks away.
When Varick Memorial AME Zion Church meets
AME Zion services follow a Methodist pattern — hymns, prayers, scripture and a sermon — and many congregations pair it with a strong choir tradition. According to varickmemorial.org, the schedule includes Sunday worship at 9 am. We checked it in October 2026; times can change, so look again before you go. Questions? The church's number is +1 203-624-6245.
Give to Varick Memorial AME Zion Church
Online giving is available: Varick Memorial AME Zion Church's website links to its own donation page.
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About the AME Zion tradition
- AME Zion is often called the “Freedom Church” because Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth were associated with it.
- The AME Zion Church began with Black Methodists in New York City in the 1790s and organized as a denomination in 1821.
Questions about Varick Memorial AME Zion Church
Where is Varick Memorial AME Zion Church?
Varick Memorial AME Zion Church is at 242 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511.
When does Varick Memorial AME Zion Church meet on Sundays?
Its website lists Sunday worship at 9 am (checked October 2026). It's worth confirming before you go.
Is Varick Memorial AME Zion Church a historically Black church?
Yes. Varick Memorial AME Zion Church belongs to the African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AME Zion) tradition, which is a historically Black denomination.
How can I contact Varick Memorial AME Zion Church?
You can call +1 203-624-6245 and visit varickmemorial.org. The office is the best place to ask about service times.
How can I donate to Varick Memorial AME Zion Church?
Online giving is available: Varick Memorial AME Zion Church's website links to its own donation page. BlackChurches.us never handles donations; you always give directly to the church.
Is there another AME Zion church near Varick Memorial AME Zion Church?
Yes. St. Stephens AME Zion Church in Branford is 6.9 miles away.
Other AME Zion churches near New Haven
- AME ZionSt. Stephens AME Zion ChurchBranford, CT6.9 miles away
- AME ZionClinton A.M.E. Zion ChurchAnsonia, CT7.4 miles away
- AME ZionClinton African Methodist Episcopal Zion ChurchAnsonia, CT7.4 miles away
- AME ZionWalters Memorial A.M.E. Zion ChurchBridgeport, CTabout 17 miles away
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