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Iglesia Pentecostal

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Iglesia Pentecostal (Antilla)
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Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo (Light of the World Church Pentecostal Church)

La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo, also known as Light of the World Church Pentecostal Church, is a historic Assemblies of God Pentecostal church located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. The church was established in 1955 after it was acquired from the former New England Congregational Church.

Architecture

The church building dates back to 1852-1853 and was designed in the Italianate style by Thomas Little. The structure is a brick building faced in brownstone with wood and metal trim. The adjacent rectory, built in 1868, still stands today.

The church has undergone restoration work between 1988 and 1993.

Location

La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo is situated at 179 South 9th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, Cuba. The church occupies the historic former New England Congregational Church building, which was landmark protected in 1981.

Denomination and Religious Significance

The church belongs to the Assemblies of God Pentecostal denomination and is a significant place of worship for its community.

Notable Features

The church features a notable organ and a collection of bells. The former New England Congregational Church building also boasts an adjacent rectory, built in 1868.

Organ and Bells Information

Unfortunately, specific details about the church's organ and bell system are not available.

Heritage Status

La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The church has also been landmark protected since 1981.

Visiting Info

The current opening hours for the church are not specified, and limited wheelchair accessibility is available.

Notable Artworks or Relics

No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available information about La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo.

  • History: La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo, also known as Light of the World Church Pentecostal Church, is a historic Assemblies of God Pentecostal church located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. The church was established in 1955 after it was acquired from the former New England Congregational Church.
  • Architecture: The church building dates back to 1852-1853 and was designed in the Italianate style by Thomas Little. The structure is a brick building faced in brownstone with wood and metal trim. The adjacent rectory, built in 1868, still stands today.
  • Location: La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo is situated at 179 South 9th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City, Cuba. The church occupies the historic former New England Congregational Church building, which was landmark protected in 1981.
  • Denomination and Religious Significance: The church belongs to the Assemblies of God Pentecostal denomination and is a significant place of worship for its community.
  • Notable Features: The church features a notable organ and a collection of bells. The former New England Congregational Church building also boasts an adjacent rectory, built in 1868.
  • Organ and Bells Information: Unfortunately, specific details about the church's organ and bell system are not available.
  • Heritage Status: La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. The church has also been landmark protected since 1981.
  • Visiting Info: The current opening hours for the church are not specified, and limited wheelchair accessibility is available.
  • Notable Artworks or Relics: No notable artworks or relics are mentioned in available information about La Iglesia Pentecostal La Luz del Mundo.

Details

NameIglesia Pentecostal
CityAntilla
CountryCuba
Coordinates20.832485, -75.734566
ArchitectThomas Little
Current useplace of worship
Accessibletrue