All Saints Episcopal Church, Woodhaven, New York

All Saints Episcopal Church

All Saints Episcopal Church, located in Woodhaven, Queens, New York, is a historic parish within the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island. Established in 1897, the church has a rich history and a strong presence in the community. (queenschurches.org)

The church building, constructed between 1926 and 1927, is designed in the Late Gothic Revival style by architect Robert F. Schirmer. Notable features include a square bell tower housing five cast bells and walls made of gneiss quarried in Pennsylvania, highlighted by terra-cotta trim. The interior boasts wooden trusses supporting a variegated-colored slate roof. Bishop Stires referred to the church as a "little cathedral." (allsaintswoodhaven.org)

In 2011, St. Matthew's Church, the previous congregation at this location, closed. All Saints Church relocated from South Richmond Hill in 2013, undertaking significant renovations to prepare the building for reconsecration. These updates included restoring the nave, installing a new high altar, and creating a chapel in the southwest corner of the nave. The church was reconsecrated on October 25, 2013. (allsaintswoodhaven.org)

The Wyckoff-Snediker Family Cemetery, located behind the church, is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1736, it contains graves dating from 1793 to 1892, primarily of the Wyckoff and Snediker families, as well as other local Dutch families. (en.wikipedia.org)

The church offers a variety of services to the community, including a monthly sit-down lunch for seniors aged 60 and over, held on the second Saturday of each month. ({{LINK0}}) Worship services are held in both English and Spanish, with Sunday services at 8:00 AM (Said Mass), 9:30 AM (La Misa en Español), and 11:00 AM (High Mass). Weekday services include Low Mass on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM and Fridays at 9:30 AM, or Morning Prayer. ({{LINK1}})

The church is known for its traditional worship style and friendly congregation, fostering a welcoming environment where attendees are made to feel like family. ({{LINK0}}) The current rector, Fr. Norman Whitmire, Jr., has been instrumental in the church's growth and community engagement. ({{LINK1}})

All Saints Episcopal Church continues to serve as a spiritual and community hub in Woodhaven, offering a range of services and programs that cater to the diverse needs of its congregation and the broader community.