BETHEL

Founded in 1896 By Mrs. Victoria Newcombe

It was the kindness of Mrs. Victoria Newcombe 125 years ago, that drew several young people to her home on Sundays for prayer and scripture reading.  This formed the idea to establish a Church in the Community to meet the spiritual and religious needs of local residents.

In 1909, in conjunction with Rev. George H. Hall, the Bethel A.M.E. Church was established and in 1917, it was incorporated as a religious corporation.  Six Ministers followed Rev. Hall until the A.M. E. Conference assigned Rev. Coma Asapansa-Johnson to Staten Island and the Bethel Church.  

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