Beth-El Temple

Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ was originally an Episcopal Church. It is one of the oldest churches in the area. It has been standing here in Far Rockaway, since the 1800's. Imagine all the history located in this church. You could call to find out the hours the are open. 18 Scott Gadell Place, Far Rockaway, 11691 (718) 868-0232


Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ, is a historic Episcopal church at 1874 Mott Avenue in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. It was built in 1858 to the design of noted architect Richard Upjohn (1802–1878). It is a frame Gothic Revival style chapel on a brick foundation and three bays wide by five bays long. It has a steeply pitched roof and sided in wood shingles. Atop the roof is a wooden belfry with steeply pitched pyramidal roof. It was founded as Trinity Chapel as a mission of Trinity Church in Hewlett, New York. Its name was changed to St. John's of Far Rockaway in 1881 when it became an independent parish. St. John's merged with Trinity Church in 1974 and the building was sold the following year to Beth-El Temple Church of God in Christ.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.