New Hope Baptist Church (Newark)

New Hope Baptist Church is a church in Newark, New Jersey located at 106 Sussex Avenue in University Heights.

History

New Hope began its services as a “mission” in the home of Addie and Maggie Vine. The church organized on June 2, 1903 by the small but growing African American community in Newark and incorporated on May 1, 1918.[1]

Famous members of the congregation include late R&B singer Whitney Houston, who grew up attending the church and singing in the choir, as well as her cousins Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick. Whitney's mother Cissy Houston is also a lifelong active member of the congregation, and serves on the Deaconess Board.

Events

In 2010, Cory Booker kicked off his Newark mayoral re-election bid.[2] Cissy Houston has long been a musical influence on the church.[3] Funeral services for Whitney Houston,[4] a lifelong member of the congregation, were held at the New Hope Baptist Church.[5] [6] NJ Governor Chris Christie began his inauguration activities at the church in 2009 and 2014.[7][8]

See also

McDonald's Gospelfest

References

Coordinates: 40°44′46″N 74°10′47″W / 40.74611°N 74.17972°W / 40.74611; -74.17972

  1. ↑ http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/new-hope-baptist-church-newark-beginning
  2. ↑ Wharton, Jonathon L. (2013). "A Post-Racial Change Is Gonna Come Newark, Cory Booker, and the Transformation of Urban America". Palgrave MacMilan. ISBN 978-1-137-27771-8. Retrieved 2013-12-05.
  3. ↑ http://blog.nj.com/njv_barry_carter/2012/02/carter_the_church_whitney_hous.html
  4. ↑ McCall, Tris (May 12, 2012), "At Gospelfest, big tributes for Whitney Houston", The Star-Ledger, retrieved 2012-10-15
  5. ↑ Lustig, Jay (February 16, 2012), "Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys to sing at Whitney Houston's funeral service in Newark", The Star-Ledger, retrieved 2012-10-15
  6. ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/19/arts/music/amid-police-presence-fans-congregate-for-whitney-houstons-funeral-in-newark.html?_r=0
  7. ↑ http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/gov_christie_celebrates_second-term_inauguration_today_amid_scandal.html#incart_river_default
  8. ↑ http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/01/christies_second_inaugural_begins_with_spirited_prayer_service.html

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