New Hope Baptist Church (Newark)

New Hope Baptist Church
The New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey
Location 106 Sussex Ave, Newark, NJ 07103
Country United States
Denomination Baptist
Website www.newhopenewark.org
History
Founded June 2, 1903 (1903-06-02)
Founder(s) Addie Vine
Maggie Vine

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. ↑ https://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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