It now receives notoriety as the "Oldest Continuing" church in Harlem.
The church’s first house of worship was erected on East 117th Street, between 2nd and 3rd Avenues in 1843.
One of the more celebrated ministries at Greater Hood is Hip Hop Church.
founded by Kurtis Blow; Stephen Pogue and John Wright.
It received world-wide acclaim for ministering to those who would not attend a regular Sunday Service.