We often use abstracts of original sources because of convenience, especially when they are regarded as reliable.
Presbyterian Records of New York City (Manhattan)
The Evolution of the Presbyterian Movement in New York
Methodist Records of New York City (Manhattan)
John Wesley founded the Society called "Methodists" in 1729, as a movement within the Church of England. Organized Methodism began in America in 1766, when six persons led by Philip Embury met at his home in New York City.
Kings County Colonial Church Records
Kings County (now also called the Bo
Kings County (Brooklyn) Church Records Since 1783
A previous article covered "Kings County's Colonial Church Records" now in the NYG&B Collection at the New York Public Library.
Episcopal Records of New York City (Manhattan)
Over the past 300 years the Episcopal Church has been the spiritual home of numerous New York City families. Its registers form a major resource for genealogists, even more so because many non-Episcopalians also appear in them.
Church Records Held at the Archives of Christ & St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, New York City
Organized in 1793 and 1805, respectively, Christ Church and St. Stephen's were the second and fifth Episcopal parishes to be established in New York City (then Manhattan).
Reformed Church Records of New York City (Manhattan & Bronx)
Originally published in The NYG&B Newsletter, Spring 1994, updated to July 2017
This article covers the Dutch Reformed (and some German Reformed) churches of New York City, beginning with 17th century New Amsterdam.