Mount Zion Baptist Church, Seattle
Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Seattle. Photo © Soul of America.
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Baptists and Gospel-music fans are drawn to Mount Zion Baptist Church in Seattle, the home of Washington's largest African-American congregation, for powerful sermons and rousing song.
Mount Zion's first gatherings began in 1890, when its prayer meetings were held in private houses and a store. The church was incorporated in 1903, and after a number of moves, it settled into its current simple but sturdy brick building.
Eighteen stained-glass windows, each with an original design that honors a key African-American figure, glow within the sanctuary.
Beneath the bell tower, James Washington's sculpture The Oracle of Truth, a gray boulder carved with the image of a lamb, is dedicated to children struggling to find truth.
Mount Zion Baptist Church hosts Sunday worship services, Wednesday prayer services, classes, retreats, and regular radio broadcasts. See below for more information.
Quick Facts
| Names: | Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church |
| Type of site: | African-American Baptist church |
| Address: | 1634 19th Ave., Seattle, WA, USA |
| Phone: | 206/322-6500 |
| E-mail: | info@mountzionseattle.org |
| Website: | www.mountzion.net |
| Office hours: | Mon-Fri 9-5 |
| Services: | Sunday worship: 7:30 and 10:45 Wednesday prayer: noon and 7pm |
