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ABOUT US

 We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible written Word of God.

We believe that there is One God, eternally existent in three persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

We believe in the Blessed Hope, which is the rapture of the Church of God, which is in Christ, at His return.

We believe that the only means of being cleansed from sin is through repentance and faith in the precious Blood of Jesus Christ and being baptized in water.

We believe that the regeneration by the Holy Ghost is absolutely essential for personal salvation.

We believe that the redemptive work of Christ on the Cross provides healing for the human body in answer to believing prayer.

We believe that the Baptism of the Holy Ghost, according to Acts 2:4, is given to believers who ask for it(Him).

We believe in the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling a Christian is enabled to live a holy and separated life in the present world. Amen

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Pastor Lionel Butts
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After serving the Cathedral as Assistant Pastor for over ten years, Pastor Lionel Butts took the helm as Senior Pastor in 2016 carrying on the legacy of his father the late Pastor Joe Butts.  

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His walk with Christ and journey in ministry began in childhood. 

To list all of his accomplishments in ministry would be impossible. Below is a brief look at his journey with the Lord so far:

  • Pastor Lionel Butts accepted Christ at the age of 12 years old.

  • As a young man he served as Sunday School teacher and Choir Director.

  • In 2001 he received his ministerial license.

  • A prolific songwriter and gospel music producer whose music  was featured on the Grammy Award winning album "Triumph" by  Earth Wind and Fire's Phillip Bailey.

  • Pastor Lionel Butts is an accomplished musician, skillfull on several instruments and accredited music producer with years   of experience in the music industry and BMI. 

  • In 2006 he was ordained an Elder by Bishop James R. Wright Sr. PHD. Jurisdictional Prelate of New York Western First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of the Church of God in Christ.

  •    Pastor Lionel Butts is committed to representing Christ in every aspect of his life and endeavors to inspire this generation to do the same.

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FINDING YOUR FAITH

"He has saved us and called us to a holy life, not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time."

                                                             -2 Timothy 1:9 NIV

"For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved."

                                                            -Romans 10:10 NIV

"For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say "NO" to ungodliness and wordly passions, and to live self-controlled upright and godly lives in this present age."

                                                            -Titus 2:11-12 NIV

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