Historic Christian Churches

Atlanta’s religious landscape is defined by its deep ties to the Civil Rights Movement and diverse architectural heritage. This collection highlights significant Christian landmarks, from the 1898 French Romanesque spires of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart to the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the spiritual home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The list features Gothic Revival masonry at North Avenue Presbyterian and the cultural significance of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, reflecting the city's Baptist, Methodist, and Catholic traditions.

Ebenezer Baptist Church

Visit this beautiful church where even Martin Luther King was the pastor.

Saint Luke's Episcopal Church

1906 Gothic Revival building featuring Tiffany stained-glass windows and a historic Skinner organ.

Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

Historic Catholic parish in the West End neighborhood, established in 1903.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

Local meeting place and place of worship for the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

St. John the Wonderworker Orthodox Chruch

Eastern Orthodox church in Grant Park known for its traditional Byzantine-style iconography and community outreach.

Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

1898 French Romanesque-style basilica listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring distinctive red brick and twin spires.

Wheat Street Baptist Church

Founded in 1894, this historic Black church played a vital role in community housing development and the Civil Rights Movement.

Central Presbyterian Church

Located across from the State Capitol, this 1885 Second Empire-style building is known for its long-standing social justice ministries.

Believers House Church

Modern Christian worship center focused on contemporary services.

Blue Mark Studios

An art gallery and event space housed in a historic church building that still maintains its religious character.

North Avenue Presbyterian Church

1900 Gothic Revival structure built with Georgia granite, featuring intricate stained glass and a prominent bell tower.

Grace United Methodist Church

1923 Gothic Revival church in Poncey-Highland known for its community-focused programs and historic architecture.

Inman Park United Methodist Church

1897 Romanesque Revival building featuring local granite and serving as a landmark in Atlanta's first planned suburb.

Fort Street Memorial United Methodist Church

Historic congregation known for its significant social services and mid-century urban ministry.

Saint Hilda of Whitby, Anglican Catholic Church

Traditional Anglican Catholic parish utilizing the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.

Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary

The modern worship space for the Ebenezer Baptist congregation, located directly across from the historic site.

Warren Memorial United Methodist Church

Long-standing African American Methodist congregation located in the historic West End.

Thankful Baptist Church

Historic Baptist congregation serving the Summerhill community since the late 19th century.

Mount Gilead Church of God

Community-focused Christian place of worship.

The Shrine of the Black Madonna

Home of the Pan-African Orthodox Christian Church, focusing on Black liberation theology and community empowerment.