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East Harlem
Fellowship

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Sundays 10:30am  ·  Fridays 7pm Lex Hill · 1620 Lexington Ave · NYC
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Who We Are

About Us

East Harlem Fellowship (EHF) began as a coffee house in 1998 with the goal of befriending the community and sharing the love of God. Over the years, it met in different venues from parks to school auditoriums throughout the neighborhood. Today, EHF is a nondenominational congregation where people from all ethnic, social and economic backgrounds come to find hope, forgiveness and love in the good news of Jesus Christ.

Our Home

We come together at Lex Hill — our name for our intimate storefront space in East Harlem. We are perched atop the hill on Lexington Avenue between 102nd and 103rd streets. More than a neighborhood spot, we aim to be a welcoming room — a space where community and faith gather every week to usher and accompany visitors into the presence of God.

Our Mission

To share the good news that Jesus has made a way for all to know God through a personal love relationship with him. We believe in coming alongside those who seek this truth as we walk this life-transforming journey.

What We Stand On

Our Beliefs

God the Father ↓
There is one God. We believe in the God of the Bible as He reveals Himself through scripture and the Holy Spirit. He is perfect, unchanging, eternal and holy. His love and desire for all to be saved is proven by sending Jesus Christ.
Jesus ↓
We believe Jesus is the only begotten Son of God — fully divine and fully human. He died on the cross to pay the debt of our sin, rose again in victory over death, and now sits at God’s right hand interceding for us as King of kings.
The Holy Spirit ↓
The Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Trinity, sent by Jesus to guide believers into truth, convict the world of sin, and empower us to live out God’s plan — distributing spiritual gifts according to His will.
The Bible ↓
We believe the Bible is eternally true and relevant. It is the 66-book canon of the Old and New Testaments, written by God through human hands, and is authoritative in every area of life.
Salvation ↓
Salvation is a gift — not earned, but accepted by faith in Jesus Christ. It transforms our hearts and minds, grants us citizenship in God’s Kingdom, and makes heaven our eternal home.
Humankind ↓
We believe humankind was created by God in His image. Because of our fallen nature, we are separated from God — but through faith in Jesus, who paid for our sins, we can be fully restored.
Marriage ↓
Marriage is God-ordained as a lifelong, faithful union between a man and a woman, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:23–30).

The Team

Our Leaders

Hector Vega
Hector Vega
Senior Pastor
In 1995, Hector encountered God’s transforming grace. Ordained by Times Square Church in 2009, Hector went from insurance executive to Senior Pastor. He also served as CEO of the Goodwill Rescue Mission in Newark, NJ. In 2018 he released his biography, Arrested by Grace. He and his wife Michelle have four children.
Mario Eusebio
Mario Eusebio
Associate Pastor
Mario moved to New York in 2001 to pursue acting. The events surrounding 9/11 led him to faith in Jesus Christ. He and his wife Francis have been at EHF since 2012 and are proud parents of three daughters.
Saul Melendez
Saul Melendez
Elder
Saul and his wife Vangie oversee the Worship and Marriage Ministries. Their testimony of Jesus’ redeeming power is evident in their leadership. They have three children and seven grandchildren.
Brian Washington
Brian Washington
Elder
Brian is passionate about Bible study and helping others grow in spiritual maturity. He also has a deep love for worship music. Brian and his wife Lisa have been at EHF since 2021.
Lovejoy Adverderada
Lovejoy Adverderada
Elder
Saved at 14, Lovejoy is an Operating Room Nurse in NYC. She has been an Elder since 2017, overseeing Starting Point, Life Groups, Hospitality, and Children’s Ministry.
Shaun McLean
Shaun McLean
Elder
Shaun gave his life to God at 19 and is pursuing a master’s in mental health counseling. He assists with Teen Ministry, leads a Life Group, and is a foster parent with his wife Zulay.

The Word

Messages

▶  Latest Message

Standing in the Breach

Pastor Mario  ·  June 21, 2026

A call to intercession drawn from Ezekiel 22:30–31, where God searches for someone to stand in the gap — urging the church to rise as a people of prayer in a world that desperately needs it.

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Prior Messages

Holiness
Pastor Phil  ·  May 31, 2026
A message on holiness as the fruit of new identity in Christ, calling believers to live set apart through surrender, renewal, and the Spirit's transforming work.
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Abide in Him
Brother Tony  ·  May 17, 2026
A call to remain deeply connected to Christ, showing that lasting fruit, strength, and spiritual growth only come through abiding in Him.
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Find Us

Location &
Service Times

Lex Hill
Our worship home on Lexington Ave
1620 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Between 102nd & 103rd St.
Service Times
Sunday — 10:30am
Friday — 7:00pm
Contact
(212) 410-6119
elders@eastharlemfellowship.com
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First Time?

Plan Your Visit

We'd love to have you. Here's everything you need to know before you walk through the door.

What to Expect

A warm, casual, and Spirit-filled gathering. You'll experience worship, prayer, and a message from the Word. No pressure — just come as you are and expect to be welcomed.

Service Length

Our Sunday service runs about 90 minutes. Doors open at 10:00am for pre-service prayer.

What to Wear

Come as you are. Seriously. We're a neighborhood church and there's no dress code — just bring yourself.

Getting Here

We're at 1620 Lexington Avenue between 102nd and 103rd streets in East Harlem. Accessible by the 6 train at 103rd St or the M101/M102/M103 buses along Lexington Ave.

For Families

Bring the whole family. EHF offers dedicated Children's and Teen Ministry at Lex Hill — each age group meets in their own classroom during the service, so kids and teens are engaged at their level while parents worship freely.

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Mark Your Calendar

Upcoming Events

Jun 21
Special Service
Father’s Day — Special Recognition & Prayer
Sunday June 21, 2026
10:30 AM at Lex Hill
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Jul TBD
Class
Evangelism Class
Coming in July
Lex Hill
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Fri 7pm
Prayer
Friday Night Prayer
Every Friday
7:00 PM at Lex Hill
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Join Us

Get Involved

A life of faith is more than Sunday service. Here are ways to connect and become part of the EHF family.

Praying Together
Monday 7:00pm · Zoom
Tuesday 5:30–6:30am & 7:00pm · Zoom
Wednesday 5:30–6:30am · Zoom
Thursday 5:30–6:30am & 7:00pm · Zoom
Friday 7:00pm · Lex Hill
Morning Watch  · 
Discipleship Foundations Classes
A course for those new to faith or new to EHF.
Now What? Classes
Sundays 12:30–1:30pm at Lex Hill. Study and build upon the foundations of the Christian faith.
Join Ministry
Ministry is a commitment and expression of faith. It's the next step upon completing Discipleship Foundations & the Now What? classes.
Baptism
Request to speak with an elder about baptism.

Generosity

How to Give

Your generosity fuels the mission of EHF — from local outreach and youth programs to mission trips and prison ministry. Every gift makes a difference.

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Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:7

Get In Touch

Contact Us

Have a question about EHF or want to submit a prayer request? We'd love to hear from you. Send us a message and an elder will get back to you.