Our Story

First Assembly of God, New Rochelle, NY is an affiliate of the General Council of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, MO. Prior to our affiliation, we were known as the Apostolic Faith Church. In 1918, the leaders of the Apostolic Church requested church affiliation with the Assemblies of God and was officially recognized as one of their local Assemblies of God church, Pastored by Rev. John W. Tucker.

First Assembly of God has a rich and longstanding history of service in the city of New Rochelle and in particular the west end community. Rev. Aubyn Barnaby is the 16th pastor to serve this fellowship, he and his wife, Minister Enid Barnaby, began ministry here on Dec 29, 1983. His vision for this local church continues to be that of reaching people of every race with the life-transforming message of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Today First AG is still on the corner of Union and Webster and is a multi-ethnic, Assemblies of God church. The church continues to emphasize the importance of prayer as the engine that drives the church, as the members and friends join together each week to pray for needs withing the church and around the world.  Visitors and members alike come through the doors of the church each Sunday to witness the move of the Holy Spirit, engage with God’s Word, Worship vigorously and Fellowship as God unite people of various race, nationality and backgrounds in his love.