Church of the Lord Jesus

The community around Church of the Lord Jesus

Within a few blocks of these doors, more than 4 in 10 the people here live without health insurance. About a third of households aren't sure there will be enough to eat, and about a third of working-age adults live without health insurance. That is 2,600 neighbors — and some of them are already in these pews.

Pray for healing in the homes around this building, and for this church to be known as a place to bring what hurts.

• Uninsured All Ages (Census): 44.0%
• Food Insecurity: 35.0%
• Uninsured Adults 18-64: 30.2%
• Housing Insecurity: 27.9%
• Social Isolation: 38.0%
• Lack of Social/Emotional Support: 31.4%
• Fair/Poor Health Status: 29.5%
• Utility Shutoff Threat: 15.7%
• Child Poverty: 23.3% (5.2–41.3%)
• Transportation Barriers: 16.8%
• Poverty Rate: 16.3% (8.8–23.8%)
• Unemployment: 7.0% (2.5–11.5%)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, CDC PLACES (2019-2023, 2023), aggregated across 3 census tracts near this church.

Newark city is served by 139 churches — about one congregation for every 2,211 residents.

Churches near Church of the Lord Jesus

• Centro Cristiano Calvairo — 0.1 mi away
• Saint Paul's Presbyterian Church — 0.1 mi away
• Hebron Presbyterian Church — 0.1 mi away
• Immaculate Heart of Mary Church — 0.1 mi away
• Our Lady of Fatima Church — 0.1 mi away
• Iglesia Asamblea De Dios — 0.1 mi away
• Providence Missionary Baptist Church — 0.2 mi away
• Assembleia de Deus Missions Ministry — 0.2 mi away
• Saint James Church — 0.2 mi away
• Iglesia Universal — 0.2 mi away