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Henry T. Simmons
A longtime minister and community leader in the United Church of Christ, he is known for connecting faith, justice, and the arts in ways that feel welcoming and alive. His work in New York and beyond has centered on building strong congregations and honoring Black church history and culture.
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Z-Day on Centauri
by Henry T. Simmons
About the author
Rev. Dr. Henry T. Simmons is a minister in the United Church of Christ and a native of High Point, North Carolina. Church and nonprofit profiles describe him as a graduate of North Carolina Central University and Howard University Divinity School, and as an ordained pastor whose ministry has included service in Washington, D.C., Detroit, and Queens, New York.
He served for many years as senior minister of St. Albans Congregational United Church of Christ in Queens. He is also associated with the long-running Jazz Communion Vespers tradition, a program created to connect the rich musical legacy of the St. Albans and Addisleigh Park community with spiritual life.
Beyond the pulpit, he has been active in wider community work, including leadership with Franklinton Center at Bricks. Across these roles, he comes across as a pastor shaped by service, public witness, and a deep interest in community memory, culture, and justice.