About Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Ben Hill United Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Atlanta, Georgia located at 2099 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, United States. As of April 2026, Ben Hill United Methodist Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 104 Google reviews. The Ben Hill United Methodist Church parish office answers at +14043440618.
en Hill United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, in the US state of Georgia. It started in 1853 in a log cabin and was called "Wesley Chapel".
Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Ben Hill United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church in the predominantly Black neighborhood of Ben Hill, Atlanta, in the US state of Georgia. It started in 1853 in a log cabin and was called "Wesley Chapel". The congregation moved to Ben Hill in 1926, and when in the 1960s that neighborhood become mostly Black, the church chose to accept that and integrate. By 1974 the church had become predominantly Black, with Cornelius Henderson as its first Black pastor, and the church grew--from 400 members in 1974 to 4,000 in 1986. Under his successor, Walter Kimbrough Sr., that membership increased to 6,000 by 19...
Where is Ben Hill United Methodist Church located?
Ben Hill United Methodist Church is located at 2099 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, United States. The building sits at coordinates 33.69787, -84.51038, placing it in Atlanta, GA 30331.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Ben Hill United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 30331 area around Ben Hill United Methodist Church is home to 64,295 residents with a median household income of $60,748 and a median age of 37.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Ben Hill United Methodist Church
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
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Ben Hill United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Ben Hill United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Ben Hill United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Ben Hill United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 2099 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331, United States.
- How do visitors rate Ben Hill United Methodist Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 104 Google reviews.
- Is Ben Hill United Methodist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent Ben Hill United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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