Central United Methodist Church

About Central United Methodist Church

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Central United Methodist Church is a Methodist parish located at 23 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226. Central United Methodist Church was founded in 1866. The Central United Methodist Church parish office answers at +13139655422.

Central United Methodist Church through the years

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1. 1866 Founded
2. 1982-08-03 Added to the National Register

Where is Central United Methodist Church located?

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Central United Methodist Church is located at 23 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226. The building sits at coordinates 42.33733, -83.05038, placing it in Detroit, MI 48226.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 28, 2026.

The neighborhood around Central United Methodist Church

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The ZIP code 48226 area around Central United Methodist Church is home to 6,926 residents with a median household income of $71,875 and a median age of 33.7 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 Central United Methodist Church

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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.

Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Central United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places

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Central United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82002895, added to the Register on 1982-08-03.

Read the official NPS nomination for Central United Methodist Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Central United Methodist Church

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5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

• Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
• Sweetest Heart of Mary Detroit, MI
• St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
• St. Mary Basilica Natchez, MS · est. 1882
• Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915

Churches founded the same year as Central United Methodist Church

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4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1866 are indexed in Churches List.

• Most Holy Trinity Detroit, MI
• Christ Church Riverdale Bronx, NY
• Peoples United Methodist Church Detroit, MI
• Holy United Trinity Church Detroit, MI

Your Sunday at Central United Methodist Church

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Central United Methodist Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about Central United Methodist Church

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What denomination is Central United Methodist Church?

This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.

Where is Central United Methodist Church located?

The parish is located at 23 E Adams Ave, Detroit, MI, 48226.

When was Central United Methodist Church founded?

Founded in 1866.

Is Central United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 82002895, added 1982-08-03.

What is the architecture of Central United Methodist Church?

Central United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Gordon W. Lloyd.

Photographs of Central United Methodist Church

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