About Chestnut Hill United Church
Chestnut Hill United Church is a Methodist United church of christ in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 8812 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118. As of April 2026, Chestnut Hill United Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 7 Google reviews. The Chestnut Hill United Church parish office answers at (215) 242-9321.
We are an Open and Affirming and Reconciling Congregation, and welcome people of all sexual orientations, genders, races, and beliefs. We are an Antiracist Congregation which strives to identify, seek out and address racism in all forms. Although we are self-consciously Christian, we also have a number of associate members who are Muslim, Jewish, Pagan or Shinto. We celebrate being Christian, while not claiming that Christianity is either the only or the best way. We take the Bible seriously, but not literally. We are a United Church - a congregation affiliated with both the United Methodist and the United Church of Christ denominations."
When does Chestnut Hill United Church hold services?
Chestnut Hill United Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, Friday 8 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, Monday 9 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–12 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM–1:30 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–1 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–1 PM
Where is Chestnut Hill United Church located?
Chestnut Hill United Church is located at 8812 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118. The building sits at coordinates 40.07782, -75.21184, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19118.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 597 ft
- Public parking 853 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Chestnut Hill United Church
The ZIP code 19118 area around Chestnut Hill United Church is home to 10,599 residents with a median household income of $100,386 and a median age of 46.8 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 Chestnut Hill United 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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Your Sunday at Chestnut Hill United Church
Chestnut Hill United Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Chestnut Hill United Church
- What denomination is Chestnut Hill United Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at Chestnut Hill United Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–3 PM, Thursday 9 AM–1 PM, Friday 8 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, Monday 9 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–1 PM
- What is the phone number for Chestnut Hill United Church?
- You can reach the parish at (215) 242-9321.
- Where is Chestnut Hill United Church located?
- The parish is located at 8812 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118.
- How do visitors rate Chestnut Hill United Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 7 Google reviews.
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