First Congregational Church

About First Congregational Church

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First Congregational Church is a Congregational United church of christ in Detroit, Michigan located at 33 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. First Congregational Church was founded in 1891. As of April 2026, First Congregational Church holds a 4.4-star rating across 57 Google reviews. The First Congregational Church parish office answers at (313) 831-4080.

The First Congregational Church is located at 33 East Forest Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

First Congregational Church through the years

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1. 1891 Founded
2. June 4, 1979 Added to the National Register

When does First Congregational Church hold services?

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First Congregational Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM, Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday 11 AM–2 PM, Sunday 9:45 AM–1 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM. All times are local to Detroit, MI.

Wednesday

9 AM–5 PM

Thursday

9 AM–5 PM

Friday

9 AM–5 PM

Saturday

11 AM–2 PM

Sunday

9:45 AM–1 PM

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9 AM–5 PM

Where is First Congregational Church located?

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First Congregational Church is located at 33 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201. The building sits at coordinates 42.35531, -83.06251, placing it in Detroit, MI 48201.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.

The neighborhood around First Congregational Church

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The ZIP code 48201 area around First Congregational Church is home to 14,287 residents with a median household income of $22,243 and a median age of 33.5 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.

First Congregational Church on the National Register of Historic Places

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First Congregational Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79001173, added to the Register on June 4, 1979.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Congregational Church →

Your Sunday at First Congregational Church

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First Congregational Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Congregational Church

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What denomination is First Congregational Church?

This parish is part of the Congregational tradition.

What are the service times at First Congregational Church?

Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM, Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday 9 AM–5 PM, Saturday 11 AM–2 PM, Sunday 9:45 AM–1 PM, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM

What is the phone number for First Congregational Church?

You can reach the parish at (313) 831-4080.

Where is First Congregational Church located?

The parish is located at 33 E Forest Ave, Detroit, MI 48201.

When was First Congregational Church founded?

Founded in 1891.

Is First Congregational Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 79001173, added June 4, 1979.

How do visitors rate First Congregational Church?

4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 57 Google reviews.

What is the architecture of First Congregational Church?

First Congregational Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by John Lyman Faxon.

Photographs of First Congregational Church

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