About First Houston United Methodist Church
First Houston United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Houston, Texas located at 1320 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States. As of April 2026, First Houston United Methodist Church holds a 4.4-star rating across 72 Google reviews. The First Houston United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 713-652-2999.
First Methodist Houston is the oldest church in Houston, dating back to 1839. It has two campuses - a historic sanctuary in the heart of downtown Houston that houses a sacred, traditional Sunday service with choir and organ, along with contemporary elements and a vibrant African immigrant service, and a large campus in West Houston that hosts a food pantry, refugee ministries, and the Quillian Recreation Center.
The church also hosts the world's oldest continuous church broadcast, available every Sunday morning on ABC in Houston.
First Methodist Houston is a proud member of the United Methodist Church, with a goal to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
When does First Houston United Methodist Church hold services?
First Houston United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 am–5 pm, Thursday 8 am–5 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–2 pm, Monday 8 am–5 pm, Tuesday 8 am–5 pm. All times are local to Houston, TX.
- Wednesday
- 8 am–5 pm
- Thursday
- 8 am–5 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 7 am–2 pm
- Monday
- 8 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 8 am–5 pm
Where is First Houston United Methodist Church located?
First Houston United Methodist Church is located at 1320 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States. The building sits at coordinates 29.75442, -95.36748, placing it in Houston, TX 77002.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 266 ft
- GreenStreet 315 ft
- Public parking 367 ft
- Public parking 413 ft
- Public parking 453 ft
- Bell · Metro 220 ft
- Travis St @ Clay St · Metro 233 ft
- Bell · Metro 449 ft
- Travis St @ Bell St · Metro 522 ft
- Travis St @ Dallas St · Metro 538 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 502 ft
- Perk Coffee Shop 758 ft
- Citadel BBQ · barbecue 804 ft
- Tout Suite · coffee_shop 820 ft
- Your Pie · pizza 856 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Houston United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 77002 area around First Houston United Methodist Church is home to 18,800 residents with a median household income of $78,292 and a median age of 35.3 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 First Houston 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.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Your Sunday at First Houston United Methodist Church
First Houston United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Houston United Methodist Church
- What denomination is First Houston United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First Houston United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 am–5 pm, Thursday 8 am–5 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 7 am–2 pm, Monday 8 am–5 pm, Tuesday 8 am–5 pm
- What is the phone number for First Houston United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 713-652-2999.
- Where is First Houston United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1320 Main St, Houston, TX 77002, United States.
- How do visitors rate First Houston United Methodist Church?
- 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 72 Google reviews.
- Is First Houston 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 First Houston United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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