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Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church

318 WEST SAINT CATHERINE STREET, Louisville, KY 40203
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4.5 · 60 Google reviews

About Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church


Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Louisville, Kentucky located at 318 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40203. As of April 2026, Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 60 Google reviews. The Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church parish office answers at (502) 585-2176.

ourth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 318 W. St. Catherine Street, at the corner of Fourth Avenue, in Louisville, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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Fourth Avenue Methodist Church

Fourth Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, also known as Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, is a historic church at 318 W. St. Catherine Street, at the corner of Fourth Avenue, in Louisville, Kentucky. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

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When does Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church hold services?


Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday 9 AM–2 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM. All times are local to Louisville, KY.

Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9 AM–2 PM
Friday
9 AM–2 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
9 AM–12 PM
Monday
9 AM–2 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–2 PM

Where is Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church located?


Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church is located at 318 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40203. The building sits at coordinates 38.23710, -85.75944, placing it in Louisville, KY 40203.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church


The ZIP code 40203 area around Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church is home to 17,964 residents with a median household income of $30,739 and a median age of 38.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

17,964 Residents in ZIP 40203
38.1 Median age
$30,739 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Fourth Avenue 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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Thursday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places


Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79001006, added to the Register on July 16, 1979.

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Your Sunday at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church


Service window 9 AM–12 PM
Nearest transit 4th / St Catherine · 131 ft
Coffee after Ollie's Trolley · 748 ft

Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church by the numbers


60 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church


What denomination is Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church?
This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
What are the service times at Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church?
Published hours: Wednesday Closed, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday 9 AM–2 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM
What is the phone number for Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church?
You can reach the parish at (502) 585-2176.
Where is Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church located?
The parish is located at 318 St Catherine St, Louisville, KY 40203.
Is Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes — NRHP reference 79001006, added July 16, 1979.
How do visitors rate Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church?
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 60 Google reviews.
Is Fourth Avenue 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 Fourth Avenue United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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