About Hanson Place Central
Hanson Place Central is a Methodist church located at 144 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY, 11217. Hanson Place Central was founded in 1931. You can reach Hanson Place Central at +17187830908.
Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church
The Hanson Place Central United Methodist Church is a Methodist cathedral in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City. It is located on the northwest corner of Hanson Place and St. Felix Street, adjacent to the Williamsburgh Savings Bank Tower. The church is the third Methodist church on the site. The present structure was built in 1929–1931, and its architectural style has been called "Gothic restyled in modern dress, an exercise in massing brick and tan terra cotta that might be called cubistic Art Moderne."
Where is Hanson Place Central located?
Hanson Place Central is located at 144 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY, 11217. The building sits at coordinates 40.68552, -73.97721, placing it in Brooklyn, NY 11217.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
What to expect at a service at Hanson Place Central
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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as Hanson Place Central
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1931 are indexed in Churches List.
- Wheat Street Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Emanuel Lutheran Church Dallas, TX
- United University Presbyterian Church Los Angeles, CA
- Butler Street Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
- Jackson Hill Baptist Church Atlanta, GA
Hanson Place Central by the numbers
Questions and answers about Hanson Place Central
- What denomination is Hanson Place Central?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Hanson Place Central located?
- Hanson Place Central is located at 144 St Felix St, Brooklyn, NY, 11217.
- When was Hanson Place Central founded?
- Founded in 1931.
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