About Historic St George's United Methodist Church
Historic St George's United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 235 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Historic St George's United Methodist Church was founded in 1763. As of April 2026, Historic St George's United Methodist Church holds a 4.8-star rating across 13 Google reviews. You can reach Historic St George's United Methodist Church at (215) 925-7788.
Welcome to America’s oldest Methodist church in continuous service!
Experience history, tradition, and inspiration in the cradle of American Methodism; a place of worship since 1769.
All are welcome. Historic St. George’s is a reconciling and LGBTQI+ affirming United Methodist Church. Join us each Sunday at 10 AM for worship at 235 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or online on Facebook."
Patron saint of Historic St George's United Methodist Church
Other churches named after Saint George's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint George's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Episcopal · Jacksonville, FL
Saint George's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Griffin, GA
Saint George's Episcopal Church
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Episcopal · Roseburg, OR
Saint George's Episcopal Church
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Anglican · Raleigh, NC
Saint George's Anglican Church
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Episcopal · Savannah, GA
Saint George's Episcopal Church
Historic St George's United Methodist Church through the years
- 1763 Founded
- May 27, 1971 Added to the National Register
When does Historic St George's United Methodist Church hold services?
Historic St George's United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
Where is Historic St George's United Methodist Church located?
Historic St George's United Methodist Church is located at 235 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. The building sits at coordinates 39.95524, -75.14594, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 187 ft
- Autopark at Benjamin Franklin Bridge 187 ft
- Public parking 233 ft
- Public parking 282 ft
- Public parking 374 ft
- Kisso · japanese 354 ft
- Sunday Girl 476 ft
- Torchwood Cafe · american, coffee_shop 531 ft
- Aroma Bakery & Coffee · breakfast, coffee_shop, tea 574 ft
- Coffee Zeit · coffee_shop 640 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 22, 2026.
The neighborhood around Historic St George's United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 19106 area around Historic St George's United Methodist Church is home to 14,012 residents with a median household income of $128,173 and a median age of 39.4 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 Historic St George's 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Historic St George's United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Historic St George's United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 71000064, added to the Register on May 27, 1971.
Read the official NPS nomination for Historic St George's United Methodist Church →
Your Sunday at Historic St George's United Methodist Church
Historic St George's United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Historic St George's United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Historic St George's United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at Historic St George's United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, Sunday Closed, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM
- What is the phone number for Historic St George's United Methodist Church?
- You can reach Historic St George's United Methodist Church at (215) 925-7788.
- Where is Historic St George's United Methodist Church located?
- Historic St George's United Methodist Church is located at 235 N 4th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
- When was Historic St George's United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1763.
- Is Historic St George's United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 71000064, added May 27, 1971.
- How do visitors rate Historic St George's United Methodist Church?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 13 Google reviews.
- Is Historic St George's United Methodist Church the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent Historic St George's United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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