About Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Metropolitan United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Detroit, Michigan located at 8000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States. Metropolitan United Methodist Church was founded in 1922. As of April 2026, Metropolitan United Methodist Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 55 Google reviews. The Metropolitan United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 313-875-7407.
he Metropolitan United Methodist Church is a church located at 8000 Woodward Avenue in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. It was completed in 1926, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1986.
Metropolitan United Methodist Church
The Metropolitan United Methodist Church is a church located at 8000 Woodward Avenue in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. It was completed in 1926, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1986. This church should not be confused with Metropolitan United Methodist Church in Washington, DC, which is often regarded as a National Church within the United States as it was specifically established by the General Conference to be a "representative presence of Methodism in the nation's capital".
Metropolitan United Methodist Church through the years
- 1922 Founded
- August 3, 1982 Added to the National Register
When does Metropolitan United Methodist Church hold services?
Metropolitan United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 11 am–3 pm, Thursday Closed, Friday 9 am–4 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 am–1 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–4 pm. All times are local to Detroit, MI.
- Wednesday
- 11 am–3 pm
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9 am–4 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10 am–1 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 am–4 pm
Where is Metropolitan United Methodist Church located?
Metropolitan United Methodist Church is located at 8000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.37467, -83.07547, placing it in Detroit, MI 48202.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Customers parking 144 ft
- Customers parking 364 ft
- Customers parking 367 ft
- Private parking 371 ft
- Customers parking 512 ft
- Woodward / Chandler (NB) 148 ft
- Stop Position 180 ft
- Stop Position 184 ft
- Woodward / Delaware NS (SB) 213 ft
- Woodward / Mt Vernon (NB) 610 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around Metropolitan United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 48202 area around Metropolitan United Methodist Church is home to 14,617 residents with a median household income of $34,244 and a median age of 33.4 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 Metropolitan 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.
Metropolitan United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Metropolitan United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82002904, added to the Register on August 3, 1982.
Read the official NPS nomination for Metropolitan United Methodist Church →
Churches founded the same year as Metropolitan United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1922 are indexed in Churches List.
- Scott Memorial United Methodist Church Detroit, MI
- Brighton Brighton Allston Congregational Church Ucc Boston, MA
- Greater Refuge Church of Christ Hartford, CT
- Scott Memorial United Methodist Detroit, MI
- First Baptist Church Las Vegas, NM
Your Sunday at Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Metropolitan United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Metropolitan United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Metropolitan United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at Metropolitan United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 11 am–3 pm, Thursday Closed, Friday 9 am–4 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 am–1 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–4 pm
- What is the phone number for Metropolitan United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 313-875-7407.
- Where is Metropolitan United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 8000 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States.
- When was Metropolitan United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1922.
- Is Metropolitan United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82002904, added August 3, 1982.
- How do visitors rate Metropolitan United Methodist Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 55 Google reviews.
- Is Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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