About Old Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is a Methodist church located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401. You can reach Old Bethel United Methodist Church at +18435775011.
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is one of 225 churches we list in Charleston, among 8,431 across South Carolina. It falls within Charleston County and the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area. It is counted among 15 Methodist churches in Charleston, part of 918 in the Methodist tradition across South Carolina.
Old Bethel United Methodist Church
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 222 Calhoun Street, Charleston, South Carolina. It is the oldest Methodist church still standing in the city.
Where is Old Bethel United Methodist Church located?
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401. The building sits at coordinates 32.78441, -79.94204, placing it in Charleston, SC 29401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Old Bethel United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 29401 area around Old Bethel United Methodist Church is home to 8,895 residents with a median household income of $80,886 and a median age of 42.4 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 Old Bethel 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.
Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
Old Bethel United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 75001693, added to the Register on 1975-04-21.
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Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Old Bethel United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Greek Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church of Cleveland Tn Cleveland, TN
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Old Bethel United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Old Bethel United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Old Bethel United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Old Bethel United Methodist Church located?
- Old Bethel United Methodist Church is located at 222 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC, 29401.
- Is Old Bethel United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 75001693, added 1975-04-21.
- What is the architecture of Old Bethel United Methodist Church?
- Old Bethel United Methodist Church is a Greek Revival architecture building.
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