About Salem United Methodist Church
Salem United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 211 WEST 129TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10027. You can reach Salem United Methodist Church at +12126782700.
Salem United Methodist Church (New York City)
The Salem United Methodist Church, formerly known as the Salem Methodist Episcopal Church, is a church in the Harlem neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, New York City, United States. Founded in 1881, it moved in 1924 to its current location on the corner of Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and 129th Street. As of 2026, it has the largest Methodist membership in New York City and has 2,200 seats. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Calvary Methodist Episcopal Church.
Where is Salem United Methodist Church located?
Salem United Methodist Church is located at 211 WEST 129TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10027. The building sits at coordinates 40.81266, -73.95498, placing it in New York City, NY 10027.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private paid parking 200 ft
- Public parking 285 ft
- Public parking 564 ft
- Public parking 604 ft
- Public parking 614 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Salem United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 10027 area around Salem United Methodist Church is home to 65,806 residents with a median household income of $63,125 and a median age of 31.4 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 Salem 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.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Salem United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Old St. Patricks Chicago, IL
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Peter's Cathedral Scranton, PA · est. 1884
- Ascension Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1897
Your Sunday at Salem United Methodist Church
Salem United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Salem United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Salem United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is Salem United Methodist Church located?
- Salem United Methodist Church is located at 211 WEST 129TH STREET, NEW YORK NY, New York City, NY, 10027.
- What is the architecture of Salem United Methodist Church?
- Salem United Methodist Church is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by John Rochester Thomas.
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