About Scott Memorial United Methodist
Scott Memorial United Methodist is a United Methodist church located at 10372 W. CHICAGO, Detroit, MI, 48204. Scott Memorial United Methodist was founded in 1922. You can reach Scott Memorial United Methodist at +13139316280.
Tushiyah United Hebrew School – Scott Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Kirby Center Lofts, formerly the Tushiyah United Hebrew School, later known as the Scott Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, is a former educational building located at 609 East Kirby Street in Detroit, Michigan. This building, an important work of architect Isadore M. Lewis, was constructed as the Tushiyah United Hebrew School and served as the headquarters of the United Hebrew Schools of Detroit. It later served as the Scott Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church, the first mainline African-American Methodist Episcopal church in Detroit. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
Scott Memorial United Methodist through the years
- 1922 Founded
- 2011-09-06 Added to the National Register
Where is Scott Memorial United Methodist located?
Scott Memorial United Methodist is located at 10372 W. CHICAGO, Detroit, MI, 48204. The building sits at coordinates 42.36619, -83.16281, placing it in Detroit, MI 48204.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 243 ft
- Public parking 919 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 27, 2026.
The neighborhood around Scott Memorial United Methodist
The ZIP code 48204 area around Scott Memorial United Methodist is home to 20,365 residents with a median household income of $29,224 and a median age of 41.8 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 Scott Memorial United Methodist
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.
Scott Memorial United Methodist on the National Register of Historic Places
Scott Memorial United Methodist is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 11000616, added to the Register on 2011-09-06.
Read the official NPS nomination for Scott Memorial United Methodist →
Scott Memorial United Methodist by the numbers
Questions and answers about Scott Memorial United Methodist
- What denomination is Scott Memorial United Methodist?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is Scott Memorial United Methodist located?
- Scott Memorial United Methodist is located at 10372 W. CHICAGO, Detroit, MI, 48204.
- When was Scott Memorial United Methodist founded?
- Founded in 1922.
- Is Scott Memorial United Methodist on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 11000616, added 2011-09-06.
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