United methodist church · GA · est. 1903 · Verified 22 days ago

St James United Methodist Church

4400 Pchtr Dnwdy Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342
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4.6 · 31 Google reviews

About St James United Methodist Church


St James United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Atlanta, Georgia located at 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. St James United Methodist Church was founded in 1903. As of April 2026, St James United Methodist Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 31 Google reviews. The St James United Methodist Church parish office answers at (404) 261-3121.

Patron saint of St James United Methodist Church


Saint James

James the Greater, Apostle

Feast day: Jul 25

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Other parishes named after Saint James


5 other churches named in honor of Saint James are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.

From Wikipedia

St. Mark United Methodist Church (Atlanta)

Saint Mark United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church in midtown Atlanta, Georgia. The building was constructed between 1902 and 1903 by the congregation of Merritts Avenue Methodist Church after they outgrew their previous building. The architecture is notable for its use of Stone Mountain granite, triple entrance portal, and pot-metal stained-glass windows. The building is one of the few Gothic Revival granite churches in Atlanta.

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When does St James United Methodist Church hold services?


St James United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Atlanta, GA.

Wednesday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Friday
8:30 AM–2:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM–4 PM

Ministries and programs at St James United Methodist Church


  • · St. James Preschool

Where is St James United Methodist Church located?


St James United Methodist Church is located at 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342. The building sits at coordinates 33.74097, -84.36318, placing it in Atlanta, GA 30342.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around St James United Methodist Church


The ZIP code 30342 area around St James United Methodist Church is home to 33,154 residents with a median household income of $115,779 and a median age of 33.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

33,154 Residents in ZIP 30342
33.3 Median age
$115,779 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at St James 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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of St James United Methodist Church


5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.

Churches founded the same year as St James United Methodist Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1903 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at St James United Methodist Church


Service window 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
Coffee after Waffle House · 413 ft

St James United Methodist Church by the numbers


123 Years of continuous worship since 1903
31 Google reviews to date
Gothic Revival Architectural tradition
Willis F. Denny Architect (Wikidata)

Questions and answers about St James United Methodist Church


What denomination is St James United Methodist Church?
This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
What are the service times at St James United Methodist Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 8:30 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–4 PM
What is the phone number for St James United Methodist Church?
You can reach the parish at (404) 261-3121.
Where is St James United Methodist Church located?
The parish is located at 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.
When was St James United Methodist Church founded?
Founded in 1903.
Who is the patron saint of St James United Methodist Church?
Saint James (James the Greater, Apostle). Feast day: Jul 25.
How do visitors rate St James United Methodist Church?
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 31 Google reviews.
What is the architecture of St James United Methodist Church?
St James United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building, designed by Willis F. Denny.
Is St James 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 St James United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

Photographs of St James United Methodist Church


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Visitor notes about St James United Methodist Church


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