About St. Paul's United Methodist Church
St. Paul's United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Houston, Texas located at 5501 Main St, Houston, TX 77004, United States. As of April 2026, St. Paul's United Methodist Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 132 Google reviews. The St. Paul's United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 713-528-0527.
We aspire to be a cathedral for Houston that embodies its diversity, inspires faith, and leads change for the common good of all peoples and communities. Whether you’re new to St. Paul’s or one of our “regulars,” we welcome you to our faith community. We are relying heavily on virtual gatherings these days because we care deeply about the health of our neighbors. As we being to worship and have events in-person, we continue to keep health officials guidelines and recommendations in place. We invite you to explore ways on our website to worship, connect, serve, and give—may we be an encouragement and help to one another in the days ahead."
Patron saint of St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Other parishes named after Saint Paul's
5 other churches named in honor of Saint Paul's are indexed in Churches List. The most-reviewed of those appear below.
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Episcopal · Augusta, GA
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
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Baptist Churches · Dallas, TX
Saint Paul's Baptist Church
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Episcopal · Athens, TN
Saint Paul's Church
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Episcopal · Naples, FL
Saint Paul's Church
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Episcopal · Naples, FL
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul's United Methodist Church (Houston)
St. Paul's United Methodist Church is a congregation of the United Methodist Church, founded in 1906 and located in Houston, Texas, in the city's Museum District. St. Paul's is known for its traditional style of worship as embodied by its choir.
When does St. Paul's United Methodist Church hold services?
St. Paul's United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–12 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Houston, TX.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–5 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–5 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–12 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 am–1 pm
- Monday
- 9 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–5 pm
Ministries and programs at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
- · St. Paul’s United Methodist School
Where is St. Paul's United Methodist Church located?
St. Paul's United Methodist Church is located at 5501 Main St, Houston, TX 77004, United States. The building sits at coordinates 29.72612, -95.38878, placing it in Houston, TX 77004.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 318 ft
- Public parking 364 ft
- Public parking 528 ft
- MFAH Parking Garage 558 ft
- Public parking 577 ft
- Museum District (southbound) · Metro 486 ft
- Museum District · Metro 594 ft
- Museum District · Metro 610 ft
- Museum District (northbound) · Metro 686 ft
- Bus stop 981 ft
- Cafe Leonelli 364 ft
- Le Jardinier 427 ft
- Fia's Pizzeria · pizza 892 ft
- Bodegas Taco Shop · mexican 955 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around St. Paul's United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 77004 area around St. Paul's United Methodist Church is home to 35,506 residents with a median household income of $68,141 and a median age of 33.3 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 St. Paul's 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.
Your Sunday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
St. Paul's United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about St. Paul's United Methodist Church
- What denomination is St. Paul's United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at St. Paul's United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–12 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–1 pm, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
- What is the phone number for St. Paul's United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 713-528-0527.
- Where is St. Paul's United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 5501 Main St, Houston, TX 77004, United States.
- How do visitors rate St. Paul's United Methodist Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 132 Google reviews.
- Is St. Paul's 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. Paul's United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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