About United Parish of Auburndale
United Parish of Auburndale is an United methodist church in Newton, Massachusetts located at 64 Hancock St, Auburndale, MA 02466. United Parish of Auburndale was founded in 1857. As of April 2026, United Parish of Auburndale holds a 4.3-star rating across 14 Google reviews. The United Parish of Auburndale parish office answers at (617) 964-8516.
nited Parish of Auburndale, formerly the Auburndale Congregational Church, is a historic church at 64 Hancock Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1857 for an 1850 congregation and repeatedly enlarged, it is a prominent regional example of Romanesque architecture in wood.
United Parish of Auburndale
United Parish of Auburndale, formerly the Auburndale Congregational Church, is a historic church at 64 Hancock Street in the Auburndale village of Newton, Massachusetts. Built in 1857 for an 1850 congregation and repeatedly enlarged, it is a prominent regional example of Romanesque architecture in wood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 1986.
United Parish of Auburndale through the years
- 1857 Founded
- September 4, 1986 Added to the National Register
When does United Parish of Auburndale hold services?
United Parish of Auburndale publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday 9 AM–2 PM, Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, Sunday 9 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM. All times are local to Newton, MA.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–2 PM
Where is United Parish of Auburndale located?
United Parish of Auburndale is located at 64 Hancock St, Auburndale, MA 02466. The building sits at coordinates 42.34386, -71.24940, placing it in Newton, MA 02466.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 79 ft
- Private parking 531 ft
- Public parking 682 ft
- Lasell Grove Street Parking 728 ft
- Public paid parking 837 ft
- Auburndale · MBTA 764 ft
- Auburndale · MBTA 850 ft
- Auburndale · MBTA 853 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around United Parish of Auburndale
The ZIP code 02466 area around United Parish of Auburndale is home to 8,859 residents with a median household income of $144,934 and a median age of 35.5 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 United Parish of Auburndale
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.
United Parish of Auburndale on the National Register of Historic Places
United Parish of Auburndale is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 86001769, added to the Register on September 4, 1986.
Read the official NPS nomination for United Parish of Auburndale →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of United Parish of Auburndale
5 other US churches in the Romanesque Revival architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Sacred Heart Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Sacred Heart Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- St John Neumann Shrine Philadelphia, PA · est. 1847
- Saint Joseph Catholic Church Tampa, FL · est. 1905
- Saint John Catholic Church St. Petersburg, FL · est. 1905
Churches founded the same year as United Parish of Auburndale
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1857 are indexed in Churches List.
- Tenth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- New Life Christian Fellowship Grand Rapids, MI
- Holland Heights Christian Reformed Church Holland, MI
- Holland Church of Christ Holland, MI
- Catholic Church Extension Society Chicago, IL
Your Sunday at United Parish of Auburndale
United Parish of Auburndale by the numbers
Questions and answers about United Parish of Auburndale
- What denomination is United Parish of Auburndale?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at United Parish of Auburndale?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM, Thursday 9 AM–2 PM, Friday 9 AM–2 PM, Saturday 9 AM–2 PM, Sunday 9 AM–2 PM, Monday 9 AM–2 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–2 PM
- What is the phone number for United Parish of Auburndale?
- You can reach the parish at (617) 964-8516.
- Where is United Parish of Auburndale located?
- The parish is located at 64 Hancock St, Auburndale, MA 02466.
- When was United Parish of Auburndale founded?
- Founded in 1857.
- Is United Parish of Auburndale on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 86001769, added September 4, 1986.
- How do visitors rate United Parish of Auburndale?
- 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 14 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of United Parish of Auburndale?
- United Parish of Auburndale is a Romanesque Revival architecture building, designed by Charles Edward Parker.
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