United methodist church · MA · est. 1857 · National Register of Historic Places · Verified -7.0077806651157 days ago

United Parish of Auburndale

64 Hancock St., Newton, MA 02466
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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.

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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.

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United Parish of Auburndale through the years


  1. 1857 Founded
  2. 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.

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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.

8,859 Residents in ZIP 02466
35.5 Median age
$144,934 Median household income

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Your Sunday at United Parish of Auburndale


Service window 9 AM–2 PM
Nearest transit Auburndale · 764 ft

United Parish of Auburndale by the numbers


169 Years of continuous worship since 1857
14 Google reviews to date
Romanesque Revival architecture Architectural tradition
Charles Edward Parker Architect (Wikidata)

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.

Photographs of United Parish of Auburndale


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Est. 1857 One of 48 Methodist parishes in MA  ·  See the register →
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