About West LA United Methodist Church
West LA United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Los Angeles, California located at 1913 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States. West LA United Methodist Church was founded in 1872. As of April 2026, West LA United Methodist Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 18 Google reviews. The West LA United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 310-479-1379.
A welcoming United Methodist Church for persons seeking to Grow More Christlike Together. The congregation worships on Sundays in English at 9:30 AM and Japanese at 11:00 AM. Persons of all ages experience God's love through friendships, fellowship, learning more about the Bible, becoming disciples of Jesus, and serving others. This historic Japanese American congregation welcomes individuals and families of all ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientation, and gender identity. See the church website for photos and more information, or call to make an appointment to speak with one of the pastors."
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When does West LA United Methodist Church hold services?
West LA United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–12:30 pm, Thursday 9 am–12:30 pm, Friday 9 am–12:30 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12:30 pm, Monday 9 am–12:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–12:30 pm. All times are local to Los Angeles, CA.
- Wednesday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
- Friday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
- Monday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9 am–12:30 pm
Where is West LA United Methodist Church located?
West LA United Methodist Church is located at 1913 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States. The building sits at coordinates 34.04475, -118.45137, placing it in Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Private parking 154 ft
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- Public paid parking 381 ft
- Javan · persian 348 ft
- Siam Chan · thai 453 ft
- Aki · japanese 502 ft
- Colony Cooks 512 ft
- Starbucks · coffee_shop 528 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around West LA United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 90025 area around West LA United Methodist Church is home to 44,429 residents with a median household income of $103,511 and a median age of 34.8 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 West LA 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.
Churches founded the same year as West LA United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Mary's Church Hamilton Village Philadelphia, PA
- Grace Church Newton, MA
- First United Methodist Church of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA
- Asbury United Methodist Church Buffalo, NY
- People's Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
Your Sunday at West LA United Methodist Church
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Questions and answers about West LA United Methodist Church
- What denomination is West LA United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at West LA United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–12:30 pm, Thursday 9 am–12:30 pm, Friday 9 am–12:30 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12:30 pm, Monday 9 am–12:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–12:30 pm
- What is the phone number for West LA United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 310-479-1379.
- Where is West LA United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1913 Purdue Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025, United States.
- When was West LA United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1872.
- How do visitors rate West LA United Methodist Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 18 Google reviews.
- Is West LA 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 West LA United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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