Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church

About this church

Fairmount Avenue United Methodist Church in St. Paul worships Sundays at 10:00 a.m. in person and online. Its “energetically traditional” service combines classical music, liturgy, prayer, children's participation, a sermon, and open Communion on the first Sunday of each month. Street parking surrounds the Macalester-area church, with accessible spaces beside the building and a staffed accessible entrance at Fairmount and Saratoga. Fellowship with coffee, lemonade, and treats follows worship during the summer; from September through May, all-age Sunday School begins at 9:00. Nursery care is available for children five and younger.

Fairmount has worshiped in St. Paul for more than 170 years and describes itself as a joyful, thoughtful, justice-seeking, rainbow-inclusive community. Children's and youth programs combine Bible learning, friendship, creative activities, and service, with Wednesday gatherings during the school year. Local work addresses food insecurity and homelessness through school food packs, monthly pantry donations, and shelter meals; other priorities include creation care, racial justice, and full LGBTQIA+ inclusion. The church's age, classical worship, and established neighborhood setting coexist with a candidly progressive public identity. Visitors therefore get a clear picture of both the Sunday experience and the social commitments shaping congregational life.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Visitor parking, worship style, Communion, nursery, and Sunday School · 170-year history and neighborhood identity · Children's Sunday and Wednesday programs · Youth schedule and activities

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Open Communion — first Sunday of each month
• Children's and youth programs — Wednesday evenings during the school year

Location