First Houston United Methodist Church

About this church

First Houston United Methodist Church is a downtown congregation at 1320 Main Street, established in 1839. Traditional worship takes place every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary, blending traditional elements with contemporary ones and a choir-led music program, and it is also available online. A second service, Altar Umoja, offers African-flavored worship including songs in Swahili and French; people gather for a shared meal at 11:30 a.m. and worship begins at noon on the second floor, with translation devices available on request. On the first Sunday of each month, both congregations worship and take Communion together at 11 a.m. A half-hour prayer and Communion service is held in the chapel on Wednesdays at noon.

Adult Sunday school fellowship begins at 9:30 a.m. on the fourth floor, with classes starting around 10:00 a.m. Children's programs meet on Sunday mornings in the Main Street Indoor Park, with early childhood care from infants through Pre-K, elementary Sunday school for kindergarten through fourth grade, and Kids' Church, while students in grades 5 through 12 meet on the sixth floor. Adult groups include United Women of Faith, a sewing group, a prayer shawl ministry, men's ministry, and Walk to Emmaus. Outreach includes Lifeline Ministry for unhoused neighbors and a monthly household assistance program. Free Sunday parking is available at lots on Travis and Clay streets.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Home page: worship times, address · Worship page: services and Sunday school · About: history, parking, beliefs · Family ministry

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