John Street United Methodist Church
New York
NY

10038

John Street United Methodist Church New York NY - photo courtesy of sean s
Christmas concert 2019
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Pastor Elyzabeth Kennedy from Kisumu, Kenya preaching

Who we are

Learning from 250 years of ministry, and following Jesus Christ today, John Street United Methodist Church invites into its fellowship all persons seeking to live in the Christian environment of the Church, and to receive its nurture and assistance throughout the course of their lives. This invitation is extended without regard to one's economic status, education, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political beliefs, ethnic origin, or the present state of their spiritual journey.

We publicly affirm that we welcome all persons to participate fully in the worship, fellowship, educational, and service life of our church.

— Unanimously approved by the John Street Church Conference
October 28, 2013

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Stefanie L. Bennett
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44 John St
New York, NY 10038
United States
Phone: (212) 269-0014

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Romans 12:12

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

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Sunday Service - Sundays at 11am – 44 John Street, Zoom, or Facebook
Wonderful Wednesdays - Wednesdays at 12:15pm – 44 John Street

Service Times last updated on the 12th of November, 2023


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John Street United Methodist Church New York NY - photo courtesy of sean s
Christmas concert 2019
Teh sanctuary decorated for Christmas
Pastor Elyzabeth Kennedy from Kisumu, Kenya preaching



John Street United Methodist Church History

The John Street United Methodist Church – also known as Old John Street Methodist Episcopal Church – located at 44 John Street between Nassau and William Streets in the Financial District of Manhattan, New York City was built in 1841 in the Georgian style, with the design attributed to William Hurry and/or Philip Embury. The congregation is the oldest Methodist congregation in North America, founded on October 12, 1766 as the Wesleyan Society in America.

The Society built its first church, a blue stucco barn called the Wesley Chapel, on this site in 1768; its design was attributed to Barbara Heck. Timber from the Chapel was later used in building the Bowery Village Methodist Church and the Park Avenue United Methodist Church. The second church on this site was built in 1817-18, and the extravagance of the building provoked a secession from the congregation by Rev. William Stillwell. The third church, the current one, was necessitated by the widening of John Street.

The church was designated a New York City Landmark in 1965 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. In 1984, the church sold its air rights to 33 Maiden Lane.

Hymnist Fanny Crosby was a member of the church congregation for many years.

From: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Street_Methodist_Church


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John Street Church, July, 1888
View of the First Methodist Church in John St. New York - the first erected in America 1768



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