St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Houston, Texas
Contact & Location for St. Paul's United Methodist Church
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Service Times for St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Sunday 8:30 AM
Worship
Sunday 11:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
Parking is free in two lots across Fannin Street from the sanctuary.
What their website says
Parking is free in two lots across Fannin Street from the sanctuary.
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
you can watch St. Paul’s worship services via live-stream at 8:30 or 11:00 am.
Leadership
Rev. Dr. Jeff McDonald
Senior Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Dr. Jeff McDonald, Senior Pastor
Programs & Ministries at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
About St. Paul's United Methodist Church
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church is a United Methodist congregation in Houston’s Museum District. Led by Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeff McDonald, the church describes itself as a “cathedral for the city” and centers its life around vibrant worship, hospitality, and faith formation. Children’s ministry includes Sunday School for ages 3 through 5th grade at 9:45 AM, and Children’s Church is available during the 11 AM service. Youth Sunday School also meets at 9:45 AM.
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Care & support
Prayer & Lay Visitation Team
What their website says
Each week our prayer team meets
Health Clinic
What their website says
The UH-St. Paul’s Health Clinic provides care for the physical needs of our community.
Healing Circles
What their website says
Healing circles provide space for the community to find healing and wholeness.
Recovery Ministries
Addiction recovery
What their website says
Recovery Ministries Experience strength, hope, and recovery at St. Paul’s.
Serving the community
UH-St. Paul’s Health Clinic
Medical & dental
What their website says
The UH-St. Paul’s Health Clinic provides care for the physical needs of our community.
EAC food and clothing pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
the EAC food and clothing pantry.
MacGregor Elementary tutoring
Tutoring
What their website says
assist with tutoring, teacher appreciation efforts, and campus beautification
Groups & programs
Fe y Esperanza
What their website says
Fe y Esperanza (Faith and Hope) is a Latinx community connected with St. Paul’s.
Ordinary Life
What their website says
Ordinary Life Led by Rev. Dr. Bill Kerley
History & building
Founded in 1906
The church began in 1905 and was constituted on January 14, 1906. The first worship service in the new building was held on February 2, 1930, and the sanctuary opened on November 2, 1930.
What their website says
Since its beginnings in 1905, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church has been a place where people meet God.
Hosts weddings
What their website says
St. Paul's for your wedding ceremony.
St. Paul’s School
What their website says
St. Paul’s SchoolLearn more about our preschool”}},
Spaces available to rent
Sanctuary, Chapel
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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