Methodist Churches

Protestant churches often were named based on their location and if a church moved with the membership, the name of the church may have changed accordingly. The street addresses and dates in the following table represent our best effort to provide accurate information. However, the reader should keep in mind that the information was compiled from a variety of sources including community and church histories and therefore some of the dates may be inconsistent.


Bibliography


Tucker, Frank C. The Methodist Church in Missouri 1798–1939. Nashville, Tennessee: Parthenon Press, 1966.


Methodist Churches


Churches Approximate
Dates		 Year, Address, & Tidbits
Arlington United Methodist 1914–Open • 1914  5404 St. Louis Ave.
• 1915  Arlington Ave.
• 1920  2801 Union Blvd.
• 1961  3770 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton
Clergy
Asbury United Methodist 1914–Open • 1914  Leffingwell Ave. & Pine St.
• 1918  8400 N. Broadway Blvd.
• 1924  Taylor & St. Ferdinand Sts.
• 1952  4001 Maffitt St.
Clergy
Beckville Methodist Church 1892–1911 • (see Christy Memorial United Methodist)
Bellefontaine United Methodist 1806–Open • 1806  Private home
• 1854  10600 Bellefontaine Rd., Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bethel United Methodist 1859–Open • 1859  2500 Wild Horse Creek Rd., Wildwood•
• 1873  17500 Manchester Rd., Pond
Clergy
Bridgeton Methodist Episcopal 1844–1901 • 1850  Bridgeton Station Rd., Bridgeton
Clergy
Cabanne United Methodist 1896–Open • 1896  Goodfellow & Union Aves.
• 1897  Vernon & Arcade Aves.
• 1902  5760 Bartmer Ave.
Clergy
Carondelet Methodist Episcopal   • See Kingshighway United Methodist
Centenary United Methodist 1821–Open • This is the second oldest Methodist church in St. Louis. In 2005, the address was 55 Plaza Square; however, it is the same downtown location as in 1842.
• 1821  4th & Myrtle Sts.
• 1839  5th & Gratiot Sts.
• 1841  5th & Pine Sts.
• 1842  N. 16th St. at Pine
• 2006  55 Plaza Sq.
Clergy
Central Methodist 1869–1890  
Chouteau Avenue Methodist 1848–1887 • This church merged into Lafayette Park United Methodist in 1888.
• 1850  8th St. & Chouteau Blvd.
• 1888  Lafayette Park
Christ Community United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  8841 Lucas & Hunt Rd., Jennings
Christ Methodist Unknown–1952 • This church merged into Union United Methodist.
Christy Memorial United Methodist 1892–Open • Formerly Beckville Methodist Church South until 1911.
• 1892  Morganford Rd. & Chippewa St.
• 1911  4601 Morganford Rd. & Neosho St.
Clergy
Clayton United Methodist 1888–Open • 1888  101 N. Bemiston Ave. at Maryland Ave., Clayton
Clifton Heights Methodist Episcopal 1888–Closed • The Clifton Heights church burned in 1905 and the name was inadvertently changed to Dr. Fry Memorial Methodist.
• 1888  Frisco Park, (formerly the Scullin Steel Mill site)
• 1892  2501 Clifton Ave.
Concord Trinity United Methodist 1856–Open • This church originally called Trinity Methodist Episcopal.
• 1955  5275 S. Lindbergh Blvd., Concord
Clergy
Cook Avenue Methodist Episcopal 1885–Closed  
Ebenezer or Elmbank Methodist 1885–1937 • This church was called Ebenezer or Elmbank Methodist. Refer to Salem in Ladue United Methodist.
1885  Taylor & Cottage Aves. (used Ebenezer name)
• 1903  4435 Elmbank Ave. (used Elmbank name)
• 1937  Closed and merged with Salem-in-Ladue United Methodist.
Eden Methodist Episcopal 1852–Closed • Overland
Ellisville United Methodist 1962–Open • 1962  1355 Clayton Rd., Ellisville
• 2006  15977 Clayton Rd., Ellisville
Clergy
Epworth Church   • This church merged with Winsor Methodist in 1955.
• 1950  Warne & Maffitt Aves.
• 1955  1525 Orchid Ave.
Faith United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  4200 Kossuth Ave.
Fenton United Methodist 1860–Open • 1860  Mound & Main Sts., Fenton
• 1955  800 Gravois Rd., Fenton
Ferguson United Methodist 1886–Open • 1887  Tiffin & Clark Aves., Ferguson
• 1912  33 S. Florissant Rd., Ferguson
Clergy
First United Methodist, Kinloch 1904–Closed • 1904  5838 Jackson St., Kinloch
• 1970s  Martin Luther King Blvd., Kinloch
First United Methodist of Webster Groves 1895–Open • Originally named Tuxedo Park Methodist Church.
• 1895  667 Atalanta Ave., Webster Groves
• 1909  600 N. Bompart & Fairview Aves., Webster Groves.
Fourth Street Church 1822–Closed • 1822  4th & Myrtle Sts.
Clergy
Fry Memorial Methodist 1888–Closed • 1888  2501 Clifton Ave.
German Zion Methodist 1897–Closed • 1897  Carondelet
Grace United Methodist 1892–Open • In 1914 this facility was known as Lindell Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church.
• 1892  Garrison & Lucas Aves.
• 1914  360 N. Skinker Blvd.
• 2006  6199 Waterman Ave., University City
Clergy
Green Trails United Methodist 1967–Open • 1967  14237 Ladue Rd., Chesterfield
Harlam Place Methodist 1890–1947 • This church merged into Union United Methodist in 1947.
• 1890  Fyler Ave. at Jamieson Ave.
Haven Street Methodist   • See Mellow Memorial United Methodist
Immanuel United Methodist 1885–Open • For the first few years this facility was known as Benton Methodist Church. In 1890, the church had a “naming contest” and it became Immanuel Methodist.
• 1885  Bruno & Forest Aves., Maplewood (then Benton)
• 1926  2105 McCausland Ave., Maplewood
Kingshighway United Methodist 1877–Open • This church was originally called Carondelet Methodist Episcopal Church.
• 1877  Courtois & Schirmer Sts.
• 1890  Blow St. & Virginia Ave.
• 1914  Kingshighway Blvd. & Colorado Ave.
• 2006  900 Bellerive Blvd.
Clergy
Kirkwood United Methodist 1869–Open • 1877  201 W. Adams Ave., at Clay Ave., Kirkwood
Clergy
Lafayette Park United Methodist 1838–Open • Formed from Wesley Chapel & Chouteau Avenue Methodist.
• 1848  8th St. & Chouteau Ave.
• 1873  Chouteau Ave.
• 1888  2300 Lafayette at Missouri Aves.
LaSalle United Methodist 1920–Open • This church was originally called Compton Hill Methodist, formed from Union Memorial Methodist. The church was named LaSalle in 1921.
• 1920  Cardinal & LaSalle Aves.
• 1921  Montrose & LaSalle Aves.
• 2006  3115 Park Ave.
Clergy
Lewis Memorial Chapel Unknown–Open • 2006  587 Lewis Rd., Eureka
Lindell Avenue Methodist Episcopal 1892–1914 • In 1914, this facility moved and changed the name to Grace United Methodist.
• 1892  340 N. Skinker Blvd.
Manchester United Methodist 1827–Open • 1827  129 Woods Mill Rd., Manchester
Clergy
Maplewood United Methodist 1902–Open • 1902  7415 Flora & Sutton Sts., Maplewood
Marvin Park United Methodist 1927–Open • 1927  St. Charles Rock Rd., at Woodson Rd., Overland
Clergy
Mellow Memorial United Methodist 1857–Open • This church was originally called Carondelet Methodist. In 1920, the name was changed to Haven Street Methodist and in 1941 the name was again changed to Mellow Memorial Methodist.
• 1857  Virginia & Haven Sts.
• 1904  6701 Virginia St.
Memorial United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  2157 S. Jefferson Ave.
Mount Auburn Methodist 1847–1970s • Merged into Wesley Methodist in the 1970s.
Mount Zion United Methodist 1870–Open • The original church and cemetery were on Olive St. Rd. The property was sold and the cemetery moved to Hiram Memorial Park (now Forever Bellerive) on Mason Rd.
• 1867  Olive Rd. at Craig Rd., Creve Coeur
• 1962  1485 Craig Rd., Creve Coeur
Clergy
Normandy United Methodist 1943–Open • The facility was originally named The Church of Our Redeemer, but only for one year. In 1945, Wagoner Place Methodist merged with Normandy United Methodist.
• 1944  8000 Natural Bridge Rd., Normandy
North Hills United Methodist 1957–Open • 1957  New Halls Ferry Rd., North Hills
• 2006  10771 Trask Ave., North Hills
Clergy
North Park United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  1525 Orchid St.
Salem-in-Ladue United Methodist 1841–Open • This church was considered the “The Cathedral of German Methodism” and one of the founders of the Central Wesleyan College in Warrenton, Missouri. This facility merged with Zoar Methodist in 1922 and with Eden Methodist in 1937.
• 1841  7th & Carr Sts.
• 1847  10th & Wash (Cole) Sts.
• 1873  15th & Wash (Cole) Sts.
• 1905  Pendleton & Page Aves.
• 1925  Kingshighway Blvd. & Cote Brilliant Ave.
• 1958  1200 Lindbergh Blvd. at Highway 40, Frontenac
Clergy
Salem in Ballwin United Methodist 1847–Open • 1870  14825 Manchester Rd., Ballwin
Clergy
Samaritan Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  4234 Washington Ave.
Scruggs Memorial United Methodist 1905–Closed • 1905  Grand & Connecticut Aves.
• 1930  3443 Grace Ave. at Fairview Ave.
Shaw Avenue United Methodist 1898–Open • Shaw Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South was previously named Tyler Place Methodist and in 1901 the name became Shaw Avenue Methodist.
• 1898  1604 Tower Grove Ave. at Shaw Ave.
• 1901  4265 Shaw Blvd.
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  3975 N Highway 67, Florissant
St. John’s United Methodist 1868–Open • The original name was St. John’s Methodist Church South.
• 1868  2901 Locust St. at Ewing Sts.
• 1900  5000 Washington Ave. at Kingshighway Blvd.
Clergy
St. Luke’s United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  2761 Telegraph Rd., Mehlville
St. Mark’s United Methodist 1954–Open • 1955  360 Graham Rd., Florissant
Clergy
St. Paul’s Methodist Church 1838–Closed • 1838  2nd St. & Main St.
• 1844  Broadway Ave. & Howard Sts.
• 1867  10th & Benton Sts.
• 1872  1927 St. Louis Ave.
Clergy
Stephan Memorial United Methodist 1908–Open • This church was originally named Thomas Station, then renamed Walton Road Methodist. In 1913 it was renamed Stephan Memorial Methodist
• 2006  2730 Walton Ave., Charlack
Clergy
Trinity Methodist 1846–Closed • Formerly Mount Auburn Methodist.
• Formerly at Lucas & Hunt Rd., Normandy
Trinity Methodist Episcopal   • (see Concord Trinity United Methodist)
Trinity Mission 1895–Church • This was an early African American church.
• 1895  14th & Poplar Sts.
Tyler Place Methodist   • (see Shaw Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church South)
Clergy
Union Memorial United Methodist 1846–Open • This was an early African American church. This church was instrumental in the establishment of many other congregations.
• 1846  Broadway Blvd., between Morgan & Franklin Aves.
• 1873  1008 Wash St. (now Cole)
• 1920  Leffingwell & Pine Aves.
• 2006  1141 Belt Ave.
Union United Methodist 1862–Open • This church merged with Christ Methodist in 1952.
• 1880  Garrison & Lucas Aves.
• 1952  Pernod & Watson Aves.
• 2006  3543 Watson Rd.
Unity United Methodist Unknown–Open • 2006  627 Cornell Ave.
University United Methodist 1909–Open • 1909  6901 Washington Ave., University City
Clergy
Valley Park United Methodist 1904–Open • This facility was originally named Scruggs Chapel.
• 1904  436 Valley School Dr., Valley Park
Clergy
Village Church of St. Louis 1911–Open • See Vinita Park United Methodist.
• 2006  8145 Page Ave., Vinita Park
Vinita Park United Methodist 1911–Open • This church is now called Village Church of St. Louis.
• 1911  8145 Page Ave & Harrison Ave., Vinita Park
Clergy
Wagoner Place Methodist 1890–1945 • This church merged with Normandy United Methodist in 1945.
Webster Groves United Methodist 1908–Open • 1908  Cornell Ave., Webster Groves
Clergy
Wesley Chapel 1843–1848 • Merged into Chouteau Avenue Methodist in 1848.
• 1844  Paul St.
Winsor Methodist 1901–1955 • Winsor merged with the Presbyterian church about 1914 and then merged with Epworth Church in 1955.
• 1902  838 McLaran Ave.
Zion United Methodist 1890–Open • 2006  1603 Union Rd.
Clergy
Zion in the Valley 1886–1938 • 1886  1912 Wesley Ave.
• 1938  Burned
Zoar Methodist 1888–1922 • (see Salem Methodist) This church was sometimes called Gano Church.
• 1888  Prairie & Penrose Sts.
• 1889  Gano & Carter Aves.
• 1922  Closed & merged with Salem Methodist