Methodist
Manhattan

Walk in American Methodism's early steps in NYC. Register now.

Sponsors GCAH  •  John Street UMC

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Time Oct 11, 2025  •  10am‑2:30pm
Location John Street UMC ( map )
Contact Rev. Stefanie Bennett ( email )

Manhattan is home to John Street United Methodist Church, the oldest Methodist society on the continent. But so much more Methodist history is right beyond its doors. Join us for a walking tour of Lower Manhattan where Methodists have been gathering for 258 years. And uncover the stories of “the people called Methodists."

From the site of the first meeting of our congregation in Philip Embury’s home to the "Old Rigging Loft" where Captain Webb first found the nascent congregation to the Five Points Mission, we will follow the steps of those who established Methodism in New York and beyond.

Additional info

• Advance registration is required ($20 per person, payable by cash or check at the event)
• Lunch is provided. Please email johnstreetchurch@gmail.com if you have questions or dietary restrictions.
• The tour will involve walking long distances on the streets of Lower Manhattan. Comfortable shoes and a jacket are suggested.
• Weather-related cancellations will be announced by email 12 hours in advance.