Local Churches

While there are many United Methodist churches in the area, the one that is the closest to Rice University is St. Paul's United Methodist Church, which is located at 5501 South Main Street across from the Museum of Fine Arts and near the Museum District Metro Rail stop. Worship services are held every Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:05 and the College Sunday School Class meets at 9:45 in Room S-104, which is on the bottom level underneath the sanctuary.

The Sunday School class includes primarily undergraduate college students from Rice University and Houston-area colleges. Study and discussions center on a wide range of topics about what it means to live the life that God is calling you to lead in the world today. The class will often join with the Rice Wesley Foundation for social and outreach events.

If you have questions about Sunday morning activities at St Paul’s UMC, please contact the Wesley Foundation Campus Minister, Rev. Holly Ebel at hebel@stpaulshouston.org or (713) 728-0527 extension 12.