A modest timber church that has served Half Moon Bay since 1872, surviving earthquake and time.
At a glance
The Community United Methodist Church is a historic church in Half Moon Bay, California. Built in 1872 as the Methodist Episcopal Church at Half Moon Bay, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The building measures 30 by 50 feet in plan, with side walls 20 feet tall.
History
The church was erected in 1872. It survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, although the shaking knocked it off its foundation. The congregation remains active today as a United Methodist community.
What you see
The church’s simple rectangular frame measures 30 by 50 feet. Its side walls rise 20 feet. The scale is modest and direct.
Cultural significance
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, the church is recognized for its role in the local community and its survival as an early Half Moon Bay building.
Key facts
- Country: United States
- City: Half Moon Bay
- Coordinates: 37.4628, -122.4269
Practical information & getting there
The church is located in Half Moon Bay, California. Confirm service times and access with the local congregation before visiting.
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