Unitarian Church in Charleston

Unitarian Church in Charleston
The Unitarian Church in Charleston
Religion
AffiliationUnitarian Universalist Association
LeadershipThe Reverend Rebecca Hinds, Minister

Community Minister, Rev. Nathan Woodliff-Stanley



Location
Location4 Archdale Street, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A.
Geographic coordinates32°46′43″N 79°56′03″W / 32.7785°N 79.9342°W / 32.7785; -79.9342]
Architecture
Architect(s)Francis D. Lee
StyleEnglish Gothic architecture
Completed1787
Website
Unitarian Church in Charleston

The Unitarian Church in Charleston, home to a Unitarian Universalist congregation, is a historic church located at 4 Archdale Street in Charleston, South Carolina. It is the oldest Unitarian church in the South and the second oldest church building on the peninsula of Charleston.

The church has received Welcoming Congregation status from the Unitarian Universalist Association as well as Green Sanctuary certification. It is known in Charleston for its social justice activities.

The Unitarian Church in Charleston was declared a National Historic Landmark.[1] in 1976.[2][3] The church is open to the public for tours at designated times and hosts public concerts, lectures, and programs related to contemporary social and political issues. Visit the church’s website for details.

  1. ^ National Park Service listing
  2. ^ "Unitarian Church". National Historic Landmark summary listing. National Park Service. Retrieved February 16, 2008.
  3. ^ Tray Stephenson and Bernard Kearse (April 25, 1973), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Unitarian Church (pdf), National Park Service and Accompanying one photo, exterior, from 1973 (32 KB)