WEB: www.smithfieldchurch.org
PHONE: (412) 281-1811

Smithfield United Church of Christ is the oldest organized church in the city of Pittsburgh.

The church’s history indeed dates back to 1782 when the Smithfield congregation was founded. At that time, Pittsburgh was only a small village numbering around 250 people, many of whom were German.  In 1787, the descendants of English nobleman William Penn (1644-1718) gave the little congregation a deed to property on Smithfield Street. No buildings were erected on this plot until 1791 (the land being so far out of town . The current structure was designed by noted architect Henry Hornbostel (1867-1961) in Gothic style.

German heritage remains both visible and honored.  In the sanctuary, you will find the inscriptions “Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe” (meaning “Glory to God in the highest”) and “Ein’ feste burg ist unser Gott” (meaning “A mighty fortress is our God”).

STANDARD OPERATING HOURS:
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PARKING: 
There is public parking available across from the church.

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Address
620 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States