Bering Memorial United Methodist Church

Originally known as the First German Methodist Church of Houston, this congregation was organized in 1848 by the Rev. Charles Goldberg. Most of the charter members were German immigrants, including August and Conrad Bering, two brothers who had come to Texas in 1846 with their parents. The name of the church was changed in 1911 to honor this founding family. About the same time, English was introduced into the worship services. The congregation met at Milam and McKinney streets from 1858 until 1924, when it moved to this location.

Bering Memorial United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Houston, Harris County, dedicated in 1984. It is one of 422 historical markers documented in Harris County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 849 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.7413, -95.3973 near Houston. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rothko Chapel (historic place), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Fondren Mansion, Link-Lee House, and University of St. Thomas.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5201010617. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.