# Central Methodist Church

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Central Methodist Church stands in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, as a Methodist place of worship and community gathering. Its welcoming, functional design reflects a tradition centred on service and shared responsibility.

Social activism forms a central part of its history, with events and campaigns supporting equality, justice and human rights. In 2019, the church offered temporary sanctuary to refugees removed from nearby United Nations offices, under Reverend Alan Storey’s leadership.

People have gathered here for worship, support and advocacy, linking the building’s religious purpose with Cape Town’s wider social life. Its clearest concrete legacy remains that refuge for displaced people seeking safety and a better life.

- City: [Cape Town](https://mytuur.com/en/city/cape-town/)

## Photos

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