History of SFKUMC

The oldest Korean American Church on the U.S. Mainland.

The SFKUMC was established in 1904 by some of the earliest Korean immigrants to America. The Church then, as it is to some extent now, served as the focal point of the Korean American community.

The procession of saints continues as we look forward to see the mighty work of God and what God has in store for us. We praise God for the blessings on this church community.

Much of the Church's history can be seen in photographs, artifacts and documents on display in the foyer.

You are invited to view on any Sunday during the active hours, or appointments on weekdays.

Starting

• 9/23/1903
  Under the leadership of Chang Ho Ahn,"DoSan", San Francisco Korean Association was organized.
• 1904-1906
  Active outreach work of two lay preachers,Kyung Ho Moon and Hwa Joong Bang, laid the ground work for organizing a church.
• 12/06/1906
  SFKUMC was established and became a member of the American Southern Methodist Church. Joo Sam Yang was appointed to the pastorship.
• 12/21/1908
  The inauguration issue of 'Dae Do', a monthly magazine, came out. This was the first material ever printed in the Korean language in the U.S.
• 1909-1910
  Pastor Byung-Koo Yoon
• 1910-1928
  Pastor Dae -Wee Lee
• 1928-1942
  Rev.Sa Sun Whang was appointed.

Growing

• 1930-
  After two years of construction, KUMC was located in Powell St. in San Francisco.
• 1942-1945
  Rev.Ha-Tai Kim
• 1945-1949
  Rev. Doo-Hwa Im
• 1949-1953
  Rev. Ha-Tae Kim

Moving

• 1988-1999
  Rev.Suk-Chong Yu
• 5/15/1994
  The church moved to Judah St. and had its first Sunday Service.
• 1999-2000
  Rev. Hankyu Park for Korean Ministry
  ?Rev. David E. Park for English Language Ministry.
• 2001-2002
  Rev. Jin Ho Kim
• 2003-2004
  Rev. Taek Kyu Park for Korean Ministry
  Michelle Low for English Ministry (2004)
• 2006
  Rev. Taek Kyu Park Retires
  Rev. Hyo Won Park arrives to lead the Korean Ministry