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St Francis in the Forest

St Francis in the Forest is a Methodist church in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is a public profile on The Living Bread, built from OpenStreetMap data and not yet claimed by the church.

Methodist · Johannesburg, South Africa

Public profile based on publicly available church information (source: OpenStreetMap, (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved 2026-08-15). Not yet claimed by this organization.
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Church information

Tradition
Methodist · What is this?
Address
1 Talton Road, Johannesburg
Map
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Getting there

St Francis in the Forest is located in 1 Talton Road, Johannesburg. Get directions, or open the map above.

What to expect at a Methodist church

St Francis in the Forest is part of the Methodist tradition. Learn what Methodist churches believe and how they worship, so a first visit feels a little less unfamiliar.

The Church around St Francis in the Forest

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Churches near St Francis in the Forest

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Churches in Johannesburg

St Francis in the Forest is one of 188 churches mapped in Johannesburg, South Africa on The Living Bread. See all churches in Johannesburg, or find a church near you.

A word and a prayer for this church

The church is not the building; it is Christ’s people, gathered. Over St Francis in the Forest, and over everyone who seeks God in Johannesburg, the Scriptures speak:

“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.”

1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)

“No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.”

1 John 4:12 (KJV)

A prayer: Lord Jesus, be near to the people who gather as St Francis in the Forest. Teach them Your Word, knit them together in love, and make them a light in Johannesburg. Where two or three come together in Your name, You are there. Amen.

Questions about St Francis in the Forest

What denomination is St Francis in the Forest?

St Francis in the Forest is listed as a Methodist church in the open data The Living Bread builds from. A church leader can claim the profile to correct it.

Where is St Francis in the Forest located?

St Francis in the Forest is in Johannesburg, South Africa. You can see it on the map on this page and get directions.

What churches are near St Francis in the Forest?

The Living Bread maps 8 other churches near St Francis in the Forest, each with its own profile and distance, listed on this page.

Does St Francis in the Forest have service times on The Living Bread?

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Is St Francis in the Forest affiliated with The Living Bread?

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