First United Methodist Church

About Us

Alive in the City! Embracing the World!

Welcome to our historic congregation in the heart of Grand Rapids. First Church has been a center of hospitality, worship, spiritual formation, mission and outreach ministries for over 175 years.
If you are seeking a congregation where
God is honored and worshiped,
people are encouraged to grow spiritually, and then,
encouraged to bear fruit through ministry involvement...
First Church may be worth exploring.

We look forward to connecting with you.

Vibe: Traditional Liturgy, Downtown, Progressive, Gay affirming, Inclusive, Historic, Multigenerational

Programs: Community Service, Social Justice, Faith and Work, Young Adults, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Nursery, Adult Education, Disability, Seniors Ministry, Children's Ministry

Music: Passionate Reverent, Traditional Hymns

Denomination: United Methodist Church

Size: Medium

Language: English

Founded: 1835

Contact

Phone

616-451-2879

Website

http://www.grandrapidsfumc.org/

Social

Our Services

Sunday

10:00am: Summer Worship (Memorial Day - Labor Day Weekend)
08:15am: Early Service
10:45am: Regular Service
09:15am: Sunday School for all ages

What to Expect

What are services like?
You are welcome to worship among us, participate in any of our activities and attend any of our classes. You will not be asked to stand up or to wear a red ribbon, but you may be greeted and welcomed by any number of our church family. A Friendship Pad is passed during the service and we ask that you sign in. You will receive additional information from our church and a note during the week.

What is the community like?
People come to our church from the far corners of Kent County. Some people walk to church and others drive past many other churches to come here because they want to be a part of a unique experience. We believe and work hard at “Embracing All People.” Every person is a child of God and we accept them as they are. We are diverse in theology. John Wesley believed that “In essentials unity, in non-essentials freedom, in all things charity.” That is what we strive for at First Church.

What if I'm not a Christian?
You are welcome to worship among us, participate in any of our activities and attend any of our classes.