About First Church of the Nazarene
First Church of the Nazarene is a Church of the Nazarene Church in Columbia, Missouri located at 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, United States. First Church of the Nazarene was founded in 1909. As of April 2026, First Church of the Nazarene holds a 5.0-star rating across 3 Google reviews. The First Church of the Nazarene parish office answers at +15734745787.
ervice start times: Sunday traditional 8:30am, Sunday School 9:30am, Contemporary 10:45am, Evening 6:00pm, Wed 7:00pm
Church of the Nazarene
The Church of the Nazarene is an evangelical Christian denomination that emerged in North America from the Wesleyan-Holiness movement within Methodism during the late 19th century. Its members are commonly referred to as Nazarenes.
Where is First Church of the Nazarene located?
First Church of the Nazarene is located at 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, United States. The building sits at coordinates 38.98583, -92.29909, placing it in Columbia, MO 65202.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 948 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Church of the Nazarene
The ZIP code 65202 area around First Church of the Nazarene is home to 47,776 residents with a median household income of $66,384 and a median age of 35.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Church of the Nazarene
Churches of the Nazarene are in the Wesleyan–holiness tradition, emphasizing a transformed life and accessible worship.
- About an hour: contemporary and traditional music, Scripture, a teaching sermon, and occasional Communion.
- Communion is open. Dress is casual.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as First Church of the Nazarene
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1909 are indexed in Churches List.
- Houston First Church of the Nazarene Houston, TX
- Iowa City Church of the Nazarene Iowa City, IA
- Union Park Church of the Nazarene Orlando, FL
- United Church of the Nazarene Orlando, FL
- Faith Journey Church of the Nazarene Olathe, KS
First Church of the Nazarene by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Church of the Nazarene
- What denomination is First Church of the Nazarene?
- This parish is part of the Church of the Nazarene tradition.
- Where is First Church of the Nazarene located?
- The parish is located at 2601 Blue Ridge Rd, Columbia, MO 65202, United States.
- When was First Church of the Nazarene founded?
- Founded in 1909.
- How do visitors rate First Church of the Nazarene?
- 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3 Google reviews.
- Is First Church of the Nazarene the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent First Church of the Nazarene, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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