About First Ottumwa
First Ottumwa is a Methodist church located at 202 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501. You can reach First Ottumwa at +15156845451.
First Ottumwa is one of 51 churches we list in Ottumwa, among 5,166 across Iowa. It falls within Wapello County. It is counted among 581 in the Methodist tradition across Iowa.
Where is First Ottumwa located?
First Ottumwa is located at 202 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501. The building sits at coordinates 41.04437, -92.42906, placing it in Ottumwa, IA 52501.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 202 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501
- Coordinates
- 41.044369, -92.42906
- Latitude
- 41.044369
- Longitude
- -92.42906
- Directions
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The neighborhood around First Ottumwa
The ZIP code 52501 area around First Ottumwa is home to 30,535 residents with a median household income of $55,801 and a median age of 38.5 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 Ottumwa
Methodists worship with a blend of structured liturgy and heartfelt singing — a Wesleyan inheritance.
- Service length is about an hour. Expect hymn singing, readings, prayers, a sermon, and often Holy Communion.
- Communion is an "open table" — anyone seeking Christ is welcome to receive.
- Dress is casual to business-casual.
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Questions and answers about First Ottumwa
- What denomination is First Ottumwa?
- This church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is First Ottumwa located?
- First Ottumwa is located at 202 E 4th St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501.
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