About First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG is a United Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States. First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG was founded in 1763. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG holds a 4.5-star rating across 39 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG parish office answers at +1 215-438-3677.
St. George's United Methodist Church (Philadelphia)
St. George's United Methodist Church, located at the corner of 4th and New Streets, in the Old City neighborhood of Philadelphia, is the oldest Methodist church in continuous use in the United States, beginning in 1769. The congregation was founded in 1767, meeting initially in a sail loft on Dock Street, and in 1769 it purchased the shell of a building which had been erected in 1763 by a German Reformed congregation. At this time, Methodists had not yet broken away from the Anglican Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church was not founded until 1784.
When does First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG hold services?
First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 am–1 pm, Monday 11 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm. All times are local to Philadelphia, PA.
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am–5 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am–5 pm
- Friday
- 9:30 am–5 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10 am–1 pm
- Monday
- 11 am–5 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am–5 pm
Ministries and programs at First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
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Where is First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG located?
First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG is located at 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.03983, -75.17799, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
The ZIP code 19144 area around First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG is home to 47,454 residents with a median household income of $41,078 and a median age of 33.1 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 United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
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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Churches founded the same year as First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
4 other churches with a documented founding year of 1763 are indexed in Churches List.
- Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church Philadelphia, PA
- Historic St. George's United Methodist Church Philadelphia, PA
- Faith United Methodist Church Pittsburgh, PA
- Park Place United Methodist Church Cumberland, MD
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Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5 pm, Friday 9:30 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 am–1 pm, Monday 11 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5 pm
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG?
- You can reach the parish at +1 215-438-3677.
- Where is First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG located?
- The parish is located at 6001 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144, United States.
- When was First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG founded?
- Founded in 1763.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 39 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG 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 United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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