About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 518 19TH STREET NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35203. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +12052543186.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 518 19TH STREET NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35203. The building sits at coordinates 33.51816, -86.81057, placing it in Birmingham, AL 35203.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 35203 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 3,157 residents with a median household income of $42,596 and a median age of 39.9 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
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.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 82001605, added to the Register on 1982-12-27.
Read the official NPS nomination for First United Methodist Church →
Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church?
- This church is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 518 19TH STREET NORTH, Birmingham, AL, 35203.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 82001605, added 1982-12-27.
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