About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 312 3RD STREET, Elyria, OH, 44035. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +14403226622.
First United Methodist Church is one of 76 churches we list in Elyria, among 15,714 across Ohio. It falls within Lorain County and the Cleveland, OH metro area. It is counted among 885 in the United Methodist tradition across Ohio. Its fabric is recorded as Gothic Revival.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 312 3RD STREET, Elyria, OH, 44035. The building sits at coordinates 41.36533, -82.10835, placing it in Elyria, OH 44035.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 312 3RD Street, Elyria, OH, 44035
- Coordinates
- 41.365326, -82.108345
- Latitude
- 41.365326
- Longitude
- -82.108345
- Directions
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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 79002730, added to the Register on 1979-08-13.
Read the official NPS nomination for First United Methodist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
First United Methodist Church by the numbers
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 312 3RD STREET, Elyria, OH, 44035.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 79002730, added 1979-08-13.
- What is the architecture of First United Methodist Church?
- First United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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