About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 801 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Jonesboro, AR, 72401. First United Methodist Church was founded in 1889. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +18709327479.
First United Methodist Church is one of 134 churches we list in Jonesboro, among 5,689 across Arkansas. It falls within Craighead County and the Jonesboro, AR metro area. It is counted among 6 United Methodist churches in Jonesboro, part of 224 in the United Methodist tradition across Arkansas.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 801 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Jonesboro, AR, 72401. The building sits at coordinates 35.83563, -90.70514, placing it in Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 801 South Main Street, Jonesboro, AR, 72401
- Coordinates
- 35.835633, -90.705138
- Latitude
- 35.835633
- Longitude
- -90.705138
- Directions
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The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 72401 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 42,159 residents with a median household income of $42,460 and a median age of 34.2 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.
Churches founded the same year as First United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1889 are indexed in Churches List.
- St. Mary of Perpetual Help Chicago, IL
- Calvary Episcopal Cathedral Sioux Falls, SD
- Yet United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
- Hermon Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Unity Church of God Chicago, IL
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 801 SOUTH MAIN STREET, Jonesboro, AR, 72401.
- When was First United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1889.
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