About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist parish located at 1001 PLEASANT STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50309. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +15152446209.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 1001 PLEASANT STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50309. The building sits at coordinates 41.58419, -93.62200, placing it in Des Moines, IA 50309.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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 parishes 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 84001295, added to the Register on 1984-04-12.
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 parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1001 PLEASANT STREET, Des Moines, IA, 50309.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 84001295, added 1984-04-12.
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