About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Boulder, Colorado located at 1421 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 4.0-star rating across 15 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 303-442-3770.
e are a United Methodist Church worshiping and serving the Boulder community since 1859. Our Vision: To be an inclusive, progressive Christian community seeking to connect individuals and families of all generations with God's unconditional love. Our Mission: As an inclusive Christian community of faith, we will celebrate our Christian beliefs through worship, fellowship and service in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment; create vital, relevant ministries for diverse generations, families and individuals; promote theological study and spiritual formation; enrich spiritual life through the arts; and encourage witness and action for a more just, loving and peaceful world. We Value: Learning to become more authentic followers of Jesus by sharing and exploring beliefs from our own traditions and the traditions of others whose insight into the divine is seen through different lenses. Celebration of the deepest meanings, values, and hopes in our lives through fellowship, worship, and ritual as part of our spiritual journey. Action based upon our belief in the importance of social action to help bring justice, harmony and equality to the world locally and globally. We are part of the Reconciling Congregations movement within our larger connection of United Methodist Churches reflecting our acceptance of all persons without regard to sexual orientation or other characteristics that may define cultural status. We value education and activities that support health, healing and stewardship of our world, and we want to partner with organizations that participate in building and sustaining healthy persons and healthy communities. We recognize other faiths as valid and honor the efforts of all caring people to bring about a more just and compassionate world. Our Beliefs We believe that God is love and that God loves all people unconditionally. We believe, as Christians, that Jesus is the decisive revelation of God embodied in a human life. We believe that God intends for people to be whole and fully alive, and that Christianity offers a way to fulfill this intention. We believe that humanity is inherently diverse and that differences are to be honored. We believe that Christianity is one faith among many, that there are multiple paths to God and that Christians are called to respect all persons and other faiths and spiritualities. We believe that Holy Communion is a gift offered to all, without restrictions or requirements. We believe that our faith calls us to serve others, to work for social justice and to care for the environment. We believe, as United Methodists, that faith is grounded in Scripture, tradition, reason and experience, and that Scripture is a chorus of voices which sometimes disagree. We believe that the United Methodist motto of ‘Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors' is true to God's vision and to the life and teachings of Jesus and includes all people regardless of race, class, ability, family composition or sexual orientation, or any other barrier to a sense of belonging. This belief supports our membership in the Reconciling Ministries Network of the United Methodist Church. Reconciling Congregation We are part of the Reconciling Congregations movement within our larger connection of United Methodist Churches reflecting our acceptance of all persons without regard to sexual orientation or other characteristics that may define cultural status. What is a Reconciling Congregation? A reconciling congregation is a United Methodist local church that makes a public statement welcoming all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, to participate fully in its congregational life. We are part of the Reconciling Ministries Network, organized in 1984, a growing movement of United Methodist individuals, congregations, campus ministries, and other groups working for the full participation of all people in the United Methodist Church. FUMC Boulder officially became a reconciling congregation in 1997. One of our most important core values is the belief that God loves all persons regardless of how they may be different from mainstream society. We Follow Jesus' teachings to include the marginalized as respected Children of God. As a sign of that belief, we became the only United Methodist church in Boulder County to publicly welcome gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender persons into full participation in our church family. Visit us at www.fumcboulder.org
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When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Monday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm. All times are local to Boulder, CO.
- Wednesday
- 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Thursday
- 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Monday
- 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- Tuesday
- 9:30 am–5:30 pm
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 1421 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.01986, -105.27726, placing it in Boulder, CO 80302.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Pearl & 15th 243 ft
- Public parking 400 ft
- Public parking 692 ft
- Public parking 738 ft
- Public parking 751 ft
- Pearl St & 15th St · RTD 551 ft
- Pearl St & 15th St · RTD 643 ft
- Spruce St & 13th St · RTD 827 ft
- Broadway & Spruce St · RTD 899 ft
- Downtown Boulder Station Gate J · RTD 922 ft
- Luciles 138 ft
- Illegal Pete's Co · burrito, tacos 453 ft
- Ruthie's Boardwalk Social · boardwalk 512 ft
- Postino 558 ft
- Süti & Co · coffee_shop 577 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 80302 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 30,569 residents with a median household income of $56,093 and a median age of 24.2 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.
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Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Thursday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Monday 9:30 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9:30 am–5:30 pm
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 303-442-3770.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1421 Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302, United States.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church 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, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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