About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Iowa City, Iowa located at 214 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA 52245. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 32 Google reviews. You can reach First United Methodist Church at (319) 337-2857.
irst United Methodist Church offers a variey of worship opportunities from casual and contemporary to formal and traditional. We invite you to try them all and find the one that most meets your needs and lifestyle.
When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–1 PM, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Iowa City, IA.
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–1 PM
- Monday
- 8 AM–4 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–4 PM
Ministries and programs at First United Methodist Church
- · Little Angels Learning Center
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 214 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA 52245. The building sits at coordinates 41.66276, -91.53275, placing it in Iowa City, IA 52240.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 305 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Public parking 489 ft
- Public parking 522 ft
- Public parking 541 ft
- Pop's Barbeque 220 ft
- Midnight Coffee · coffee_shop 440 ft
- Oasis · greek 564 ft
- Hamburg Inn No. 2 · american 614 ft
- St. Burch Tavern 630 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 21, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 52240 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 36,475 residents with a median household income of $52,727 and a median age of 26.7 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.
Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church
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.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 AM–4 PM, Thursday 8 AM–4 PM, Friday 8 AM–4 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–1 PM, Monday 8 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–4 PM
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach First United Methodist Church at (319) 337-2857.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 214 E Jefferson St, Iowa City, IA 52245.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 32 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent First United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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