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. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers 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.
First United Methodist Church (Des Moines, Iowa)
First United Methodist Church is located in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, United States. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1984 as First Methodist Episcopal Church, which is its original name.
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 308 ft
- Public parking 433 ft
- Public parking 482 ft
- Public parking 509 ft
- Public parking 541 ft
- Pop's Barbeque 197 ft
- Midnight Coffee · coffee_shop 417 ft
- Oasis · greek 541 ft
- Hamburg Inn No. 2 · american 587 ft
- Banditos · mexican 636 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Neoclassical architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Hyacinth Church Chicago, IL · est. 1921
- Faith Christian Family Church Clovis, NM
- United Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1899
- Roosevelt Community Church Phoenix, AZ
- St. William Philadelphia, PA · est. 1956
Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church
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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 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 the parish at (319) 337-2857.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish 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.
- What is the architecture of First United Methodist Church?
- First United Methodist Church is a Neoclassical architecture building, designed by Proudfoot & Bird.
- 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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