United methodist church · IN · est. 1889 · Verified 14 days ago

Anderson First United Methodist Church

1215 JACKSON STREET, Anderson, IN 46016
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4.4 · 54 Google reviews

About Anderson First United Methodist Church


Anderson First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Anderson, Indiana located at 1215 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016. Anderson First United Methodist Church was founded in 1889. As of April 2026, Anderson First United Methodist Church holds a 4.4-star rating across 54 Google reviews. The Anderson First United Methodist Church parish office answers at (765) 643-6977.

We are in the heart of downtown Anderson. This gives us a unique window on the community in which we serve the urban dwellers as well as those who come from surrounding suburbs and communities. We offer a wide variety of experiences from local and global mission work, excellent music, spiritual growth, and compelling messages for any and all who attend."

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When does Anderson First United Methodist Church hold services?


Anderson First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM. All times are local to Anderson, IN.

Wednesday
9 AM–4 PM
Thursday
9 AM–4 PM
Friday
9 AM–12 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
9 AM–12 PM
Monday
9 AM–4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM–4 PM

Where is Anderson First United Methodist Church located?


Anderson First United Methodist Church is located at 1215 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016. The building sits at coordinates 40.10380, -85.68104, placing it in Anderson, IN 46016.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Transit within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around Anderson First United Methodist Church


The ZIP code 46016 area around Anderson First United Methodist Church is home to 18,924 residents with a median household income of $33,720 and a median age of 33.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

18,924 Residents in ZIP 46016
33.7 Median age
$33,720 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at Anderson 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.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Churches founded the same year as Anderson First United Methodist Church


5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1889 are indexed in Churches List.

Your Sunday at Anderson First United Methodist Church


Service window 9 AM–12 PM
Nearest transit Anderson, IN · 243 ft
Coffee after The Toast Cafe · 751 ft

Anderson First United Methodist Church by the numbers


137 Years of continuous worship since 1889
54 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about Anderson First United Methodist Church


What denomination is Anderson First United Methodist Church?
This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
What are the service times at Anderson First United Methodist Church?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–4 PM, Thursday 9 AM–4 PM, Friday 9 AM–12 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–4 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–4 PM
What is the phone number for Anderson First United Methodist Church?
You can reach the parish at (765) 643-6977.
Where is Anderson First United Methodist Church located?
The parish is located at 1215 Jackson St, Anderson, IN 46016.
When was Anderson First United Methodist Church founded?
Founded in 1889.
How do visitors rate Anderson First United Methodist Church?
4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 54 Google reviews.
Is Anderson 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 Anderson First United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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