About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Emporia, Kansas located at 823 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 61 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +16203426186.
unday morning worship services at 8:15 and 10:35. Sunday evening worship service at 5:00. We are a welcoming congregation!
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Ministries and programs at First United Methodist Church
- · Friends Together Preschool
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 823 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801. The building sits at coordinates 38.40820, -96.18188, placing it in Emporia, KS 66801.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 82 ft
- Customers parking 161 ft
- Customers parking 213 ft
- Public free parking 253 ft
- Public free parking 292 ft
- Granada Coffee Company 413 ft
- Casa Ramos (moved) · mexican 712 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 66801 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 27,416 residents with a median household income of $54,322 and a median age of 32.2 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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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.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 823 Merchant St, Emporia, KS 66801.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 61 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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