About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Gulfport, Mississippi located at 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 4.9-star rating across 47 Google reviews. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +12288630047.
First United Methodist Church is one of 114 churches we list in Gulfport, among 7,008 across Mississippi. It falls within Harrison County and the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. It is counted among 318 in the United Methodist tradition across Mississippi.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States. The building sits at coordinates 30.36888, -89.09073, placing it in Gulfport, MS 39501.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States
- Coordinates
- 30.368883, -89.090732
- Latitude
- 30.368883
- Longitude
- -89.090732
- Directions
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Decimal degrees, ready to paste into a GPS unit or any mapping app. The point is a street-level match on the address above.
- Public parking 200 ft
- Public parking 328 ft
- Public parking 377 ft
- Public parking 469 ft
- Public parking 489 ft
- Pop Brothers 804 ft
- Coast Roast Coffee & Tea 869 ft
- Half Shell Oyster House 945 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jul 19, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 39501 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 24,091 residents with a median household income of $30,970 and a median age of 34.0 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.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 2301 15th St, Gulfport, MS 39501, United States.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 47 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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