About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Methodist church in Tupelo, Mississippi located at 412 W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804. First United Methodist Church was founded in 1899. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 4.7-star rating across 15 Google reviews. You can reach First United Methodist Church at (662) 690-8100.
First United Methodist Church through the years
- 1899 Founded
- 1990-03-15 Added to the National Register
When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 PM, Monday 8 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM. All times are local to Tupelo, MS.
- Thursday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8:30 AM–12 PM
- Monday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–5 PM
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 412 W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804. The building sits at coordinates 34.25745, -88.70733, placing it in Tupelo, MS 38801.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 230 ft
- Public parking 282 ft
- Public parking 371 ft
- Public parking 436 ft
- Customers parking 446 ft
- The Thirsty Devil 794 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 23, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 38801 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 29,680 residents with a median household income of $60,141 and a median age of 35.9 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.
First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 90000348, added to the Register on 1990-03-15.
Read the official NPS nomination for First United Methodist Church →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First United Methodist Church
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches founded the same year as First United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1899 are indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Paul Catholic Church Chicago, IL
- Our Lady of Lourdes Philadelphia, PA
- Immaculate Conception Church Chicago, IL
- Ebenezer Baptist Church Chicago, IL
- Gospel Temple Missionary Baptist Church Chicago, IL
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: Thursday 8 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 AM–12 PM, Monday 8 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–5 PM, Wednesday 8 AM–5 PM
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach First United Methodist Church at (662) 690-8100.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 412 W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804.
- When was First United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1899.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 90000348, added 1990-03-15.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 15 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of First United Methodist Church?
- First United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
- 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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