About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 600 STATE STREET, Salem, OR, 97301. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +15033646709.
Salem First United Methodist Church
Salem First United Methodist Church is a Methodist congregation and historic church in Salem, Oregon, United States. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places under its original name, First Methodist Episcopal Church of Salem, in 1983. First United is the oldest Methodist church west of the Rocky Mountains, and is a designated United Methodist Heritage Landmark. It is one of Oregon's few high-style Gothic Revival churches outside of Portland, and has one of the rare tall spires left standing in the state.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 600 STATE STREET, Salem, OR, 97301. The building sits at coordinates 44.93870, -123.03545, placing it in Salem, OR 97301.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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 83002162, added to the Register on 1983-05-09.
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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
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 600 STATE STREET, Salem, OR, 97301.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 83002162, added 1983-05-09.
- What is the architecture of First United Methodist Church?
- First United Methodist Church is a Gothic Revival building.
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