About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Lakeland, Florida located at 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at (863) 686-3163.
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When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:15 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. All times are local to Lakeland, FL.
- Thursday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Friday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8:15 AM–12:30 PM
- Monday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Ministries and programs at First United Methodist Church
- · First Steps Preschool
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801. The building sits at coordinates 28.03891, -81.95050, placing it in Lakeland, FL 33801.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Platform 591 ft
- Stop Position · Citrus Connection 610 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 26, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 33801 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 33,861 residents with a median household income of $45,932 and a median age of 33.3 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
Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:15 AM–12:30 PM, Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at (863) 686-3163.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 72 Lake Morton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801.
- 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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