First United Methodist Church

About First United Methodist Church

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First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 77 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, Chicago, IL, 60602. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +17732364548.

First United Methodist Church is one of 1,875 churches we list in Chicago, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Cook County and the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. It is counted among 21 United Methodist churches in Chicago, part of 734 in the United Methodist tradition across Illinois.

Where is First United Methodist Church located?

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First United Methodist Church is located at 77 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, Chicago, IL, 60602. The building sits at coordinates 41.88293, -87.63062, placing it in Chicago, IL 60602.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 30, 2026.

The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church

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The ZIP code 60602 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 938 residents with a median household income of $167,617 and a median age of 32.4 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

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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

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Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church

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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 77 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, Chicago, IL, 60602.

Photographs of First United Methodist Church

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