About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 24 NORTH 5TH STREET, San Jose, CA, 95112. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +14082947254.
First United Methodist Church is one of 262 churches we list in San Jose, among 21,472 across California. It falls within Santa Clara County and the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. It is counted among 5 United Methodist churches in San Jose, part of 462 in the United Methodist tradition across California.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 24 NORTH 5TH STREET, San Jose, CA, 95112. The building sits at coordinates 37.33865, -121.88614, placing it in San Jose, CA 95112.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Fourth & Saint John Garage 407 ft
- Customers parking 486 ft
- Public parking 535 ft
- Private parking 548 ft
- Public parking 656 ft
- East Santa Clara Street & North 5th Street · VTA;SCMTD;MST 92 ft
- East Santa Clara Street & North 5th Street · VTA;SCMTD;MST 121 ft
- East Santa Clara Street & South 6th Street · VTA;SCMTD;MST 164 ft
- East Santa Clara Street & South 6th Street · VTA;SCMTD;MST 190 ft
- East Santa Clara Street & South 7th Street · VTA;MST 525 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 11, 2026.
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
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 24 NORTH 5TH STREET, San Jose, CA, 95112.
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