About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 4600 STOCKDALE HIGHWAY, Bakersfield, CA, 93309. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +16613251267.
List of megachurches in the United States
This is a list of the largest megachurches in the United States with a weekly attendance of more than 10,000, sometimes also termed a gigachurch. According to The Hartford Institute's database, approximately 50 churches had attendance ranging from 10,000 to 47,000 in 2010. The same source also lists more than 1,300 such Protestant and Evangelical churches in the United States with a weekly attendance of more than 2,000, meeting the definition of a megachurch.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 4600 STOCKDALE HIGHWAY, Bakersfield, CA, 93309. The building sits at coordinates 35.35494, -119.05421, placing it in Bakersfield, CA 93309.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 1375 ft
- Noriega's · basque 725 ft
- Outback Steakhouse · american, steak 938 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 6, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 93309 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 62,828 residents with a median household income of $59,828 and a median age of 31.5 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.
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 4600 STOCKDALE HIGHWAY, Bakersfield, CA, 93309.
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