About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 250 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +18314296800.
First United Methodist Church is one of 41 churches we list in Santa Cruz, among 21,472 across California. It falls within Santa Cruz County and the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. It is counted among 462 in the United Methodist tradition across California.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 250 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. The building sits at coordinates 36.96061, -122.03713, placing it in Santa Cruz, CA 95060.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 250 California Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
- Coordinates
- 36.960614, -122.037134
- Latitude
- 36.960614
- Longitude
- -122.037134
- Directions
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Decimal degrees, ready to paste into a GPS unit or any mapping app. The point is a street-level match on the address above.
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.
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 250 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.
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