About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 327 NORTH LUMPKIN STREET, Athens, GA, 30601. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +17065431442.
First United Methodist Church is one of 101 churches we list in Athens, among 13,427 across Georgia. It falls within Clarke County and the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. It is counted among 580 in the United Methodist tradition across Georgia.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 327 NORTH LUMPKIN STREET, Athens, GA, 30601. The building sits at coordinates 33.95924, -83.37787, placing it in Athens, GA 30601.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 327 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA, 30601
- Coordinates
- 33.959244, -83.377872
- Latitude
- 33.959244
- Longitude
- -83.377872
- Directions
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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.
First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places
First United Methodist Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 80000991, added to the Register on 1980-03-10.
Read the official NPS nomination for First United Methodist Church →
First United Methodist Church by the numbers
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 327 NORTH LUMPKIN STREET, Athens, GA, 30601.
- Is First United Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 80000991, added 1980-03-10.
- What is the architecture of First United Methodist Church?
- First United Methodist Church is designed by Louis H. Persley.
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