United Methodist · IL

First United Methodist Church

700 MAIN STREET, Peoria, IL 61602

About First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist parish located at 700 MAIN STREET, Peoria, IL, 61602. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +13096769652.

Where is First United Methodist Church located?

First United Methodist Church is located at 700 MAIN STREET, Peoria, IL, 61602. The building sits at coordinates 40.69613, -89.59366, placing it in Peoria, IL 61602.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile

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The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church

The ZIP code 61602 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 862 residents with a median household income of $20,000 and a median age of 36.7 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

862 Residents in ZIP 61602
36.7 Median age
$20,000 Median household income

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 parishes 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 parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
The parish is located at 700 MAIN STREET, Peoria, IL, 61602.

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