About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist parish located at 216 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE, Elgin, IL, 60120. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +18477410038.
unday Worship Services at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Christian Education at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 216 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE, Elgin, IL, 60120. The building sits at coordinates 42.03257, -88.24044, placing it in Elgin, IL 60120.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 938 ft
- Public parking 1145 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 10, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 60120 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 50,589 residents with a median household income of $78,360 and a median age of 32.8 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.
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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 216 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE, Elgin, IL, 60120.
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