United Methodist · MI

First United Methodist Church

227 EAST FULTON STREET, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

About First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 227 EAST FULTON STREET, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +16164512879.

Where is First United Methodist Church located?

First United Methodist Church is located at 227 EAST FULTON STREET, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. The building sits at coordinates 42.96319, -85.66314, placing it in Grand Rapids, MI 49503.

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The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church

The ZIP code 49503 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 37,471 residents with a median household income of $58,165 and a median age of 30.5 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

37,471 Residents in ZIP 49503
30.5 Median age
$58,165 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 churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church

Nearest transit Fulton Street · 397 ft
Coffee after Hong Kong Express · 338 ft

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 227 EAST FULTON STREET, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503.

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