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United Methodist · MI

First United Methodist Church

114 MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST, Battle Creek, MI 49017

About First United Methodist Church

First United Methodist Church is a United Methodist church located at 114 MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST, Battle Creek, MI, 49017. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +12699635567.

Where is First United Methodist Church located?

First United Methodist Church is located at 114 MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST, Battle Creek, MI, 49017. The building sits at coordinates 42.31768, -85.18111, placing it in Battle Creek, MI 49017.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Parking within ¼ mile
Transit within ¼ mile
Coffee & a bite afterward

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Jun 13, 2026.

The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church

The ZIP code 49017 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 20,179 residents with a median household income of $55,884 and a median age of 44.2 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

20,179 Residents in ZIP 49017
44.2 Median age
$55,884 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 Bus stop · 469 ft
Coffee after Café Rica USA · 141 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 114 MICHIGAN AVENUE EAST, Battle Creek, MI, 49017.

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