About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Evanston, Illinois located at 516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 5.1-star rating across 21 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +1 847-864-6181.
When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday 10 am–2 pm, Friday 10 am–2 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Monday 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 10 am–2 pm, Wednesday 10 am–2 pm. All times are local to Evanston, IL.
- Thursday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Friday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 8:30 am–12:30 pm
- Monday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Tuesday
- 10 am–2 pm
- Wednesday
- 10 am–2 pm
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.04630, -87.67780, placing it in Evanston, IL 60201.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
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The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 60201 area around First United Methodist Church is home to 43,122 residents with a median household income of $89,032 and a median age of 34.9 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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Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church
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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.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Thursday 10 am–2 pm, Friday 10 am–2 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Monday 10 am–2 pm, Tuesday 10 am–2 pm, Wednesday 10 am–2 pm
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach the parish at +1 847-864-6181.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 516 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201, United States.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 5.1 out of 5 stars, based on 21 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent First United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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