About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Forreston, Illinois located at 402 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030, United States. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church holds a 5.0-star rating across 8 Google reviews. You can reach First United Methodist Church at +1 815-938-2380.
First United Methodist Church is one of 6 churches we list in Forreston, among 13,817 across Illinois. It falls within Ogle County. It is counted among 978 in the Methodist tradition across Illinois.
When does First United Methodist Church hold services?
First United Methodist Church publishes the following weekly hours: Thursday Closed, Friday 9 am–12 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–12 pm, Wednesday Closed. All times are local to Forreston, IL.
Service times as published on the church's Google profile
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- 9 am–12 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 am–12 pm
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 9 am–12 pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
Where is First United Methodist Church located?
First United Methodist Church is located at 402 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030, United States. The building sits at coordinates 42.11965, -89.59162, placing it in Forreston, IL 61030.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Address
- 402 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030, United States
- Coordinates
- 42.119648, -89.591622
- Latitude
- 42.119648
- Longitude
- -89.591622
- Directions
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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 church is part of the Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church?
- Published hours: Thursday Closed, Friday 9 am–12 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 am–12 pm, Monday Closed, Tuesday 9 am–12 pm, Wednesday Closed
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church?
- You can reach First United Methodist Church at +1 815-938-2380.
- Where is First United Methodist Church located?
- First United Methodist Church is located at 402 1st Ave, Forreston, IL 61030, United States.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church?
- 5.0 out of 5 stars, based on 8 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church the official listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the church. If you represent First United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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