About First United Methodist Church of Laurel
First United Methodist Church of Laurel is an United methodist church in Laurel, Maryland located at 424 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707. First United Methodist Church of Laurel was founded in 1884. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church of Laurel holds a 4.9-star rating across 18 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church of Laurel parish office answers at (301) 725-3093.
he First United Methodist Church of Laurel is a member of the Baltimore/Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is located on Main Street in the historic district of Laurel, Maryland.
First United Methodist Church (Laurel, Maryland)
The First United Methodist Church of Laurel is a member of the Baltimore/Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is located on Main Street in the historic district of Laurel, Maryland. The church serves primarily the Laurel area including the city of Laurel, northern Prince George's County, western Anne Arundel County, south eastern Howard County and eastern Montgomery County. The Rev. Dr. Ramon E. McDonald, II has served the church as its Senior Pastor since July 2012.
When does First United Methodist Church of Laurel hold services?
First United Methodist Church of Laurel publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 8 AM–1 PM, Thursday 8 AM–1 PM, Friday 8 AM–1 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10–11:15 AM, Monday 8 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–1 PM. All times are local to Laurel, MD.
- Wednesday
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10–11:15 AM
- Monday
- 8 AM–1 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM–1 PM
Where is First United Methodist Church of Laurel located?
First United Methodist Church of Laurel is located at 424 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707. The building sits at coordinates 39.10661, -76.84964, placing it in Laurel, MD 20707-4116.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 112 ft
- Public parking 663 ft
- Public parking 797 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church of Laurel
The ZIP code 20707 area around First United Methodist Church of Laurel is home to 36,352 residents with a median household income of $97,720 and a median age of 39.0 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 of Laurel
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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Churches founded the same year as First United Methodist Church of Laurel
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1884 are indexed in Churches List.
Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Laurel
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Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church of Laurel
- What denomination is First United Methodist Church of Laurel?
- This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
- What are the service times at First United Methodist Church of Laurel?
- Published hours: Wednesday 8 AM–1 PM, Thursday 8 AM–1 PM, Friday 8 AM–1 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10–11:15 AM, Monday 8 AM–1 PM, Tuesday 8 AM–1 PM
- What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church of Laurel?
- You can reach the parish at (301) 725-3093.
- Where is First United Methodist Church of Laurel located?
- The parish is located at 424 Main St, Laurel, MD 20707.
- When was First United Methodist Church of Laurel founded?
- Founded in 1884.
- How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church of Laurel?
- 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 18 Google reviews.
- Is First United Methodist Church of Laurel 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 of Laurel, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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