About Ocala First United Methodist Church
Ocala First United Methodist Church is an United methodist church in Ocala, Florida located at 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, United States. Ocala First United Methodist Church was founded in 1891. As of April 2026, Ocala First United Methodist Church holds a 4.5-star rating across 99 Google reviews. The Ocala First United Methodist Church parish office answers at +13526223244.
Mount Zion A.M.E. Church (Ocala, Florida)
The Mount Zion A.M.E. Church is a historic church in Ocala, Florida, United States. It is located at 623 South Magnolia Avenue. The only surviving brick 19th-century religious structure in Ocala, the present Gothic Revival church stands behind the site of the original white frame building. Construction of the first brick church owned by a black congregation began in 1891 under the supervision of black architect and builder Levi Alexander, Sr.
Ministries and programs at Ocala First United Methodist Church
- · Ocala First Preschool
Where is Ocala First United Methodist Church located?
Ocala First United Methodist Church is located at 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, United States. The building sits at coordinates 29.18634, -82.12539, placing it in Ocala, FL 34471.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around Ocala First United Methodist Church
The ZIP code 34471 area around Ocala First United Methodist Church is home to 26,614 residents with a median household income of $56,382 and a median age of 43.3 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 Ocala 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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Churches founded the same year as Ocala First United Methodist Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1891 are indexed in Churches List.
- Ocala West United Methodist Church Ocala, FL
- Trinity Episcopal Church Columbus, GA
- Ame Church Chicago, IL
- Welcome Baptist Church Hartford, CT
- Logan Memorial United Methodist Church Parkersburg, WV
Ocala First United Methodist Church by the numbers
Questions and answers about Ocala First United Methodist Church
- What denomination is Ocala First United Methodist Church?
- This parish is part of the Methodist tradition.
- Where is Ocala First United Methodist Church located?
- The parish is located at 1126 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470, United States.
- When was Ocala First United Methodist Church founded?
- Founded in 1891.
- How do visitors rate Ocala First United Methodist Church?
- 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 99 Google reviews.
- Is Ocala 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 Ocala First United Methodist Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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