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United methodist church · IL · est. 1924 · Verified -3.1334037250579 days ago

First United Methodist Church of Chicago

77 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, Chicago, IL 60602
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4.7 · 136 Google reviews

About First United Methodist Church of Chicago


First United Methodist Church of Chicago is an United methodist church in Chicago, Illinois located at 77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States. First United Methodist Church of Chicago was founded in 1924. As of April 2026, First United Methodist Church of Chicago holds a 4.7-star rating across 136 Google reviews. The First United Methodist Church of Chicago parish office answers at +1 312-236-4548.

irst United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple is a church located at the base and in the top floors of the Chicago Temple Building, a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. The top of the building is at a height of 568 feet.

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First United Methodist Church of Chicago

First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple is a church located at the base and in the top floors of the Chicago Temple Building, a skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois. The top of the building is at a height of 568 feet (173 m).

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When does First United Methodist Church of Chicago hold services?


First United Methodist Church of Chicago publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm. All times are local to Chicago, IL.

Wednesday
9 am–5 pm
Thursday
9 am–5 pm
Friday
9 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Monday
9 am–5 pm
Tuesday
9 am–5 pm

Where is First United Methodist Church of Chicago located?


First United Methodist Church of Chicago is located at 77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States. The building sits at coordinates 41.88297, -87.63064, placing it in Chicago, IL 60602.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 23, 2026.

The neighborhood around First United Methodist Church of Chicago


The ZIP code 60602 area around First United Methodist Church of Chicago is home to 938 residents with a median household income of $167,617 and a median age of 32.4 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

938 Residents in ZIP 60602
32.4 Median age
$167,617 Median household income

US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.

What to expect at a service at First United Methodist Church of Chicago


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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.

Quiet time to visit: A weekday mid-morning visit — roughly 10:30 AM on Wednesday — is usually the quietest time for personal prayer or a look inside.

Your Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Chicago


Service window Closed
Weather (NWS) Partly Sunny · 53°F
Nearest transit Washington & Clark/Dearborn · 144 ft
Coffee after Lavazza · 397 ft

First United Methodist Church of Chicago by the numbers


102 Years of continuous worship since 1924
136 Google reviews to date

Questions and answers about First United Methodist Church of Chicago


What denomination is First United Methodist Church of Chicago?
This parish is part of the United Methodist tradition.
What are the service times at First United Methodist Church of Chicago?
Published hours: Wednesday 9 am–5 pm, Thursday 9 am–5 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday Closed, Sunday Closed, Monday 9 am–5 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
What is the phone number for First United Methodist Church of Chicago?
You can reach the parish at +1 312-236-4548.
Where is First United Methodist Church of Chicago located?
The parish is located at 77 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States.
When was First United Methodist Church of Chicago founded?
Founded in 1924.
How do visitors rate First United Methodist Church of Chicago?
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 136 Google reviews.
Is First United Methodist Church of Chicago 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 Chicago, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.

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Est. 1924 One of 734 United Methodist parishes in IL  ·  See the register →
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