Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church
Sunday 9:00 AM
Contemporary Worship
Sunday 10:30 AM
Contemporary Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
There is an entrance to the parking lot on Koke Mill Road and on Wabash Avenue.
What their website says
There is an entrance to the parking lot on Koke Mill Road and on Wabash Avenue.
What to wear
There is no dress code.
Leadership
Rev. Dr. Roger Grimmett
Lead Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Dr. Roger Grimmett Lead Pastor
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church
About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church in Springfield is a United Methodist congregation with Sunday worship at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Children’s ministries are available during both services: EarlyLife serves children ages 0–5, and KidLife is for kindergarten through 5th grade. StudentLife is part of the church’s Family Life program for youth. Adults can connect through GroupLife, which includes small groups and classes. The church also produces Bite Size Theology, its official podcast, with new episodes released on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.
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Care & support
Request Care
What their website says
our church offers an online care center where you can submit requests for prayer, hospital visits, and pastoral care.
Groups & programs
StudentLife
What their website says
StudentLife Fall Bonfire
KidLife
What their website says
KidLife is currently open for nursery, preschool, and K-5th graders
EarlyLife
What their website says
Sara Haley EarlyLife Director
Women’s Ministry
What their website says
Women’s Ministry Craft Fair & Bake Sale
History & building
Founded in 1821
The church began with a meeting in a cabin in Springfield in 1821. A new church building opened at the same site in 1979.
What their website says
Our church began with a meeting in a cabin in Springfield in 1821.
Building completed in 1979
Springfield First Preschool
What their website says
Springfield First Preschool”}},
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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