First United Methodist Church
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
Three parking lots; permission to park in the Masonic Temple parking ramp; limited street parking.
What their website says
Parking: First Church has three parking lots accessible from Barclay Ave
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Worship with us in-person or online on Sundays at 10:00 am. LIVE STREAM ON YOUTUBE!
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Rev. Steve McCoy
Pastor
What their website says
Pastors Only — [email protected] (Rev. Steve McCoy, Rev. Sue Petro)
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church
About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids is a Methodist congregation that describes itself as progressive and inclusive, with the message, “You Belong Here!” Sunday worship is held at 10:00 AM, and the church also provides Sunday worship online. Ministries include Children for ages 0 through 5th grade and Youth for 6th through 12th grade. Adults can connect through Adult Groups, and the church offers a Small Group Interest Form for those looking for a smaller setting for community. The church also includes a Taizé Prayer Service as part of its worship and prayer life.
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Care & support
Journeying Through Grief
Grief support
What their website says
Journeying Through Grief — Care Team: Mary Molhoek, Rev. Sue Petro
Congregational Care
What their website says
Congregational Care Team
Serving the community
Downtown Food Pantry
Food pantry
What their website says
Downtown Food Pantry Providing an emergency supply of food and personal care items
Christmas Eve Community Breakfast and Store
Meals
What their website says
we’ll once again serve a warm Community Breakfast
Community and Service Center
Shelter & housing
What their website says
primarily a warming and resource center for those experiencing homelessness
Community and Service Center
Medical & dental
What their website says
providing resources for housing, medical care, utilities assistance
The Work Program
Job help
What their website says
Providing a paid workforce for many Heartside neighborhood non-profit agencies
MLK Tutoring Center
Tutoring
What their website says
Providing all kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students at Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy tutoring in reading.
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Groups & programs
GriefShare
What their website says
November 1: Grief in the Holidays Workshop
Alpha
What their website says
The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
OWL S
What their website says
OWLS Tour of the Community & Service Center
History & building
Founded in 1835
The church was organized in 1835. The current church building was completed in 1916 and later renovated for accessibility.
What their website says
The First Methodist Church of Grand Rapids was organized in 1835
Building completed in 1916
Hosts weddings
What their website says
Wedding ceremonies are available to First Church members and non-members
Spaces available to rent
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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