First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Gainesville, Texas
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Gainesville
Gainesville, TX 76240
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
Sunday 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
What to wear
You’ll see everything from Suits to jeans and hoodies or everything in between.
What their website says
Our worship service lasts approximately 60–75 minutes.
Service length
About 60 minutes
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
we also live stream our worship service on Facebook Live
Leadership
Jacob Fields
Pastor
What their website says
Our Pastor, Jacob Fields,
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
About First United Methodist Church of Gainesville
First United Methodist Church of Gainesville is a traditional Methodist congregation in Gainesville, Texas, led by Pastor Jacob Fields. The church has served Gainesville, Cooke County, and the world since 1852. Sunday mornings include Sunday School for all ages at 9:00 AM and Sunday worship at 10:00 AM, with worship also available by Facebook Live. Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. The church’s ministries include children’s ministry and The Learning Tree Preschool Ministry, which serves 3- and 4-year-old children.
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Serving the community
Second Time Around Ministry
What their website says
Second Time Around Ministry One of our ministries is our resale shop
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1852
The church requested establishment of a Methodist church in 1852. The current sanctuary was constructed in 1892, designed and built by John Garrett.
What their website says
The first time the church appeared in official records.
Building completed in 1892
The Learning Tree
What their website says
The Learning Tree preschool has been in operation since 1981, and is housed at First Church.
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Note: Church information may be outdated.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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