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First United Methodist Church
Grand Rapids
MI
MI 49503
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Who we are
Welcome to our historic congregation in the heart of Grand Rapids. First Church has been a center of worship, hospitality, faith development, care, mission, and outreach for over 175 years.
If you are seeking a congregation where
God is honored and worshiped,
people are encouraged to grow spiritually, and then,
encouraged to bear fruit through ministry involvement...
First Church may be worth exploring.
We look forward to connecting with you.
Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Purpose
To fulfill the call of Christ to be spiritually alive in the city while embracing the world.
Vision
To be the leading downtown church in addressing critical community needs.
If you are seeking a congregation where
God is honored and worshiped,
people are encouraged to grow spiritually, and then,
encouraged to bear fruit through ministry involvement...
First Church may be worth exploring.
We look forward to connecting with you.
Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Purpose
To fulfill the call of Christ to be spiritually alive in the city while embracing the world.
Vision
To be the leading downtown church in addressing critical community needs.
Location of worship / Church Address
227 Fulton St E
Grand Rapids,
MI
MI 49503
United States
Phone: (616) 451-2879
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Quote of the Day
Ephesians 6:10
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
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United Methodist Church
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Sunday Worship Schedule
7:45 AM
North Lobby doors open
8:15 AM – Worship: Upper Room
Infant – 3 year olds: Nursery care available; inquire with staff in blue smocks.
Preschool – 2nd grade: Children's Chapel – Begin in worship, dismissed to Chapel
9:15 AM – Church School for All Ages
Infant – Wobblers: Room 107
Walkers – 3 year olds: Room 106
Preschool – 4th grade: Activate the Spark – Room 203
5th – 6th grade: Faith In Action – Room 201
7th – 8th grade: Junior High Confirmation Class (registration required) – South Vine (First Place)
9th – 12th grade: Senior High Sunday School – North Vine (First Place)
Adult Classes:
10:15 AM
Coffee / Fellowship: Wesley Hall
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Youth Choir Rehearsal: Upper Room
10:45 AM – Worship: Sanctuary
Infants – Wobblers: Room 107
Walkers – 3 year olds: Room 106
Preschool: Children & Worship – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 204
Kindergarten – 2nd grade: Children & Worship – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 203
Children and Youth with Special Needs: Shine Sensory Room – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 205
Third Grade Bible Study: September 10 - October 22, Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 201
12:00 PM
3rd – 6th grade: Unplugged – meets the third Sunday of each month – Location Varies check grfumc.org/unplugged
5:00 PM – Evening Activities
Junior High Youth Group: South Vine (First Place)
Senior High Youth Group: North Vine (First Place)
Adult Classes:
Service Times last updated on the 6th of November, 2017
7:45 AM
North Lobby doors open
8:15 AM – Worship: Upper Room
Infant – 3 year olds: Nursery care available; inquire with staff in blue smocks.
Preschool – 2nd grade: Children's Chapel – Begin in worship, dismissed to Chapel
9:15 AM – Church School for All Ages
Infant – Wobblers: Room 107
Walkers – 3 year olds: Room 106
Preschool – 4th grade: Activate the Spark – Room 203
5th – 6th grade: Faith In Action – Room 201
7th – 8th grade: Junior High Confirmation Class (registration required) – South Vine (First Place)
9th – 12th grade: Senior High Sunday School – North Vine (First Place)
Adult Classes:
10:15 AM
Coffee / Fellowship: Wesley Hall
Chancel Choir Rehearsal: Choir Room
Youth Choir Rehearsal: Upper Room
10:45 AM – Worship: Sanctuary
Infants – Wobblers: Room 107
Walkers – 3 year olds: Room 106
Preschool: Children & Worship – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 204
Kindergarten – 2nd grade: Children & Worship – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 203
Children and Youth with Special Needs: Shine Sensory Room – Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 205
Third Grade Bible Study: September 10 - October 22, Begin in worship, dismissed to Room 201
12:00 PM
3rd – 6th grade: Unplugged – meets the third Sunday of each month – Location Varies check grfumc.org/unplugged
5:00 PM – Evening Activities
Junior High Youth Group: South Vine (First Place)
Senior High Youth Group: North Vine (First Place)
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Service Times last updated on the 6th of November, 2017
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