Fairbanks First United Methodist Church

About this church

Fairbanks First United Methodist Church worships at 915 Second Avenue in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska, with two services each Sunday: a traditional service at 9 a.m. and a contemporary service at 11 a.m. Each lasts about an hour, opening with a time of worship and followed by a message from the pastor. Holy Communion and baptism are celebrated regularly. The Chancel Choir leads music at the traditional service, and a Praise Band leads the contemporary one. The church was chartered in 1952 and describes itself as the farthest north United Methodist church in the U.S. and Canada. First-time visitors are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early and let a staff member know they are new.

Children are welcome in the services, and a Children's Church runs during the 11 a.m. hour, where the children's choir meets. Sprouts, for grades 4-6, gathers on Tuesday afternoons for six to eight weeks each semester, with a focus on kindness, community service, and devotion. Students in grades 7-12 meet for small groups, games, trips, and discipleship, and a confirmation program covers the history and practices of the Christian faith from a United Methodist perspective. Call the church office for current children's and youth schedules. Adults can join the Chancel Choir on Wednesday evenings, the Praise Band on Thursday evenings, or Ruth Circle on the first Friday morning of the month. Worship is also posted online on the church's YouTube channel. Confirm times on the website or Facebook page, since schedules can change.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Service times, address, what to expect, events · Children, youth, Sprouts and confirmation programs · Choir, Praise Band and children's choir details · In-person worship and church background

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