First United Methodist Church of Independence

About this church

First United Methodist Church of Independence is part of a two-location Methodist ministry sharing leadership and worship resources with the Rowley congregation. The Independence church combines Sunday worship, music, adult study, children’s mission formation, youth ministry, and monthly service projects. Campus labels matter because the two communities worship at different hours even though the official site presents them together.

Independence worship begins Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and is available on YouTube. Rowley worship begins at 10:30, but visitors using the Second Street address should follow the 9:00 Independence time. An adult Bible study meets Sunday at 10:30, after worship. Mission Kids resumes in September and follows a school-year schedule; its public page does not expose one fixed weekly hour, so families should check the calendar. Choirs, bells, bands, and other music opportunities are supported by long-standing music leadership, while youth and committee pages describe additional participation without one universal meeting time. The homepage’s mission-of-the-month notices identify current material needs and service projects. Holiday or joint services can bring the two locations together, making the current calendar especially important. The worship-video archive lets newcomers preview recent Independence services rather than confusing them with the later Rowley gathering.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and Independence and Rowley worship times · Church identity and Independence online worship · School-year Mission Kids ministry · Adult study and congregational groups

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• School-year Mission Kids — resumes in September; confirm current hour

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