First United Methodist Church - Lawrence

About this church

First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas, known as First Church, worships at two campuses. The downtown campus at 946 Vermont Street holds Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., and the West Campus at 867 Highway 40 meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m. All services are available by livestream, and recordings are posted on YouTube. The congregation is part of the United Methodist tradition.

Weekly gatherings include a community dinner on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown church and a Sunday evening family night with youth fellowship at the West Campus. Groups include a ministry called WesleyKU, United Women in Faith circles that meet monthly, and Socially Active SeniorS, which organizes pickleball, game days and shared meals. NextGen ministries serve children and youth, and the website lists care, mission, justice and serving opportunities, including a garden project. The church office is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Confirm service times on the website, since schedules can change by campus.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Campuses, times and office hours · Worship services and livestream · Weekly events and dinner · Seniors group activities

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