First Methodist Church of Philadelphia

About this church

First Methodist Church of Philadelphia, Mississippi, is a congregation centered on traditional worship, Christian formation, children and youth, music, and care across the week. Its Chancel Choir leads the main service, and the church also operates a weekday children’s ministry serving ages from infancy through school age. Seasonal Methodist observances include services during Advent, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, and Easter.

One traditional worship service begins Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Children from prekindergarten through third grade may leave after the opening hymn for Children’s Church, except on the first Sunday of the month, when families remain together for Holy Communion. Activity bags are available for children who stay in worship. Nursery care serves birth through age three. The Chancel Choir sings every Sunday, warms up at 9:40, and rehearses Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. during August through May. Children’s Wednesday programming includes small groups and choir at 6:00, while the youth page lists worship from 6:00 to 6:15 followed by small groups until 7:00. Visitors should distinguish the Sunday worship schedule from the separate weekday childcare center’s operating hours.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and congregation overview · Sunday worship, Children’s Church, Communion, and activity bags · Chancel Choir Sunday role and Tuesday rehearsal · Children’s ages, nursery, Wednesday groups, and choir

Service times

Confirm current times directly with the church before visiting.

Ministries and visitor notes

• Children’s Church, pre-K–grade 3 — during worship except first Sunday

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