First United Methodist Church

About this church

First United Methodist Church in Shelbyville gathers for worship every Sunday at 10 a.m. The sanctuary doors open an hour before the service, and the church suggests arriving about 20 minutes early to find a seat. Worship blends United Methodist tradition with a Chancel Choir, a pianist and pipe organist, and hymns from the United Methodist Hymnal. The congregation follows the liturgical calendar and often uses themed sermon series. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Dress is relaxed, and most people wear business casual, though jeans and dresses both appear.

Children's ministry includes a nursery during worship, Pre-K and elementary Sunday School, a Children's Moment in the sanctuary, and Children's Church, where kids are dismissed around 10:15 a.m. to age-grouped classes. Seasonal Wednesday evening programs include Wesley Warriors, a music group for kindergarten through fifth grade, and JAM for preschoolers. Students in grades 6 through 12 meet for Sunday School at 9 a.m. and for Souled Out Youth on Wednesday evenings, with an annual summer service camp. The church sits on the Shelbyville Square with street parking near the sanctuary doors. The stained-glass door is the accessible entrance, and more parking is behind the building for Sunday School. Services are streamed on YouTube and Facebook. Confirm times on the website.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 11, 2026. Sources: Sunday 10am services, church identity · Parking, worship style, nursery, communion, office hours · Children's and youth ministries and meeting times · Livestream on YouTube and Facebook

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