First United Methodist Church

About this church

First United Methodist Church in downtown Austin holds traditional worship Sunday at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. On the third Sunday of the month, an additional modern service is offered at 11:00. The regular 11:00 sanctuary service is livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook, with an abbreviated Scripture-and-sermon audio edition available as a podcast. Children are invited forward for Time with Young Disciples during the later traditional service, giving them an active place in the liturgy rather than separating every age for the full hour.

The congregation describes discipleship through worship, community, justice, and service in the heart of Austin. Children's and youth ministries, adult groups, music, care, and First Steps membership sessions support internal formation, while a rotating monthly mission emphasis directs attention to community partners and practical needs. Downtown logistics matter: nearby on-street parking is metered Monday through Saturday, and the visitor page identifies additional parking options and accessibility information. The 9:00 and 11:00 bulletins are posted by date, making the current two-service pattern easy to verify. For newcomers, FUMC Austin offers historic Methodist worship, a periodic modern alternative, an online preview, and a direct connection between faith and civic life.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Service styles, livestream, children, parking, and visitor details · Current dated 9:00 and 11:00 worship bulletins · Congregational identity and leadership · Monthly mission partnerships

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