First United Methodist Church

About this church

First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth offers The Gathering at 9:30 a.m. and traditional sanctuary worship at 11:00, plus an eleven:eleven service at 11:11 in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden's Dorothea Leonhardt Lecture Hall. Nursery care for ages three months through pre-K runs from 8:30 until noon. Children's Academy meets from 9:15 to 11:00, and youth Sunday School begins at 9:30. The visit page identifies the correct venue for each worship style.

Founded in 1874, the congregation moved through several downtown homes before completing its present Gothic Revival building during the Depression in 1930. Accessibility features now include valet parking, courtyard ramps, elevators, wheelchair seating, hearing assistance, and large-print bulletins. Children, youth, adult classes, music, and an after-service On Ramp help newcomers connect. Service extends through First Street Methodist Mission, justice ministry, dementia-friendly work, mentoring, and international mission teams. Communion is weekly at The Gathering and monthly in the traditional and eleven:eleven services, with a chapel Communion service between gatherings. People comparing options should note that eleven:eleven meets off the main campus.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Current worship times and venues · Nursery, classes, accessibility, and Communion guidance · Congregational history and Methodist identity · Youth Sunday School and Refuge gathering

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