WEEKEND SERVICES UPDATE

Saturday, January 24

Taizé Prayer Service at 6:00 PM in the sanctuary

Join us for a time of prayer, meditation & peaceful candlelight


Sunday, January 25

Due to the impending snowstorm, all in-person worship services and activities in First United Methodist Church are canceled for Sunday, January 25. 


Livestream worship will be at 10:45 AM via our YouTube Channel, and a link will also be posted on Facebook. 

Click here to join us for worship!

Service Times


8:15 AM Traditional Worship - Sanctuary

9:30 AM Contemporary Worship - Celebration Center

9:30 AM Sunday School for All Ages

10:45 AM Traditional Worship (Livestreamed) - Sanctuary

*Nursery Available at All Three Services


UPCOMING EVENTS     JOIN US FOR WORSHIP     WATCH MESSAGES

Our Vision is to be a central hub of Christian ministry in Lancaster County & beyond. 

Our Mission is to connect people to Jesus Christ & the church, 

to grow Christian disciples, and to relieve suffering.  


We are both Christ centered and people focused, scripturally and sacramentally

guided, prayerfully and missionally devoted, emotionally and intellectually engaged, tradition-honoring and innovatively creative, evangelistic and socially active, 

locally and globally involved.  


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  •   First Church is blessed to have more parking available than other downtown churches.  Click here for details!

  • Please send your prayer request here



  • We invite you to join us anytimeClick here for the "Events" page!

  • For more information about our vibrant, academically-challenging preschool, please contact Director Ashley Richter email or 717-394-7231.  Tours are available throughout the year.

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  • First Church will not cancel worship except for severe weather.  To check for a possible delay or closing, please click here

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