Welcome to Memphis First United Methodist Church

We hope your first visit is a wonderful one! Below is a little bit of information that will hopefully make your time with us as easy as possible so you feel right at home. If you need directions, just ask anyone you see. Our people are very friendly.

Parking

We have a few spaces on Second Street for guests and seniors. Our parking lot is at the corner of Exchange and Second St. (see photo below). Note that Second is one-way going south, and B. B. King (Third) is one-way going north. If you miss the lot on the first pass, just circle the block by taking a left on Poplar, a left on B. B. King, then a left on Exchange. This lot is paid parking during the week but is free for our use on Sunday mornings or for any other Memphis First Church events.

Entrance

From the parking lot, walk south along Second Street toward Poplar Avenue. Past an alley, you’ll come to our activities building with stone steps in front. Continue walking down Second Street.

On the corner of Second and Poplar stands our beautiful new sanctuary. You can enter the foyer through glass doors and turn right into the sanctuary or continue along Second to the front entrance. Greeters will be on hand to guide you. Before worship, coffee will be available in the foyer outside the sanctuary. Our glass-walled sanctuary, with its mixture of modern and traditional design, provides a worshipful, inspiring space where all are welcome.

Children

Our nursery is located on the 1st floor. Please sign-in at the desk in the lobby and a volunteer will direct you where to drop off your child. If you do have children of any age, please feel welcome to bring them to the service if you prefer. Both options are available for your convenience.

Attire

Whatever makes you comfortable is fine. Our diverse congregation wears everything from business suits to everyday casual attire. Everyone fits in, and you will, too.

We often say that our church is not a social club, we’re a family. For nearly 200 years, we’ve been serving God and our neighbors in Downtown Memphis. Don’t be nervous, don’t be shy. Come join us. We promise you a warm welcome. You may start as a guest, but before long you’ll be a member of the family.