First United Methodist Church - Fort Worth, Texas
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N 32° 45.066 W 097° 20.199
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Texas Monthly called downtown Fort Worth the most exciting downtown in the state. Part of that excitement is First United Methodist Church!
Waymark Code: WM5V4P
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/14/2009
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1874 - The Church completed its first building, a one-room frame structure at Fourth and Jones Street in downtown Fort Worth. It became known as the Fourth Street Methodist Church.
1887 - In another step forward, the church moved the original frame building to the rear of the lot to make room for a new brick structure. First Methodist Church became the official name in 1890.
1908 - Following another period of growth, the church purchased a lot at the corner of Seventh and Taylor and constructed a two-story building of light colored brick and stone with a balcony on each side and one in back of the Sanctuary.
1924 - St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church at Tenth and Burnet took its place along with other church buildings which were early homes of the First Methodist Church congregation. Our two congregations formed a merger in 1930, nine years ahead of the official unification in 1939.
1929 - Ground was broken for our current facility on the morning of October 29, 1929 - the day the stock market crashed. Through tough economic times, our congregation was determined to complete the church building.
1930 - Since completing the current facility at Fifth and Henderson, the church has continued to expand, renovate and acquire property, including Lyle Lodge on Eagle Mountain Lake, the Foundation Building, the Children’s Building expansion and the First Street Methodist Mission Building on West First Street.
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1929
Service times:
Sunday morning worship begins at 10:45 am. Praise service is held on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Website: [Web Link]
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