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Bloomington First Church

Bloomington, IL2 services a week1 group & ministries

Overview

About Bloomington First Church

Church of the Nazarene Bloomington is a Church of the Nazarene congregation in Bloomington. Nazarene churches are rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and typically emphasize entire sanctification, compassionate ministry, and grace-filled community. Services generally include Sunday worship and small-group discipleship opportunities. Service times and programs vary — please confirm directly with the church.

What to expect here

Worship style

Holiness-tradition worship blending contemporary music with a warm, community-centered atmosphere

Tradition

Church of the Nazarene

Quick facts

General guidance · Church of the Nazarene churches · not specific to Bloomington First Church

A welcoming service with worship music, Scripture reading, and a sermon. Many churches also offer programs for children, youth, and adults at various times throughout the week.

This church warmly welcomes everyone who walks through their doors. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long absence, you'll find a community ready to welcome you.

What Holiness-tradition churches (Nazarene, Wesleyan) generally believe

Churches in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, and that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ. Growing out of Methodism, they especially emphasise holy living and "entire sanctification" — a work of the Holy Spirit that frees the believer to love God and neighbour wholeheartedly.

Compared with Catholics: both stress growth in holiness, but Holiness churches hold Scripture as the final authority, recognise two sacraments, and have no Pope. Compared with Reformed Protestants, they place more weight on human free response to God's grace.

General guidance, not specific to Bloomington First Church. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches.

Weekly rhythm

Service Times

2 service times across 2 days

Verified by the church · May 29, 2026

Sun

Sunday

10:00 AM

Sunday Worship

Tue

Tuesday

6:00 PM

Tuesday Prayer Service

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Sunday Worship - 11-1-26

Published November 1, 2026 · Posts weekly

More from Bloomington First Church on YouTube · checked November 1, 2026

Sermons

What they're preaching

Posts about 4 sermons a month

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Groups & Ministries

1 group

Verified by the church · May 29, 2026

All listed groups welcome newcomers

Recovery

1 group

Celebrate Recovery

Thursday · 6:00 PM · Weekly

Christ-centered 12-step recovery program: Food and Fellowship, Large Group, Share Groups, Crosstalk Cafe.

Serve board

Common ways people serve at a church — not a list from this church. Ask them what they need.

  • Greeter / welcome team

    Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.

    greeting

  • Kids ministry helper

    Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.

    kids

  • Tech / livestream

    Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.

    tech

  • Hospitality / coffee

    Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.

    hospitality

  • Outreach / community serve

    Join local serve projects the church already runs.

    outreach

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