First Church |First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines
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First Church |First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines is a Methodist or Wesleyan church in Des Plaines. Like most congregations in the Wesleyan tradition, it typically offers Sunday morning worship, Sunday school or small-group classes, and a range of weekday ministries centered on community care and discipleship. Service times and program details vary — please confirm directly with the church.
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At a Glance
Quick Facts
Denomination
MethodistFrom listingWeekly services
4 services
Groups & ministries
5 groups
Location
Des PlainesWhat to Expect
Liturgical elements blended with contemporary worship, thoughtful sermon-based teaching, and active community outreach programs. A strong emphasis on social justice and service.
Worship style
Wesleyan-Methodist worship blending traditional hymns or contemporary praise with a strong emphasis on grace, sanctification, social holiness, and community ministry
Methodist churches are known for their inclusive, grace-centered welcome. John Wesley's motto of 'open hearts, open minds, open doors' reflects the spirit you'll find here.
Services
8:30 AM
EstimatedEarly Worship / Traditional Service
worshipEarlier or more traditional second service offered by many Methodist churches — not universal; confirm with the church.
Confirm on their website7:00 PM
EstimatedMidweek Prayer Service
prayerMidweek prayer and Bible study gathering common in Methodist congregations — confirm with the church.
Confirm on their website9:00 AM
EstimatedSunday School
classTypical pre-service Sunday school for children, youth, and adults — confirm with the church.
Confirm on their website10:00 AM
EstimatedSunday Worship Service
worshipTypical Sunday service blending Scripture, prayer, and song in the Wesleyan tradition — confirm time with the church.
Confirm on their websiteGroups & Ministries
Other
1 groupCommunity Outreach / Food Pantry Ministry
Open to newcomersSocial holiness in action through local mercy ministry; a hallmark of the Methodist tradition — confirm specific programs with the church.
Other
1 groupYouth Ministry
Open to newcomersMiddle- and high-school ministry with service projects and discipleship; common across Methodist and Wesleyan congregations — confirm with the church.
Other
1 groupSmall Groups / Discipleship Bands
Open to newcomersAccountability and growth groups rooted in John Wesley's class-meeting model; typical across Wesleyan churches — confirm with the church.
Other
1 groupUnited Methodist Men
Open to newcomersMen's service and fellowship group common in Methodist congregations — confirm with the church.
Other
1 groupUnited Methodist Women / Women's Circle
Open to newcomersWomen's organization for mission, prayer, and fellowship; a long-standing ministry in Methodist and AME churches — confirm with the church.
Upcoming Events
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Address
From listing668 Graceland Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA, Des PlainesPhone
From listing(847) 827-5561Website
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