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About First Church!

Take a short tour of First Church by reading about us and clicking on the thumbnail pictures that you are interested in viewing (click on the "Back" button when you are through viewing a picture). Then visit us and see for yourself!

First United Methodist Church of Madison is located just one block from the state capitol building, a dynamic congregation at the heart of a dynamic city. We are a Welcoming Congregation, open to full participation of all persons regardless of race, gender, national origin, religious background, or sexual orientation.

There are a few parking spaces in the church parking lot and along Wisconsin Avenue which will be available on Sunday mornings for those with mobility concerns who need to park near the building. You may also take advantage of the turn-around in the parking lot if a member of your party needs to be dropped off near to the building.

There are many other parking options available on Sunday mornings. Click here for a map with the details.

Our church building is handicapped accessible. Please contact the Church Office at 256-9061 if you have accessibility questions or concerns.

The sanctuary, built in 1974, seats about 450 for worship. The Austin pipe organ, installed in 1992, has 3434 pipes. It is the second largest in the city of Madison and third largest in the state. The organ complements a full music program which includes a 50 voice chancel choir, a 20 piece brass choir, children's and youth choirs, and a handbell choir. Updated in 1999, the new, open chancel design allows for a variety of arrangements for worship, as well as pageants.

In addition to an active program of Christian education for all ages, fellowship opportunities and other events, the church operates a one of the largest food pantries in Dane County from its building as well. 

We would be pleased to have a member of the congregation give you a full tour of the building in person and tell you about our many programs and outreach ministries. Call us at 256-9061.

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Labyrinth photo courtesy of the Capital Times

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Design by Julie Newquist, 2003
203 Wisconsin Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Contact: chimes@fumc.org