First United Methodist Church (Waco, Texas)
| First United Methodist Church | |
|---|---|
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| 31°32′40″N 97°11′44″W / 31.544311°N 97.195483°WCoordinates: 31°32′40″N 97°11′44″W / 31.544311°N 97.195483°W | |
| Country | United States |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Website | firstwaco |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Founded | 1 April 1850 |
| Founder(s) | Rev. Joseph Perkins Sneed |
| Dedicated | 1 March 1963 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Groundbreaking | 1962 |
| Completed | 1963 |
| Clergy | |
| Senior pastor(s) | Rev. Ryan Barnett (Lead Pastor) |
| Pastor(s) | Rev. Brandon Frenzel (Executive Pastor of Ministries), Rev. Molly Simpson (Executive Pastor of Worship and Campuses) |
First United Methodist Church is a church at 4901 Cobbs Drive in Waco, Texas.[1]
Background[]
Austin Avenue United Methodist Church
In 1850, the Rev. Joseph Perkins Sneed, founded the church where Jackson Street met the Brazos River.[1] In 1858, the first church was built at Franklin Avenue and Third Street.[1]
In 1962, ground was broken on a new church site (the current site) in Northwest Waco, and the current church was dedicated in March 1963.[1]
In 2019, the church formally merged with downtown Waco's Austin Avenue United Methodist Church.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Ryan, Terri Jo. "First United Methodist Church". Waco History.
- ^ Hoover, Carl (2019-06-01). "First Methodist absorbs smaller Austin Avenue Methodist in church merger". Waco Tribune.
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