Welcome to First United Methodist Church
Serve God Through Care for Others
​
125 W. Main Street
Salem, Virginia 24153
540-389-5459
Founded in 1803
Upcoming Events
​​
Saturday, September 20 - Indoor Yard Sale to Support Youth Mission Trips​
Dates and Times for Yard Sale Donation Drop-off
at the Welcome Center:
Sunday September 14th 12:00-4:00pm
Monday September 15th 4:00-7:00pm
Tuesday September 16th 4:00-7:00pm
Wednesday September 17th 4:00-7:00pm
Thursday September 18th 9:30am-11:30am
Please note: We're accepting most household items, toys, books and more, however, clothing is limited to outdoor winter wear only such as coats, jackets, snowpants, hats, gloves, etc.
​
2025-26 Child Participation Form
To ensure the safety and well-being of all children involved in Sunday School and FUMC-sponsored activities, a 2025–2026 Child Participation Form must be completed and on file. This form helps us better understand and respond to your child’s needs throughout the year.
Thank you for helping us create a safe, nurturing
environment for every child in our care.
​
First United Methodist Church is a community of children, youth, and adults seeking to proclaim the Gospel through telling the story of God’s love; inviting people to make personal commitments to Jesus Christ; incorporating persons into the Body of Christ; and reaching out to the community and to the world through love, assistance and Christian example.
Daily Devotion from the Upper Room
New every morning is your love, great God of light, and all day long you are working for good in the world. Read today's devotion.
United Methodists promise to faithfully participate in the church’s ministries through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. Please consider giving so that others might be blessed by the life and work of First United Methodist Church now and in the future. There are multiple ways that you can gift the church:
-
Outright gifts - property, stocks, bonds​
-
Retirement funds - IRA distribution, Life insurance beneficiary
-
Charitable bequests
If you would like to read more about ways you can provide funding for the future of First United Methodist Church, please download our brochure.