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![Congregation](images/congregation.jpg) We are a congregation that has been worshipping God from downtown Erie for nearly 200 years.
| We have small groups, spirited worship, and a welcoming congregation. Please visit us. Find us at 707 Sassafras Street, Erie, PA.
Links: United Methodist Women (coming soon) United Methodist Men (coming soon) Our History (coming soon) Our Building (coming soon) The 2014 Roof Project Our Organ (coming soon) Weddings at First UMC | ![City Youth](images/City%20Youth%202019%282%29.jpg)
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| What We Believe: | |
![dinner](images/College%20Dinner%202019.jpg) | - Our vision is to have a contagious love for God and our neighbors.
- Our purpose is to share our passion for Jesus Christ with Erie’s next generations.
- The Holy Bible is God's inerrant word, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and is the light of truth to the world.
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Directions to First UMC Erie: | | |
From I-90 - Take I-79 North (Exit 22 to Erie)
- Proceed north on I-79. I-79 becomes the “Bayfront Highway”
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the Bayfront Highway to State Street
- At State Street turn right (South)
- Go up State Street to West 7th Street
- Turn right on 7th Street (West)
- Go two blocks. First United Methodist Church is on your left at the corner of Sassafras and 7th
There are 3 Parking lots adjacent to the church building and public parking is availble in the same block. 1. Church parking lot to the west of the church (right across Sassafras on 7th) 2. In the front atrium area of West 7th 3. Directly South of the church on Sassafras between the church and Methodist Towers Visitors are welcome to park right in front of the church. A
public Erie Parking Authority garage is East of the church, on the same
block. It is accessible via Peach Street between 8th and 7th
Streets and is free on Sunday Mornings. | The Living Cross
![living cross 2014](images/IMG_20140428_flower-cross.jpg) Our members decorating the cross of flowers on Easter morning
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Groups within our Congregation: | | |
- Chancel Choir
- Children's Choir
- College Ministries Team
- Light for the City Worship Team
- United Methodist Women
- United Methodist Men
- City Youth
| ![Sidewalk ministry](images/Gannon_2013_4.jpg)
| ![50 year members](images/50_year_members_4.jpg)
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Other Information: | | |
Joining the Church
As
United Methodists, we at First UMC are committed to spreading the
Gospel good news to all and making Disciples in the name of Jesus
Christ. If you are interested in becoming a part of our congregation,
please contact our Sr. Pastor. | Weddings
First UMC Erie welcomes those interested in having a wedding ceremony in our church. Additional information can be found here. Please enquire with our church office if you are interested in more information. |
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