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First United Methodist Church, located at 101 East Jefferson Street, Charlottesville, Virginia, was first established in 1834 on the south side of Water Street between First and West Second Streets. We are currently in our third location. The first service in our current location was held November 12, 1925.
copy of The Transfiguration by Mrs. Ada Payne Quarles presented to the church on October 26, 1930

Included among the distinguishing features of the church sanctuary is a copy of the painting The Transfiguration. This copy was made by Mrs. Ada Payne Quarles and presented to the church on October 26, 1930. This wonderful work of art continues to enrich our worship experience to this day.
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  • 1834- First Methodist Episcopal Church is built.
  • 1859-1867 The "old" First Methodist Episcopal Church South is built.
  • 1888 -Complete renovation of the "old" church is done.
  • 1897- Belmont Avenue Methodist Church is built.
  • 1909- Belmont Avenue Methodist Church is rebuilt and becomes Hinton Avenue Methodist Church.
  • 1924- The present First United Methodist Church is built.
  • 1957- Wesley Memorial Methodist Church is built.
  • 1964- Aldersgate Methodist Church is built.
  • 1964- Wesley Foundation Building is built.
  • 1978- $125,000 renovation of current First United Methodist Church is done including air conditioning of santuary and social hall.
  • 2002- $2.75 million renovation of preschool, first, second and third floor. Includes new office space, fellowship hall, welcome center, music suite, parking entrance and elevators.
"Our hearts, our minds and our doors are always open."

First United Methodist Church • 101 E. Jefferson Street • Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 296-6193 •Office hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Friday
The Rev. Harry G. Kennon, pastor