Special Event Space Available for Rental

Are you getting married? Are you looking for a beautiful venue for a special event? The Glendale First United Methodist Church has a venue rental program that offers uniquely historic spaces to make your special event a one-of-a-kind experience. To learn more about rental rates and space options, give us a call at 623-939-1409.

Our Choir Needs YOU!

Do you love to sing? We’d love to welcome you to our wonderful church choir! We invite you to visit us during a church service or give us a call at 623-939-1409 to learn more about volunteering with our choir.

Glendale First Named Best of Glendale

We are honored to be named the 2025 Best Church/Place of Worship by The Glendale Star! Many, many thanks to everyone who voted for us.

Christmas Shoe Box Program

We are collecting items for the Annual Christmas Shoebox Donation Drive for the Operation Christmas Child Program. Thank you for your donations – they can be dropped off at the Church Office. We are collecting the following items through mid-October:

Toothbrushes
Combs and brushes
Socks
Pens, pencils and sharpeners
Crayons and markers
Notebooks and coloring books
Solar calculators
Sunglasses
Hair accessories
Flashlights

History Video by the City of Glendale Cable Station

Our church is showcased in a beautiful video produced by the City of Glendale’s Cable Station – Glendale 11. The feature on the church is part of the City of Glendale series called “Glendale’s Historic Hidden Treasures.” Produced in 2009, the video tells the story of the history of the church. Click on the video image below to view this special video.

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Jul 1, 2009 – History buffs love touring one of Glendale’s oldest buildings, the First United Methodist Church, featured in the TV show, Glendale’s Historic Hidden Treasures. Courtesy of Glendale 11, Glendale’s local cable station.