Franklin, Ohio
Plan Your Visit to Franklin First UMC
Whether you’ve lived in Franklin your whole life or you're just passing through, we understand that visiting a new church can feel a bit daunting. Our goal is to ensure your first visit is as comfortable and welcoming as possible, with clear worship service details to guide you. Look for our landmark green steeple in the heart of downtown, and know there’s a place here for you! We’re committed to accessibility at church and offer a vibrant children's ministry along with various community resources to support family involvement in church.
Join us this Sunday at 303 S. Main St., Franklin, OH
When & Where We Gather
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM to worship, connect, and ground ourselves for the week ahead. Our worship service blends traditional, meaningful elements—like our chancel choir and pipe organ—with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. In addition to our regularly scheduled service, we also emphasize family involvement in church through our vibrant children's ministry, which provides engaging activities for young ones. Can't make it to downtown Franklin in person? Our online worship service streams live every Sunday at 10:45 AM, allowing you to join the live chat and connect with community resources while worshiping from home on Facebook Live.
Answers to Common questions
Where Do I Park?
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM to worship, connect, and ground ourselves for the week ahead. Our worship service blends traditional, meaningful elements—like our chancel choir and pipe organ—with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. In addition to our regularly scheduled service, we also emphasize family involvement in church through our vibrant children's ministry, which provides engaging activities for young ones. Can't make it to downtown Franklin in person? Our online worship service streams live every Sunday at 10:45 AM, allowing you to join the live chat and connect with community resources while worshiping from home on Facebook Live.
What Should I Wear?
Come exactly as you are to our worship service. On any given Sunday, you’ll see people in jeans and t-shirts and others in standard business-casual attire. We prioritize accessibility at church and value meeting you above all, no matter what you're wearing. Our children's ministry welcomes families, and we encourage family involvement in church through various community resources that enhance our collective experience.
What Happens During Worship?
Where Do I Enter? Is the Building Accessible?
Our worship service lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, we sing together, pray, listen to a scriptural message, and share updates about community resources and family involvement in church. You are entirely welcome to participate actively, or simply sit back, listen, and observe. We prioritize accessibility at church, so we will never put you on the spot, ask you to stand up, or introduce yourself to the room.
Where Do I Enter? Is the Building Accessible?
Directions | Located right in downtown Franklin, easily accessible from Middletown and Springboro.
Where Do I Enter? Is the Building Accessible?
You’re welcome to enter through our main doors on Main Street—someone will be there to greet you as you arrive for our worship service. If you need an accessible entrance, you’ll find it just to the left of the main doors, where a greeter will also be ready to welcome you. This ensures accessibility at church for everyone. From there, you can easily access the elevator to our second-floor sanctuary, where our children's ministry and community resources await, encouraging family involvement in church activities.
Directions | Located right in downtown Franklin, easily accessible from Middletown and Springboro.
Directions | Located right in downtown Franklin, easily accessible from Middletown and Springboro.
Directions | Located right in downtown Franklin, easily accessible from Middletown and Springboro.
We’re located at 303 S. Main Street, Franklin, OH 45005, right on the corner of Main Street and Third Street, easily accessible for all families looking for community resources and detailed worship service information. We also encourage family involvement in church, especially in our children's ministry.
Let Us know You Are coming
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM to worship, connect, and ground ourselves for the week ahead. Our worship service blends traditional, meaningful elements—like our chancel choir and pipe organ—with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. In addition to our regularly scheduled service, we also emphasize family involvement in church through our vibrant children's ministry, which provides engaging activities for young ones. Can't make it to downtown Franklin in person? Our online worship service streams live every Sunday at 10:45 AM, allowing you to join the live chat and connect with community resources while worshiping from home on Facebook Live.
Bring the Family
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM to worship, connect, and ground ourselves for the week ahead. Our worship service blends traditional, meaningful elements—like our chancel choir and pipe organ—with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. In addition to our regularly scheduled service, we also emphasize family involvement in church through our vibrant children's ministry, which provides engaging activities for young ones. Can't make it to downtown Franklin in person? Our online worship service streams live every Sunday at 10:45 AM, allowing you to join the live chat and connect with community resources while worshiping from home on Facebook Live.
Children's Moment During Service
Come exactly as you are to our worship service. On any given Sunday, you’ll see people in jeans and t-shirts and others in standard business-casual attire. We prioritize accessibility at church and value meeting you above all, no matter what you're wearing. Our children's ministry welcomes families, and we encourage family involvement in church through various community resources that enhance our collective experience.
Children's Church
Our worship service lasts about 45 minutes to an hour. During this time, we sing together, pray, listen to a scriptural message, and share updates about community resources and family involvement in church. You are entirely welcome to participate actively, or simply sit back, listen, and observe. We prioritize accessibility at church, so we will never put you on the spot, ask you to stand up, or introduce yourself to the room.
Is there nursery/children’s church?
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
If you’re searching for a church in Franklin, Ohio, we’d love to welcome you to our community. Join us as we explore God’s Word and reach out to serve our neighbors. At Franklin First, we prioritize family involvement in church through our engaging children’s ministry and various community resources. We find purpose by opening ourselves t
If you’re searching for a church in Franklin, Ohio, we’d love to welcome you to our community. Join us as we explore God’s Word and reach out to serve our neighbors. At Franklin First, we prioritize family involvement in church through our engaging children’s ministry and various community resources. We find purpose by opening ourselves to God’s love and mission, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. Don’t miss our upcoming worship service details; we look forward to growing in faith together.
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
We would love to have you join our community! Our Faith Seekers adult Bible study meets every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall, where we prioritize accessibility at church for everyone. This group is open to all, no matter your position in your faith journey, as we believe in family involvement in church. Just show up—all are invi
We would love to have you join our community! Our Faith Seekers adult Bible study meets every Sunday at 9:15 AM in the Fellowship Hall, where we prioritize accessibility at church for everyone. This group is open to all, no matter your position in your faith journey, as we believe in family involvement in church. Just show up—all are invited to be part of our worship service details and enjoy the experience we offer, alongside our children's ministry and various community resources.
What is the worship experience like at your church?
I’m looking for a Bible study. How can I get involved?
What is the worship experience like at your church?
Worship is a time to reconnect with the truth that you are a beloved child of God. Whether you come by yourself or with family, you belong here from day one. Our worship service details ensure that everyone feels welcomed, including those who benefit from our accessibility at church. Additionally, our services provide a peaceful space to
Worship is a time to reconnect with the truth that you are a beloved child of God. Whether you come by yourself or with family, you belong here from day one. Our worship service details ensure that everyone feels welcomed, including those who benefit from our accessibility at church. Additionally, our services provide a peaceful space to sort through the confusion of today’s world through Bible-based preaching and a top-notch traditional music program. You’ll hear our vocal choir, bell choir, and special musical performances designed to touch the soul. Moreover, our children's ministry offers engaging opportunities for young ones, encouraging family involvement in church and connecting with valuable community resources.
Faith in Action: Mission & Outreach
Join Us In Loving Our Neighbors
If you’re searching for a church in Franklin, Ohio, we’d love to welcome you to our community. Join us as we explore God’s Word and reach out to serve our neighbors. At Franklin First, we prioritize family involvement in church through our engaging children’s ministry and various community resources. We find purpose by opening ourselves to God’s love and mission, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. Don’t miss our upcoming worship service details; we look forward to growing in faith together.
Can I stop by the church during the week? Office Hours
We gather every Sunday morning at 10:45 AM to worship, connect, and ground ourselves for the week ahead. Our worship service blends traditional, meaningful elements—like our chancel choir and pipe organ—with a relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere, ensuring accessibility at church for everyone. In addition to our regularly scheduled service, we also emphasize family involvement in church through our vibrant children's ministry, which provides engaging activities for young ones. Can't make it to downtown Franklin in person? Our online worship service streams live every Sunday at 10:45 AM, allowing you to join the live chat and connect with community resources while worshiping from home on Facebook Live.