Campaign for Sacred Spaces

First United Methodist Church stands as a sentinel in downtown Little Rock, proclaiming that God’s love is freely given to all and inspiring God’s people through the beauty of its art and architecture.

As we approach 200 years of service to Little Rock and beyond, the buildings where we gather for worship, education and community need repair and restoration totaling $1.9 million. That includes Sanctuary wall and window restoration, a new climate control system, roof replacement for the 1951 and 1971 buildings and new carpeting for the office and Sunday School wing.

The people of First Church are raising these funds in a three-year Campaign for Sacred Spaces that began January 17 with a prayer service in the Sanctuary. The campaign will allow the people of First Church to continue our mission of being good neighbors to make Little Rock a place where all God’s children THRIVE without straining on our operating funds vital to fulfilling that mission.

By making gifts to this campaign, we will ensure our church buildings will continue to provide a safe and lasting home for the work of First Church, passing on these sacred spaces to future generations. A churchwide event is planned for April 14 to celebrate the success of the campaign.