All are welcome here!

First Northwest UMC is one community with two buildings. We worship in downtown South Bend at First UMC where many of our ministries are housed, and our Northwest UMC campus on Brick Rd. holds the Northwest Early Learning Center and hosts events like Vacation Bible School, Trunk-or-Treat, our annual Easter Egg Hunt and more.

First Northwest UMC embraces Jesus’ message that God loves everyone and we affirm that all persons are of sacred worth.
We are a community where you can explore your questions of faith, engage in a welcoming congregation, and be a part of ministries that put the love of Jesus into action.

We are proud to celebrate diversity. We welcome people of every age, race, gender identity, orientation, nationality, and ethnicity. We welcome any family structure, economic reality, physical and mental ability, education, and faith history.

  • If you are looking for a church that will accept you as you are, then come on in.

  • If you want to discover God’s calling for your life and deepen your faith in Christ, then visit us.

  • If you wish to connect with a community that puts its faith in action, give us a try.

We’re pleased you’re here.

Our Vision: First Northwest UMC seeks to be a diverse, inclusive faith community through joyful worship, missional outreach, bold advocacy, and restorative justice. You are welcome in this community of faith!

First Northwest UMC of South Bend is a Reconciling Church and we worship together as a community of believers.