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First Church Media

United Methodist Church (Reconciling congregation) · Media, PA 19063 · also known as Media First United Methodist Church

Info coverage: Medium Its website covers 3 of the 5 key areas we look for (about, service times, newcomer info). This is about how much the church’s own website shares, not a judgment of the church. What this means

Last checked Oct 17, 2026 · Suggest a correction (we review every correction before changing a listing)

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About / Welcome

“We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and as beloved children of God, all are worthy of God’s love and grace.”

From the church’s website · Who We Are and What We Believe (firstchurchmedia.org/about) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website

What We Believe

“We believe that following the path of Christ is based in a living and organic relationship with God. We believe that scripture is meant to be taken seriously but not literally.”

From the church’s website · Who We Are and What We Believe (firstchurchmedia.org/about) · checked Oct 17, 2026 · Church website
Broader confession: United Methodist Church: What We Believe (ChurchCompass pointer to the denomination's page.) · Denomination directory

Ratings DRAFT

These ratings are a draft for review. They are assessments based only on what this church and its denomination publish online, not official reviews or endorsements.

Gospel Clarity
2/5 · Weak
Beliefs say all people 'are worthy of God's love and grace' and that 'following the path of Christ is based in a living and organic relationship with God'. The four elements are not explained. source 1 · Church website
Elements found: 0 of 4; newcomer pathway: not found
Scripture & Teaching
3/5 · OK
Says 'scripture is meant to be taken seriously but not literally'; adult Bible/book studies; services on YouTube. No authority statement as defined by the rubric. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Church website
Core Orthodoxy
3/5 · OK
Refers to God 'manifest in three persons'; deity of Christ and resurrection not spelled out; UMC congregation. source 1 · Church website; source 2 · Denomination directory
Welcome & Community
4/5 · Strong
'New to First Church?' page (time, coffee, dress, service content) and social/Bible-study programs; physical accessibility not described. source 1 · Church website
Discipleship Path
3/5 · OK
Adult Bible/book studies, retreats, service; no membership/baptism step found. source 1 · Church website
Transparency
4/5 · Strong
Dedicated 'Who We Are and What We Believe' page with a short statement. source 1 · Church website
Worship style Blended (source · Church website) (a description, not a rating)

Ratings are DRAFT assessments based on public information. How ratings work

Practical details

Address
350 W State St, Media, PA 19063 (source · Church website)
Municipality
Media borough
Denomination
United Methodist Church (Reconciling congregation) (source · Church website)
Home: 'We are a reconciling congregation of the United Methodist Church'. Also in UMC Find-a-Church.
Service times
  • Sunday worship 10:30 AM in person; also on YouTube (source · Church website)
Worship style
Blended
Kids & youth
Not listed on the church’s website
Accessibility
Not listed on the church’s website
Phone
610-566-3172
Website
firstchurchmedia.org

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Location

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Sources and last-checked dates

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