Kennewick First United Methodist Church is part of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Seven Rivers District.

Our local church was established in 1902 as the Kennewick First Methodist Episcopal Church, under the leadership of Rev. Ezekiel Rubicam, a pastor from Kiona, who added Kennewick to his circuit. The original church had five members. For three years the congregation met in various places until a banker, W.R. Amon, led a drive for funds to build a church. A white frame church building, costing $3,750, was soon erected and a mortgage for $1,214 to build the parsonage next door.

By 1920 the original church was too small to accommodate the growing congregation, so in 1923 the new brick Methodist Episcopal church was completed with a bell tower, stained glass windows, and enough oak pews to seat a large portion of the community. It is the same grand old building you see today. The church has undergone additions of a fellowship hall, meeting room, south entry, and is currently renovating it’s Dayton Street plaza. In 2027, Kennewick First UMC will celebrate 125 years of ministry in our beloved Kennewick community!

Our church continues to be a place of hospitality in the town of Kennewick, welcoming all who come, as well as outreach ministries. Kennewick First United Methodist Church is evolving while retaining its heritage and a firm foundation of faith. We invite you to be a part of our family and ministry.