What is the Sunday schedule?
During the summer (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) we pause our 9 a.m. Community Hour.
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. • Worship service in the sanctuary (In the fall, worship moves to 10:30 a.m.)
- 11:00–11:30 a.m. • Fellowship Time in the gym. All are welcome to the gym for complimentary donuts, coffee, juice, and fellowship after morning worship (In the fall, Fellowship Time happens before worship at 10:00 a.m.)
- Community Groups for adults, Bible Time for elementary kids, and Velocity Youth Group for middle school and high school do not meet during the summer. They will resume in the fall from 9–10 a.m.
What about Kids on Sundays?
At First Free we love kids and are excited to welcome them!
- Creekside Kids (from September through mid-May) is from birth through fifth grade. When you arrive, check in at the Creekside Cart at the north end of the main level. Kids receive a security name tag and parents receive a claim sticker before heading to classrooms.
- Nursery and Preschool are available from 10:00–11:00 a.m. on Sundays. Kids in kindergarten-fifth grade are invited to Bible Time classes from 9:00–10:00 a.m. and are with their caregivers during Fellowship Time. Kids in kindergarten-fifth grade begin with family or caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and are dismissed to Children’s Church prior to the sermon starting. Caregivers pick kids up in Rooms 101 or 102 after the service. Check out the Creekside Kids page for more information about what we offer.
- Velocity Student Ministry (from September through mid-May) is for middle school and high school students. On Sunday, they gather in two groups for Bible teaching and discussion during the 9:00 a.m. Community Hour. Check out the Velocity Student Ministry page for more details on our youth program.
Where should I park? Can I take a bus?
We are located in south Minneapolis, on the corner of East 52nd Street and Chicago Avenue South, one block south of Minnehaha Parkway.
First Free has two parking lots on the east side of Chicago Avenue—one directly across the street from the church, and a second lot just south of 52nd St, next to Heather’s restaurant. There is also ample street parking around the church.
The north entrance (labeled Door #1) is handicap accesible, and we have an elevator located just inside that door.
You can also reach us via bus routes (the D line and local 5) that travel up & down Chicago Ave; there are bus stops right on our corner.
What should I wear?
First Free is a casual environment, so feel free to wear whatever makes you most comfortable.
How do I get connected?
Want to learn more? Visit the Welcome Desk in the church foyer on Sunday mornings to gather more information, ask questions, and to receive a welcome packet from our greeters. You can also fill out this welcome survey and we will get in touch with you.
Weekly Office Hours
- Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. to noon.
Phone: (612) 827-4705
Email: office.manager@firstfreechurch.org