First United Methodist Church

The First United Methodist Church is a neoclassical house of worship located at the corner of Texas and Common Street in Shreveport, Louisiana. It features six stone columns supporting a portico and a prominent steeple, with additional structures added between 1940 and 1960 to serve expanded ministry and community needs.

The congregation was established in 1845 and relocated to its present site in 1883, with the current neoclassical building constructed in 1913. The church expanded significantly during the mid-20th century to meet growing community needs.

The church served as a gathering place for the local community and played a central role in Shreveport's religious life. Weekly services and community programs drew people from across the city.

The church's corner location makes it easy to find and view from the street, with its distinctive columns and steeple visible from a distance. The grounds contain multiple buildings that can be explored during a visit.

The church pioneered television broadcasts of its sermons starting in the mid-20th century, making it one of the early adopters of this medium for religious programming. These broadcasts extended the reach of its ministry well beyond those who could attend in person.