Billings, Montana · Est. 1882

A Place to
Belong, Grow,
and Serve

We are a community rooted in faith, open to all, and called to love our neighbors — in Billings and beyond.

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Sunday Worship
10:30 AM
Adult Sunday School
9:15 AM
The Parlor
Children & Youth Sunday School
9:30 AM
Theater Room downstairs · Pickup in Jerusalem Room
Our Story

More Than a Church — A Community of Faith

For over 140 years, Billings First United Methodist has been a cornerstone of faith in the heart of Montana. We are a congregation of seekers, believers, and servants — united by the love of Christ and a commitment to one another.

Whether you're new to faith, returning after time away, or looking for a spiritual home, you are welcome here. Our doors are open to everyone, exactly as you are.

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Christmas Eve 2025 choir performance at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT
Christmas Eve 2025 Choir
Christmas 2025 Children's Program at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings Montana
Christmas 2025 Children's Program
Youth 406 winter trip — First UMC Billings Montana youth group
Youth 406 Winter Trip
Sandwich Ministry community outreach — Billings First United Methodist Church serving Billings MT
Sandwich Ministry
Sandwich Ministry volunteers — First UMC Billings community food outreach
Sandwich Ministry
Tuesday Men's Group Bible study at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT
Tuesday Men's Group
2026 Men's Walk to Emmaus retreat — Billings First UMC, Billings Montana
2026 Men's Walk to Emmaus
2026 Women's Walk to Emmaus retreat — Billings First UMC, Billings Montana
2026 Women's Walk to Emmaus
Congregation members at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT
Alicia and Joyce
Community celebration at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings Montana
John Pugh Birthday
What We Believe

Our Faith,
Our Practice

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Rooted in Scripture

We draw from the Wesleyan tradition — grounded in the Bible, informed by reason, tradition, and lived experience.

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Radically Welcoming

Regardless of your background, questions, or struggles, there is a place for you at our table. All means all.

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Called to Serve

Faith without action is incomplete. We are committed to justice, mercy, and caring for our neighbors in Billings and worldwide.

Community Outreach

Serving Our Neighbors
in Billings, MT

Every week, volunteers from Billings First UMC prepare and distribute sandwiches to people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in downtown Billings. The Sandwich Ministry is one of the most visible expressions of our call to love our neighbors.

We also support Walk to Emmaus retreats, Tuesday Men's Group, youth programs through Youth 406, and a range of adult and family ministries — all rooted in the Wesleyan commitment to works of mercy.

Whether you want to volunteer, find support, or simply connect with a caring community in Billings — you belong here.

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Sandwich Ministry community outreach — Billings First United Methodist Church serving Billings MT
Sandwich Ministry
Sandwich Ministry volunteers — First UMC Billings community food outreach
Sandwich Ministry
Tuesday Men's Group Bible study at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT
Tuesday Men's Group
Youth 406 winter trip — First UMC Billings Montana youth group
Youth 406 Winter Trip
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Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. And love your neighbor as yourself.
Matthew 22:37–39
Upcoming

Events &
Gatherings

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Maundy Thursday worship service at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT — April 2, 2026
Apr 2

Maundy Thursday

Join us at 6:00 PM for a Maundy Thursday worship service in Brother Van. A meaningful evening of scripture, communion, and reflection as we enter the Holy Triduum.

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Good Friday service at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT — April 3, 2026
Apr 3

Good Friday Service

Join us at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary for a solemn service commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to gather in prayer and remembrance.

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Easter Sunday celebration at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT — April 5, 2026
Apr 5

Easter Celebration

Celebrate the Resurrection with two worship services: a sunrise service at 6:30 AM at Riverfront Park, and our full worship service at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary.

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Lent 2026 sermon series: Bonhoeffer and the Cross — Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT
Lent 2026

Bonhoeffer & the Cross

A Lenten sermon series exploring the life, faith, and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer — theologian, pastor, and martyr — as a guide for faithful living today.

Mar 1
Holy Comm.

"Christ Alone: When the Church Says No"

Colossians 1:15–20

The Confessing Church and the 1934 Barmen Declaration — insisting that Christ alone is Lord of the church.

Mar 8
Life Together

Practicing Faithful Community

Acts 2:42–47

The illegal seminary at Finkenwalde and Bonhoeffer's bold experiment in disciplined Christian community.

Mar 15

When Faith Takes a Stand

Matthew 5:9–10

His involvement in the resistance and his wrestling with "responsible action" in Ethics.

Mar 22

Who Am I? Trusting God in the Dark

Psalm 139:1–12

His imprisonment in Tegel, inner struggle, and prison poems — including "Who Am I?"

Mar 29
Palm Sunday

The Way of the Cross

Mark 8:34–35

His execution at Flossenbürg in April 1945 and the witness of his death for the church.

Holy Week & Easter
Apr 2
Thursday
Maundy Thursday Service
6:00 PM  ·  First UMC
Apr 3
Friday
Good Friday Service
6:00 PM  ·  First UMC Sanctuary
Combined UMC choir — Shiloh, Hope, Grace & Laurel UMC
Apr 4
Saturday
Easter Egg Hunt
10:00 AM – Noon  ·  Shiloh UMC
Apr 5
Easter
Easter Sunday
🌅  6:30 AM  ·  Sunrise Service at Riverfront Park
⛪  10:30 AM  ·  Worship Service in the Sanctuary
Our Team

Meet Your Pastoral Staff

Pastor Bill Barksdale — Senior Pastor at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Bill Barksdale

Pastor

Brian Hunter — Director of Connectional Ministries at Billings First United Methodist Church

Brian Hunter

Director of Connectional Ministries

Alyssa Krieger — Music Team Director at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings Montana

Alyssa Krieger

Music Team Director

Trevor Krieger — Music Team Director at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings Montana

Trevor Krieger

Music Team Director

Edwin Ortiz — Caretaker at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Edwin Ortiz

Caretaker

Lori Sorenson — Bookkeeper at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Lori Sorenson

Bookkeeper

Kelly Starr — Financial Secretary at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Kelly Starr

Financial Secretary

Randy Rabas — Organist at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Randy Rabas

Organist

Ivan Jasper — Building Manager at Billings First United Methodist Church, Billings MT

Ivan Jasper

Building Manager

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We'd Love to Meet You

Whether you have questions, need pastoral support, or just want to learn more — reach out. We'll be in touch soon.

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Address 2800 4th Ave North, Billings, MT 59101 Get Directions →
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Phone (406) 245-3001
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Email admin@billingsfirst.org
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Office Hours Mon–Thu, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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