About us

Choosing a new church can be scary, whether you've never been to church before, have been away for a while, or have just moved and are seeking a new church home. We want to make it easy and exciting to get connected at LFMC. Here are some links you may wish to check out:

What does LFMC have for me?

Wherever you may be in your journey through life, you'll find LFMC to be a group of people who are ready to walk with you. Whether you are wondering if God is real, yearning to know him better, or looking for ways to serve him and his people, there is room for you to grow here. We offer social activities, support groups, special ministries for college students, women and men, and more.

What does LFMC have for my family?

With God's blessing, we were recently able to add a children and youth wing onto our current facility. This new space is more than just classrooms; it contains irresistible environments for kids and teens during their most formative years of life so they can discover how awesome God is. We offer regular weekly programs for children and teens, as well as a quarterly multimedia experience where your whole family can worship together.

A brief history of LFMC

The Lawrence Free Methodist Church was one of the first churches in Lawrence, and we've been growing since. We now have a vibrant community of over 700 regular attenders, with newcomers checking out our services and programs every week. To learn more about what we have to offer you and your family, check out the links above and to the left.


Founded in the 1860s, the small church built its first building on the corner of 12th and Connecticut. It was dedicated on March 31, 1872 by B. T. Roberts, founder of the denomination. Attendance ranged from 25-30 during the 1880's and wasn't until the 1950s that the attendance reached 100.

A building fund was established in 1944 and by 1962 sufficient funds had been raised for the congregation to break ground for a new building. 802 West 22nd Street Terrace became the new home for LFMC on July 12, 1964. In 1969 an education wing was added to accommodate increased attendance.

By the mid-1980s it became clear that the church would outgrow this facility in the not-too-distant future so in 1986 land was purchased at 31st and Lawrence Avenue. Four years later, the congregation began meeting in our current facility. Within ten years, we had maxed out our space on Sunday morning and kids and teens were meeting in offices, closets and halls for small group times.

With God's blessing, we were able to add a children and youth wing onto our current facility. This new space is more than just classrooms; it contains irresistible environments for kids and teens during their most formative years of life so they can discover how awesome God is.