[kuh-myoo-ni-tee]

1) A group of two or more people who have been able to accept and transcend their differences regardless of the diversity of their backgrounds (social, spiritual, educational, ethnic, economic, political, etc.) This enables them to communicate effectively and openly and to work together toward goals identified as being for their common good.

What is Common Ground Community Building and what can it do for me?

Meeting Space

All requests for use of the facilities shall be made in writing using the attached Application form and sent to First United Methodist Church, 201 Monroe, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Fair Trade Shop

Fair Trade aims to help producers in developing countries to make better trading conditions and promote sustainability. It focuses in particular on exports from developing countries to developed countries, most notably handicrafts, coffee, cocoa, tea, cotton, chocolate etc. Your purchase helps support this individuals.

Community Gatherings

Occupancy of the first floor is limited to 49 persons. Second floor occupancy is limited to 20 persons.

Contact & Hours

Phone: 573.522.4314
General Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
These hours are subject to change depending on staffing.

Our Mission is: To love and serve our neighbors.
John Wesley taught us: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can.” The foundations of our particular understanding of how we live out the gospels is in “Doing good.”