SEEK. LOVE. SERVE.

We specifically believe God has called First Church to SEEK, LOVE, & SERVE at the urban core of Downtown Orlando. First Church is uniquely, centrally placed at the intersections of government, the arts, commerce, education, and culture. The cross in our logo also resembles the points of a compass, with arrow points directing us outward toward our neighbors. We believe our calling is to SEEK, LOVE & SERVE, as we intersect and engage each unique element of the Downtown community.

Our vision and calling are to SEEK, LOVE, & SERVE.  

Downtown Orlando is our mission field.

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Welcome Home

We celebrate the wonderful gift of diversity of our downtown community and world. We affirm that all people are created in the image of God and all are worthy of God’s love and grace and community. We welcome and affirm the diversity of people of every sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, age, faith history, marital status, physical ability, cognitive ability, socioeconomic status and all who have been marginalized.  

We are better together! You are welcome here.

Earn all you can and save all you can, so that you can give all you can.
-John Wesley

GIVE

UPCOMING EVENTS

Half-Day Retreat | Saturday, September 13 | 9:00 am - Noon | Gathering Space

Join Pastor Vance as he explores the deep connection between spirituality and nature. Through reflection and discussion, we’ll discover ways to encounter God by engaging with the beauty and wisdom of Creation.


All are welcome—come nourish your spirit and reconnect with the natural world. 


Please register here. Childcare available.

6-Week Lunchtime Study | Begins Monday, September 15 | Noon

Join friends from First Church Orlando and Broadway UMC as we explore six of the most important themes in Jesus’ teachings—why they mattered then and how they still speak to us today. Based on Adam Hamilton’s The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World, this lunchtime study offers meaningful conversation and spiritual reflection in a relaxed, midday setting.


Note: You do not need to purchase the book to attend, but if you’d like your own copy, it’s available at Cokesbury: The Message of Jesus - Cokesbury.   Please call the church office for Zoom information.

Help Us Decorate for Give Kids the World! | Sunday, September 21 | Gathering Space

Each holiday season, the Village is transformed with dazzling decorations—not only bringing joy to their guests, but also raising vital funds to keep these life-changing vacations free of charge. Thanks to your generous support, First Church will be sponsoring a tree on this year’s Tree Trail.


Join us on Sunday, Sept. 21 between services to help assemble 150 ornaments for our sponsored tree at Give Kids the World Village. 


Want to help decorate in Kissimmee on October 16? Email Marsee at marseeperkins@bellsouth.net

Realm Connect

Deepen relationships, celebrate milestones, and participate in the work of the Lord. Download the “Connect – Our Church Community” app for iOS or Android devices.


Sermons

Weren’t able to worship with us in person? Want to catch a sermon point you missed? All of our sermons are available online in both audio and video formats!

Sermon Videos
Watch sermon videos on our YouTube Channel (click Live). New sermons stream on the channel live and are available to watch immediately after.

Audio Podcasts
Listen to sermons on the go using your favorite podcasting app. New sermons are added soon after worship services conclude.

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