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

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Sunday, August 10 | 9:30 am Worship Service

We invite all students to join us during the 9:30 am worship service for a special Blessing of the Backpacks as we begin a new school year. We'll also take time to lift up teachers, school staff, and administrators as they enter a new season of guiding and supporting students.


Don’t forget to bring your backpack!


New Member Class | Sunday, August 17 | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | Conference Room

Are you interested in becoming a member of First Church? Do you want to know more about the church and how you can get involved? Join us for our New Member Class. Childcare is provided. Lunch is offered. Please let us know if you have dietary concerns. Register here.


For more info or questions, contact Mark Ellis, Director of Ministries and Operations, Mark@FirstChurchOrlando.org.


Great Day of Service | Saturday, September 6 | 9:00 am - Noon | Gathering Area

Be part of something meaningful! The Serve Team invites you to our annual Great Day of Service as we partner with Rise Against Hunger Orlando, an organization that provides crisis relief across the globe through its meal packaging program.


We need 90–100 volunteers to make it happen, plus a few extra hands for setup and cleanup. Click here to register: [Great Day of Service Registration]


Come serve, connect, and help change lives—one meal at a time. 

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.



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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