We are currently in Phase 5 of our Planned Reopening. Please see our COVID-19 updates page for details.
Welcome to First Church
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.
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.
Join us for Sunday worship at either 9:30 am, for modern worship in the CWC (Contemporary Worship Center) or at 11:00 am for traditional worship in the Sanctuary. We will practice social distancing and expect all attendees to wear masks. We look forward to worshipping with you in person. RSVP required click here to register.
Not quite ready to return to in-person worship? You can watch the livestream of our 9:30 am worship on Facebook. Or catch the service later on our YouTube channel.
First Church Orlando is filled with many wonderful stories of faith, love, and a passion for serving each other, our community, and the Lord. We can all learn and be inspired by the extraordinary lives of our own church family. Listen to the My Story podcast to find out more! Click here for audio podcast.
The purpose of any club is to bring a community together to learn about and discuss something that matters to them, and a book club is no different.
Our next book is titled, Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival & Courage, by Anne Lamott. The book is available through various online outlets. Please read the whole book prior to our meeting, Thursday, May 13, 2021 @ Noon.
Looking forward to a lively conversation! Everyone is welcome to attend. If you have other “book club friends” encourage them to join this group! Click here for more info and to register.
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Job Posting
First United Methodist Church of Orlando seeks to hire an innovative, adaptable, and faithful leader to serve as our full-time Director of Children’s Ministries. The Director of Children’s Ministries will collaborate with pastors, staff, volunteers, and parents to develop the Christian faith in children from birth through 5th grade. The Director will cultivate a safe environment…
Sunday Morning Worship RSVP Page
Welcome to the RSVP page for First Church in-person worship services. We are excited to be able to see some of our church community in person! First Church staff have begun implementing several practices to ensure that our church abides by health and safety recommendations and state orders for worship gatherings. Face coverings are required for…
Wonder Worship Night
Join us for a socially distanced, outdoor worship night, where we will focus on wonder, awe, and anticipation of the holiday season and the hope that it brings! It all takes place in the Rotunda (Magnolia Ave), Sunday, October 25, at 6:00 pm. Childcare is available by reservation only, one week prior to the event. Click here to…
Wednesday Webinar
Join Pastors Vance and Emily for an interview and conversation about Moses and the Exodus with Rev. Dr. Latricia Edwards Scriven. What does this biblical account of slavery and the journey to freedom mean for us today? Rev. Latricia is the Pastor of New Life UMC and the Pastor/Director of the Wesley Foundation at Florida…
Adult Study Group
Join a First Church study group as we have conversations around a vital topic that has touched each of our lives. Dr. Steve Harper, a lifelong Methodist leader, strives to articulate the truth about the teachings of the Bible and Wesleyan tradition on human sexuality. The book is available for $10 and can be picked up…
Adult Bible Study
As we continue our sermon series about the story of God and God’s love, we invite you to join the pastors as we dive into the story of God as contained in the New Testament. We will be using the Disciple Fast Track Study of the New Testament. Bible study workbooks are available for $15 and can…
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