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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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

We are excited and hopeful as we launch this year’s stewardship campaign: Rekindle the Flame. We invite you to pray earnestly concerning your pledge for the coming year. Seek God’s guidance and listen to the call God places on your heart. Together, let us honor God with our gifts that allow us to continue seeking and loving God while loving and serving ALL of God’s children! Your pledge will help First Church remain a vibrant, thriving church with a bright future. Thank you for your unwavering faith and commitment!


Pledge here.



Forks & Fellowship | Various Days and Times

It's time for another round of Forks & Fellowship! Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy meeting new people at First Church? Then Forks and Fellowship groups are perfect for you! Come join us for good food and great company! Register for a date and time that works for you.


November 15 - South Orlando

New Member Opportunity | Sunday, November 17 | 12:15 pm - 2:30 pm

Do you want to become a member at First United Methodist Church of Orlando? Are you interested, but not sure yet? Meet your pastors and learn more about how you can get involved at First Church with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness. Please register today. 


They're back—the fresh, delicious pecans you love. This year, 100% of the proceeds will support our Serve Team's service projects, including packing 20,000 meals for Rise Against Hunger, creating winter and summer survival kits for the homeless, assembling activity boxes for hospitalized children, and preparing welcome home kits for Family Promise. Don’t wait—order today at Pecans.FirstChurchOrlando.org!


We expect to have the pecans on campus by the second week of November. As soon as they're ready, we'll let you know so you can come by and pick up your insanely fresh pecans!

PASTOR'S BLOG

By Vance Rains 30 Aug, 2023
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August 20, 2023 sermon, preached by Pastor Vance
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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!

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