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Scholarships for Higher Education

Background United Methodists believe the living core of the Christian faith is revealed in scripture, illuminated by tradition, brought to life in personal experience, and confirmed by reason. One of the ways United Methodists share their faith is by relating the message of the Bible to wider fields of knowledge. Members and Friends of the…

Lent

Lent is a season in which we practice giving up something important in order to refocus our lives on God. By fasting from certain things, we practice dying to ourselves. And by refocusing our lives, living to God, we intentionally choose things that help us become the kind of people God desires us to be.…

Chancel Choir Test Drive

Test Drive the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church of Orlando! We’re opening our rehearsal hall on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30pm. No previous music experience is necessary – musicians from high school age and up are welcome!  The choir meets on the second floor in the music suite at 142 E Jackson Street,…

Theology Weekend: Religion and Violence

On, March 1 and 2, the Nu Class will welcome Dr. Ted A. Smith, Assistant Professor of Preaching and Ethics at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, to present at the 42nd Annual Theology Weekend, presented by the Nu Class as a gift to First United Methodist Church of Orlando. Saturday, March 1 Opening Session —…