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

Blessing of the Animals | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10:00 AM | 406 E Amelia Street

Bring your beloved pets—dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and more—for a special service of prayer and blessing with Pastor Rushing, honoring the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi.

All creatures, great and small, are welcome! A donation of pet food for Orange County Animal Services is greatly appreciated.


At 10:30 AM, join us for Yoga on the Lawn. This session is FREE (donations appreciated) and takes place the 1st Saturday of each month. And at 11:00 AM, we will rededicate the Lake Eola Heights Community Garden. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, October 5 | 12:15 - 2:15 pm | Conference Room

Are you interested in becoming a member of First Church? Already a member but 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. Please click here to register.

6-Week Lunchtime Study | Mondays | 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.

Come Out With Pride Parade & Booth | Saturday, October 18 | Lake Eola/Downtown

Join us on October 18 as we walk alongside our LGBTQ+ friends. We’re also excited to join affirming Christians from across Central Florida at a Pride booth! Your presence and energy make all the difference—come be part of this joyful witness!  


Click here to sign up for the parade.  Register here for working the booth.

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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