Events at First Methodist Oviedo
One Church
Join us on Sunday, November 8th, for one special worship service at 10 AM as One Church, bringing all generations together for a day of worship, fellowship, and celebration!
(All other services & adult classes paused this day.)
We’ll begin the morning at 9 AM in the Fellowship Hall with breakfast provided by our Hospitality Ministry at no cost.
At 10 AM, we’ll gather on the green for a mortgage burning ceremony, and then move into the main sanctuary for a special worship service celebrating the faith that connects us across generations as One Church family.
Following worship, there will be a tour of the ECC Primary school expansion. We can’t wait to see you there!
Veteran's Day Luncheon
Our Military Support Team is once again hosting a Veterans Day luncheon!
Join us on Wednesday, November 11th at noon in our Fellowship Hall!
Catered by Mission BBQ
Please RSVP by emailing: bronco7wa@aol.com
Young at Heart
Our Young at Heart group is for adults 55 years of age and older, and meets every month (August – June) on the second Thursday for lunch and a special program. If you feel Young at Heart, you are in for a wonderful time of fellowship, great food, & an exciting program!
This month Sheriff Dennis Lemma will be joining us!
The cost is $12.00 cash payable at the door. If a reservation is made, it must be paid.
Reservations are required by the Monday before the event by either calling the church office or contacting Frankie at frankiecrews45@gmail.com
Great Day in the Country Volunteers
Saturday November 14th from 9am-4pm First Methodist Church of Oviedo will have a TENT at Great Day in the Country! Angela Relyea is leading this effort.
Great Day is hosted by Oviedo Women's Club at the Oviedo Mall.
We need a few helpers! If you are already there to shop then stop by and hang out with us for an hour!! We will have chairs and we will be giving out fans and answering questions people have about our church.
We would appreciate some YOUTH helpers too! This is such a fun farmers market type atmosphere you will have a great time!
If you come to help, please wear a church shirt (we can get you one if you don't have one), Bring a water.
Thank you so much!! Call Angela if you have questions! 407-276-3920, or email at ABRelyea@yahoo.com
Signup Here! Volunteer shifts last 1.5hrs
If you sign up we will send you the exact location of our tent.
Serve Opportunity- Residing Hope Game Night
Come play games and serve dinner to the children of Residing Hope Children’s Home!
To volunteer, contact npandolph@yahoo.com
Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa is Saturday December 5th! Santa can't wait to see you!
Breakfast includes yummy Townhouse pancakes, sausages, fruit, muffins, donuts, coffee, juice and water!
We have 3 craft stations and a reindeer food prep station! AND this year we have a scavenger hunt along with yard games!
Select your arrival time as your BREAKFAST TIME! Check in for Breakfast at Fellowship Hall first then you are able to see Santa and do the crafts and games!
We serve breakfast every half hour starting at 8am until 10:30am. Santa leaves for the North Pole at noon so please try your best to stick to your breakfast time.
Kids under 2 years of age are free.
Santa's Workshop - Residing Hope Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for a meaningful way to get involved this holiday season? Santa's Workshop is an annual holiday event hosted by Residing Hope Children’s Home. Located at their main campus in Enterprise, Florida, this initiative is designed to bring holiday magic and gifts to foster children, residents, and local families in need. We will serve by making crafts with the children and getting into the holiday spirit!
Interested in serving? Contact Nancy to RSVP at npandolph@yahoo.com.
Serve Opportunity- Residing Hope Game Night
Come play games and serve dinner to the children of Residing Hope Children’s Home!
To volunteer, contact npandolph@yahoo.com
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Join us for Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
We’d love to celebrate the Advent season with you! This year we’re hosting three services for Christmas Eve:
Family Service - 5PM - Main Sanctuary & Live Stream
Traditional Service - 7PM - Main Sanctuary & Live Stream
Communion Service - 9PM - Historic Sanctuary
EMPOWERED Volunteer Training
EMPOWERED is Harbour Hope International's Volunteer Training
This training will equip you to live missionally and fight the injustice of human trafficking by giving you practical skills to lead, love, and serve the marginalized. Give voice to the voiceless and fight for freedom on behalf of the oppressed. Stand up and fight for love on behalf of the vulnerable and forgotten. Take action by coming alongside and fighting for justice on behalf of those trapped by addiction. Learn how to love the seemingly unlovable, touch the untouchable, and reach the unreachable.
Join the community of those who feel EMPOWERED to engage the brokenness in our world!
Saturday, January 23 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: First Methodist Church Oviedo - Fellowship Hall
Your $20 registration includes continental breakfast and lunch on Saturday as well as training materials.
See website to register: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/harbourhopeevents/event/empvoltraoct1202cop/ Registration closes on 1/20/27 at 11:59 PM
Women's Night of Fellowship
Methodist Women in Mission: Esther and Mary Martha Circle are hosting...
Women's Night of Fellowship: "THANKFUL"
Join us for a potluck style evening. Bring a dish to share and enjoy a time of fellowship with the women of our church!
We are collecting Thanksgiving food items to donate to Oviedo High School and Lawton Elementary. Items accepted: Boxed stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, canned gravy, canned green beans, boxed macaroni and cheese, canned sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce. We will also accept money donations to help buy turkeys for Lawton.
RSVP by 10/30 to your Circle President OR Angela Relyea at abrelyea@yahoo.com. All new guests please RSVP.
All Saints Sunday
As we approach All Saints’ Sunday, we invite you to share the names of loved ones who have passed away in the past year. You may submit a photo as well if you would like. These names will be included in our special remembrance during the service on November 1.
Please submit names & photos by 10/28
Please email your information to communications@fmcoviedo.net
OURM Fall Festival
We are looking for volunteers to serve at the OURM Fall Festival!
This event is for the children and families who resides at the Mission. We will be providing carnival games and handing out candy. Can you offer a friendly smile and a willingness to bless these families? We will arrive at 5:30 to set up and the event is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Please contact ljacobs@fmcoviedo.net for more information.
Trunk or Treat
Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat!
6pm-7:30pm in the paved lot near the playground. We will have bounce houses, an open playground, and our "spooky spider walk" again this year!
Candy is first come first served.
Interested in hosting a trunk? Signup now!
We are also collecting food for our food pantry!
Please bring an item with you to Trunk or Treat!
Items needed:
Canned proteins (chicken, tuna, ham)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Protein cereal bars
Box rice
Boxed pasta
Canned pasta sauce
Pancake Mix
Zero sugar syrup
Zero sugar Jell-O and pudding
Cereal (any kind)
Kid-friendly snacks
Please no glass jars.
Serve Opportunity- Residing Hope Game Night
Come play games and serve dinner to the children of Residing Hope Children’s Home!
To volunteer, contact npandolph@yahoo.com
Picnic in the Patch
Join us on Sunday, October 11th, as we open the pumpkin patch with a church wide picnic!
Come enjoy hamburgers, pulled pork, and fall fun in the patch immediately following the 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM services. Grab your family, friends, and a chair or blanket to sit on. We can't wait to see you there!
Pumpkin Patch Set Up
Mark your calendars and come help out. Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, and bring water.
Young at Heart
Our Young at Heart group is for adults 55 years of age and older, and meets every month (August – June) on the second Thursday for lunch and a special program. If you feel Young at Heart, you are in for a wonderful time of fellowship, great food, & an exciting program!
This month the Women’s Quartet will be joining us!
The cost is $12.00 cash payable at the door.
Reservations are required by the Monday before the event by either calling the church office or contacting Frankie at frankiecrews45@gmail.com
Pastor & Staff Appreciation Month
October is Pastor & Staff Appreciation month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Take a moment to share your gratitude and encouragement with our Pastors. Beginning October 4, stop by the Welcome Center to leave a note of appreciation. Card boxes will be available for each pastor—bring a card or write a note on a blank notecard provided. Your encouragement is a meaningful way to let our pastors know how much they are appreciated!
Alaska Information Meeting
If you are interested in going on the Alaska Mission trip, this meeting is for you!
Please join us in the Music Room at 6:30 on September 28. We will discuss travel cost estimates, packing lists, serving opportunities and more. Even if you haven't previously expressed interest, it's not too late to come and find out more!
New Members' Class
Are you interested in what membership means at First Methodist Church of Oviedo?
Please join us for our New Members’ Class! Beginning Sept 20th at 12:30pm, and then also on Wednesday September 23rd from 6:15 - 8:00PM in the Music Room, join us as we talk all about membership! Dinner & childcare is provided at no cost for those who are signed up.
Military Support Team Meeting
Military Support Team Meeting
Join the Military Support Team as they meet to discuss the plan for the Veteran's Day Luncheon.
When: September 20th at 12pm
Where: Fellowship Hall
Serve Opportunity- Residing Hope Game Night
Come play games and serve dinner to the children of Residing Hope Children’s Home!
To volunteer, contact npandolph@yahoo.com
Pumpkin Patch Volunteer Signup
Our Patch is Volunteer-run! We Couldn’t Do it without you!
The Patch runs smoothly thanks to our dedicated volunteers who come together to serve and extend the radical hospitality of First Methodist Church of Oviedo. If you’d like to volunteer in the Patch, simply click the button below to register. After registering, you’ll be directed to SignUp Genius where you can select your shift(s). Sign up to volunteer now!
To help you feel confident and prepared, we’ve put together a short video that walks through the ins and outs of the Patch—from opening to closing—so your shift runs with ease. Whether this is your very first year or your fifth, we encourage everyone to take a few minutes to watch! Pumpkin Patch volunteer training
Young at Heart
Our Young at Heart group is for adults 55 years of age and older, and meets every month (August – June) on the second Thursday for lunch and a special program. If you feel Young at Heart, you are in for a wonderful time of fellowship, great food, & an exciting program!
Program this month: Grant Chapel Choir
Menu: Meat loaf, green beans, roasted potatoes, carrots, and dessert.
The cost is $12.00 cash payable at the door.
Reservations are required by the Monday before the event by either calling the church office or contacting Frankie at frankiecrews45@gmail.com
Wednesday Night Dinner Kick-Off: Zambia Dinner
Join us for our kickoff to Fall Wednesday Night Dinners & Programming!
We're starting strong with Zambia Dinner, where our Missions team from Zambia will prepare traditional Zambian cuisine for our meal and spend time highlighting the missions that they served with during their time in Zambia.
Children's programming will resume this night as well!
All other classes will be paused for everyone to get the opportunity to learn more about this incredible mission & country!
Women's Night of Fellowship
You're Invited to Women's Night of Fellowship!
Join the women of the church Tuesday, September 8th at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for light refreshments and to learn about our Haiti Mission Soaring Unlimited!
RSVP by contacting either your Circle president, Angela Relyea at ABRelyea@yahoo.com, or by signing up through Realm.
We are collecting a few items for the mission, including: school supplies, school aged clothes & shoes, bar soap, small washcloths, toothbrushes, sample size tooth paste, sample size shampoo, sample size lotion, and powdered detergent.
Breakfast with Santa - Planning Meeting
Interested in helping to plan the next Breakfast with Santa?
Breakfast with Santa is an annual event put on by the Methodist Women. It includes a meet & greet with Santa, a pancake breakfast, crafts, and a more!
We would love your input on this year’s event! Please come to the planning meeting!
Open to all!
August 27th at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall
Young Adult - Game Night
Back to School Game Night
📍 First Methodist Church – Lee Chapel | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Celebrate the start of a new season with a fun, high-energy game night! We’ll have group games, plenty of laughs, and a great chance to reconnect as summer wraps up. Whether you’re new or have been coming for a while, this is a great night to jump in.
For more info: lfafard@fmcoviedo.net
Unchained Men: Corn Hole Tournament
The Ultimate Unchained Men’s Ministry Corn hole Showdown!
Deadeye Dads, Laser-Focused Grandpas, and Young Guns—It’s Time to Toss.
Are you the undisputed backyard champion, or do your bags always find the grass? Either way, it’s time to step up to the board. Join the men of First Methodist Church of Oviedo for an epic afternoon of high-stakes cornhole, great food, and even better brotherhood.
Who: 18 - 108
When: August 14th at 6pm
Where: The Gym
The Prize: Bragging rights, a sweet prize, and eternal glory.
No partner? No problem. We’ll pair you up on arrival. Or you can just select the “Fellowship” option on the registration page if you just want to hang out.
Come hungry for fellowship (and actual food).
(RSVP by August 9th to guarantee your chance to play!)
(Setup Crew & Grill Team: Please arrive by 4-4:30pm)
Young at Heart
Young at Heart Returns!
Join us August 13th at 12pm in the Fellowship Hall!
The theme this month is summer picnic! The menu will be hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad and an ice cream bar!
The musical program will be provided by the Men’s Quartet.
The cost is $12.00 cash payable at the door.
Reservations are required by August 10th by either calling the church office or contacting Frankie at frankiecrews45@gmail.com
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us for our annual Blessing of the Backpacks!
Available during our 9:30 & 11 am services in the Gym, following the students’ backpacks being blessed at the beginning of service.
We will have Photo ops, treats, and crafts for kids.
Don’t forget to bring your backpack with you!
Questions? Email kmendelson@fmcoviedo.net
Choir Practice Resumes
Interested in singing in our Chancel Choir? We'd love to have you!
Choir practice resumes this upcoming Thursday, August 6th, from 6:30pm-8pm.
Chancel Choir practices weekly on Thursdays in the Music Room, and performs during the 11am Traditional Service.
Interested? Contact our Choir Director, Tim Conyers tconyers@fmcoviedo.net
Homeschool Club Fall Registration Open
Homeschool Club Fall Registration is now open!
Homeschool Club resumes September 9th.
This group, designed for K-5th students, meets weekly on Wednesdays from 9:30am-1:30pm. We explore STEAM through hands-on, interactive learning.
Serve Opportunity- Men’s Grill Team for Hope Helps Back-to-school Bash
Serve Opportunity- Men’s Grill Team for Hope Helps Back-to-school Bash
We are looking for men to fire up the grill on Saturday, August 1st as we serve our community at the annual Hope Helps Back-to-School Bash here on our campus. Come at 8am, and spend the whole morning connecting with other men and making a difference.
When: August 1st 8am-12pm
Young Adult - Food Court & Movie Night
Food Court + Movie Night - Postponed!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we need to postpone our Young Adult Movie Night. We know many of you were looking forward to spending the evening together, and we apologize for the change.
We'll announce the new date as soon as it's confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility—we can't wait to get together for a fun movie night soon!
Stay tuned for more details!
For more info: lfafard@fmcoviedo.net
Kids Camp!
Big fun, big energy, and big faith!
Kids Camp is the highlight of the summer—filled with laughter, creativity, and moments that help kids learn just how much they are loved by God.
Registration is open! Hurry, as spots are limited!
Zambia Mission Trip
Zambia Mission Trip - July 11 - July 25.
What we will be doing:
This summer, a team of six from First Methodist Church of Oviedo will travel to Zambia to partner with New Life Zambia in sharing the love of Christ through worship, teaching, and service.
During our time in Zambia, we will host a Kids' Bible Camp for 75 children, providing a fun and faith-filled experience centered on God's love. Pastor Brian will preach during Sunday worship, and our team will also help lead a special youth event following the service.
In addition, we will offer teaching and encouragement for pastors and church leaders, equipping them for ministry in their communities. The final part of our trip will focus on hands-on service as we help create mobility devices for individuals with disabilities, participate in a feeding program, paint facilities, and spend time interacting with preschool children.
How you can help:
We invite you to pray for our team, our ministry partners at New Life Zambia, and everyone we will have the privilege of serving. May God use this mission to strengthen His church and share His hope and love in Zambia.
Venezuela Earthquake Relief Fund
Venezuela Earthquake Relief
Helping Survivors Rebuild Their Lives
Please consider donating to the Venezuela Earthquake Relief effort. FMCO will match all donations up to $5,000.00 to help the recovery efforts.