Church Events
Men's Gathering
Join us for an intergenerational Men’s Gathering Wednesday February 4th!
Parent's Night Out
We're excited to offer another Parent's Night Out, this Feb 6th from 5:30-8pm. Cost is $15 per child. Sign up in Realm.
Women's Night of Connection
Come out to meet the Methodist women! This is a fun potluck dinner with fellowship, music, and prayer! Please bring a dish to share.
Date: February 9th, Monday
Time: 6:30pm-7pm Gathering
7pm-8pm Program
The theme is “Faith over Fear”. Lanie James and Pastor Patina will be facilitating. This will be a night of connecting with women on this topic along with music and light refreshments will be served.
Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP if you need child care and RSVP if you will be attending.
The colors are turquoise and pink:))
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious food & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: John & Amy will return to delight us with their musical talents again! We can’t wait!
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie
Valentine's Party - Residing Hope
Join us for a volunteer serving opportunity with Residing Hope (formerly the Methodist Children’s Home).
This is an annual event: Volunteers will help with set-up, tear-down, and playing games with the residents.
Please contact Nancy if you’re interested in attending!
High School - “BREATHE” RETREAT
Get ready for an epic weekend of games, fun, and connection on the beautiful Rainbow River! This retreat is all about stepping away from the everyday to reconnect with one another, spend meaningful time outdoors, and grow closer to Jesus.
We’ll have engaging teaching, powerful moments of worship, intentional community, and plenty of time to relax and have fun together. You won’t want to miss this unforgettable ministry weekend!
Event Details
WHEN: Friday, February 13 – Monday, February 16, 2026
WHERE: Dunedin, Florida
TRANSPORTATION: Provided | Drop-off and Pick-up at First Methodist Oviedo Campus
COST: $40
QUESTIONS?
Contact Lanie James at ljames@fmcoviedo.net
Day of Hope - Residing Hope Tour
Join us on February 21 at 10:00 AM to experience the ministry of Residing Hope, one of our core mission partners. Come be a part of worship, mini service projects, seminars, lunch, tours and more! All ages are welcomed and encouraged to attend! Golf carts are available for those with mobility challenges. RSVP by completing this Realm registration by 2/10!
Schedule of Events
10:00 Gates open
10:15 Walking tours begin
10:30 – 11:00 First round of breakout sessions
11:15 – 11:45 Second round of breakout sessions
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch in the gym
12:30 Program in the gym featuring our youth
Breakout Sessions:
Seating is limited and an RSVP is required.
These educational breakout sessions are available to showcase our services, and help you better understand what we do at Residing Hope. There will be two rounds of breakout sessions this year, the first at 10:30 and the second at 11:15. Each guest will only be able to attend one session per round.
When you register on Realm, please choose which breakout session you want to attend so we can give them our complete RSVP information.
First round of breakout sessions
Ways to Engage With Residing Hope
What is Trauma Informed Care?
All About Foster Care
Second round of breakout sessions
What is Trauma Informed Care?
Planned Giving Basics
All About Foster Care
You can view Residing Hope’s website about this event here: https://residinghope.org/day-on-campus/. (Please do not fill out your own RSVP on their website. We will submit one RSVP for our church.)
Depending on interest and the number attending, we can coordinate carpooling from the church.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a church work day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM. Please bring gloves and any landscaping tools you would like to use (rakes, weed eaters, edgers, ladders.) If interested, please email facilities@fmcoviedo.net
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious food & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: tbd
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a church work day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM. Please bring gloves and any landscaping tools you would like to use (rakes, weed eaters, edgers, ladders.) If interested, please email facilities@fmcoviedo.net
5th Sunday Giving
3/29/26 is the Fifth Sunday offering for Residing Hope. These gifts are critical to assisting this organization in serving abused, abandoned, and neglected children from across the state of Florida. Please write Residing Hope in the memo line of any checks. You may also give online by selecting Residing Hope in the drop down menu. Thank you for your generosity!
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious food & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: tbd
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie
Middle School - GLOWVERNIGHTER
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS meet us at the church at 7 pm! Bring your sleeping bag, pillow and dress in neon for this awesome glow in the dark event! Pick up will be at 8 am.
Includes food, glow paint, game supplies and glow sticks!
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious food & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: tbd
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie
Florida Conference Annual Meeting
This year our church has the honor of hosting the Florida Conference Annual Meeting for the Global Methodist Church! This will be a 3-day event, and we look forward our church congregation helping to make this event possible! Save the dates & check back for more information on specific volunteer opportunities as we get closer to the event.
Volunteer Opportunities: Parking help, Worship, AV, Ushers, Hospitality & many more!
BigStuf Youth Camp
Get ready for an epic week of games, fun, and connection on the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach! BigStuf is designed to give students space to step away from everyday distractions and focus on what truly matters—growing in faith, building meaningful friendships, and discovering joy in their walk with Christ.
This isn’t just a camp—it’s an experience that continues to impact lives long after the week ends, shaping students and strengthening our community.
Event Details
WHEN: Monday, June 8 – Friday, June 12, 2026
WHERE: Panama City Beach, Florida
TRANSPORTATION: Provided | Drop-off and pick-up at First Methodist Oviedo Campus
COST: $600 (scholarships available)
Questions?
Contact Lanie James at ljames@fmcoviedo.net
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious food & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: tbd
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie
Vacation Bible School
Save the date for VBS!
8am-12pm Monday through Friday
Please check back for more information closer to the event date
Ignite '26 Conference
Ignite ’26 is a day-and-a-half gathering led by Tim Johnson and the Person & the Power team, created to ignite a deeper hunger for God through Scripture, prayer, and worship. It’s a corporate Bible study experience intentionally shaped by the Holy Spirit—designed to awaken us to the beauty, authority, and life-changing power of God’s Word. If you’re longing for spiritual renewal and a space to encounter God together with others, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Registration is $69. Childcare is available. Please indicate when registering if you need childcare.
Conference location: First Methodist Church of Oviedo
263 King St, Oviedo, FL 32765
Register for this exciting event here
Schedule of Events:
Friday (1/23):
6:30pm-9pm - Worship, followed by Pastor Tim Johnson
Saturday (1/24):
9am- 12pm - Teaching Session 1**
12pm- 2pm - pause for lunch
2pm- 5pm - Teaching Session 2**
5pm- 7pm - pause for dinner
7pm- 9pm - Worship & Prayer Service
**Childcare provided upon request- please indicate that you will need childcare so that we can properly staff the event
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a church work day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM. Please bring gloves and any landscaping tools you would like to use (rakes, weed eaters, edgers, ladders.) If interested, please email Jane at facilities@fmcoviedo.net
Serving Opportunity: Residing Hope
Join us for a serving opportunity with Residing Hope Children’s Home. Help by serving to the kids, eating dinner with them, and play board games.
When: 3rd Thursdays, monthly
Where: Residing Hope Children’s Home
RSVP: Nancy Pandolph npandolph@yahoo.com
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious foor & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: featuring a "State of the City" message from our mayor, Megan Sladek
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie at fcrews@fmcoviedo.net
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
Join us for one of our Candlelight Christmas Eve services!
5pm Family Service (Main Sanctuary- childcare provided)
7pm Traditional Service (Main Sanctuary)
10pm Communion Service (Historic Sanctuary)
Volunteer Opportunity: Christmas Eve
We’re in need of some extra help during our Christmas Eve Candlelight services this year! Please click the link to sign up!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Usher
Greeter
Parking Lot Attendant
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a church work day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM. Please bring gloves and any landscaping tools you would like to use (rakes, weed eaters, edgers, ladders.) If interested, please email Jane at facilities@fmcoviedo.net
Christmas Camp
Join us for Christmas Camp with Children’s Ministries! This is a super fun day-camp designed to help keep the kiddos entertained for a few hours during the last Friday before Christmas (hopefully allowing parents a few precious hours before the holiday madness ensues). Join us for a fun-filled day of Christmas creations and crafts! Campers will need to have a lunch and water bottle for camp! One of our activities will be a snack that they can eat!
Register now!
Check-in Location: Gym
When: December 19th 10am-2pm
Campers Need: lunch, water bottle, backpack to hold their things
Winter Break - Wed Night Paused
Wednesday Night Programming is PAUSED for Winter Break! Join us again January 14th!
Blue Christmas
Join us for a Blue Christmas Under the Oaks: Because the Christmas Season doesn’t always feel merry & bright
Some Things to Note:
-This service is open to anyone in the Oviedo area, please invite anyone who may be struggling this holiday season.
-This service will be located outside, please bring lawn chairs or a picnic blanket
-There will be some reserved accessible seating available (for those who feel more comfortable on the sidewalk)
Location: Under the Oaks (in the same location where we have the pumpkin patch)
Serving Opportunity: Residing Hope (Copy)
Join us for a serving opportunity with Residing Hope Children’s Home. Help by serving to the kids, eating dinner with them, and play board games.
When: 3rd Thursdays, monthly (please note: this event is a deviation from that schedule)
Where: Residing Hope Children’s Home
RSVP: Nancy Pandolph npandolph@yahoo.com
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious foor & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: Christmas Musical Programming by The Okello Family, Terry Wales, Tony Awtrey
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie at fcrews@fmcoviedo.net
Christmas Musical
Join us at the 9:30am & 11am services for the showcasing of our Christmas Musical “A New and Glorious Morn” that our Chancel Choir & Tim Conyers have worked so hard to prepare for!
Breakfast with Santa
Come join us for breakfast, crafts and Santa Meet and Greet!
This is such a sweet event!We have a pancake breakfast (donated by Townhouse), crafts, story time, scavenger hunt, carolers, and a special meet and greet with Santa and Mrs. Claus! All proceeds go to missions for women and children!
Under 2 years old is free.
Purchase Tickets here for your Breakfast Time Slot.
Sign up here to volunteer
Sanctuary Poinsettia Sale
Sanctuary Poinsettias can be ordered in honor or memory of loved ones ($12 each) to be displayed on Christmas Eve. You may use a giving envelope (pews & doors), or this link to order.
Please state how you would like the dedication to read when ordering.
Deadline to order is Dec 14th, pickup poinsettias after the Christmas Eve service that you attend (12/24: 5pm, 7pm, 10pm)
5th Sunday Giving
11/30, is the Fifth Sunday offering for Residing Hope. These gifts are critical to assisting this organization in serving abused, abandoned, and neglected children from across the state of Florida. Please write Residing Hope in the memo line of any checks. You may also give online by selecting Residing Hope in the drop down menu. Thank you for your generosity!
Serving Opportunity: Residing Hope
Join us for a serving opportunity with Residing Hope Children’s Home. Help by serving to the kids, eating dinner with them, and play board games.
When: 3rd Thursdays, monthly
Where: Residing Hope Children’s Home
RSVP: Nancy Pandolph npandolph@yahoo.com
Harbour Hope Christmas Giving
Harbour Hope is one of our Mission Partners. There are a few ways to help them this holiday season:
ADOPT A SURVIVOR OR FAMILY
Participants will receive a “wish list” for a few personal items, clothing sizes, and gift card requests to make the holiday meaningful. (Please reach out to Harbour Hope for information about a specific family’s needs). Drop off to church office by Dec 14
SEND CHRISTMAS CARDS TO OUR CHAMPIONS
The Champions are the incredible board members, volunteers and donors who make this mission’s work possible. Harbour Hope will provide cards, envelopes, stamps, and list of names/addresses.
More information about sponsoring the Christmas Celebration at Open Heart Farms
Contact info@harbourhope.org for more information.
Toy Drive
Help spread joy and love this Christmas by donating new unwrapped toys, crafts, books, and games suitable for ages 0-17.
OURM Amazon Wishlists
Ages 0–3: https://a.co/hOQZQik
Ages 4–6: https://a.co/dYXzDjs
Ages 7–9: https://a.co/4KoEoS2
Drop off in the Welcome Center or church office by Dec 3.
Christmas Shoebox Drive
Once again, we are preparing shoeboxes for children in our community that will feature gifts and essentials for a child of a specific age group and gender:
-Plastic shoebox w/Lid
-School Supplies
-Hygiene Items
-Toys/Games (age, gender appropriate)
-Candy (non-melting, individually wrapped)
-Books, Bible, Devotional
-Journal and/or Pens
-Gift Card (Restaurant or Store)
-Add a holiday card or note from your family/group
For a more specific list of instructions from Love Missions, please look here
Drop off to church office by Dec 7
Gift Card Drive
We are collecting gift cards in increments of $20-$100 to major stores (Ross, TJ Max, Wal-Mart, Epic Theaters, etc.) and restaurants (especially Darden, Papa John’s, Applebee’s, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, etc.) for Residing Hope. All donated cards go directly toward Christmas gifts — and any extras help meet children’s needs throughout the year (they will use extras to celebrate cottage group dinners for birthdays, etc…).
Please drop off gift cards to the church office by Sunday, Dec 3.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a church work day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM. Please bring gloves and any landscaping tools you would like to use (rakes, weed eaters, edgers, ladders.) If interested, please email Jane at facilities@fmcoviedo.net
Young at Heart
If you’re “Young at Heart,” you’re in for a great time of fellowship, delicious foor & and interesting program the 2nd Thursday of the Month.
Theme this Month: tbd
Cost $12 payable at door.
RSVP by calling the church office or email Frankie at fcrews@fmcoviedo.net
Veteran's Day Luncheon - Military Support Team
Join us for a luncheon hosted by our Military Support Team to honor our Veteran’s on Veteran’s Day. Lunch will begin at 12pm, and will be catered by Mission BBQ.
When: 11/11 at 12pm
Where: Fellowship Hall
RSVP: Diane Holland (615)584-8906 hollanddiane57@gmail.com
The Dwelling
Come as you are, this is an informal event. All expressions of worship are welcome and art and journaling supplies will be provided. {No food}
Childcare is provided
Parking Fundraiser - Great Day in the Country
We need volunteers to help with our Parking Fundraiser for Oviedo’s Annual “A Great Day in the Country” Craft faire. Volunteers can sign up for 2hr shifts beginning at 7am, until the end of the event (7-9am, 9-11am, 11am-1pm, 1-3pm). There are 10 volunteer spots for each shift. Funds raised will go towards our many missions & community outreach programs.
Volunteer Requirements: Volunteers will help direct traffic, and may be required to accept payments & count change back.
RSVP: facilities@fmcoviedo.net Realm Signup
Women's Night of Fellowship (November)
Women’s Night of Fellowship- Come out to meet the Methodist women!
This is a fun potluck dinner with fellowship, music, and prayers! Please bring a dish to share. All women are welcome, so bring a friend! Potluck – music by Assel – fellowship
RSVP by November 1st to
abrelyea@yahoo.com
Time: 5:45 p.m.–8 p.m.
Free entry | Starts at 5:45 p.m.
Fellowship Hall
Please bring a dish to share
Homecoming Sunday
Join us for a special day as we gather our church family and ministry partners to celebrate all that God is doing in and through our church. Together, we will honor the rich legacy of faith that has brought us this far and look ahead with joy to what God has in store.
Following the service, we’ll share a meal together (please bring a covered dish) —everyone is invited!
We look forward to seeing you at this meaningful celebration of faith, fellowship, and future hope.
Things to Note: there will be no Sunday School classes this day (let’s all celebrate Jesus and our church together) and parking on the paved lot is reserved for seniors. Additional parking is available in our overflow lot- between the baseball fields & parking lot.
Pool Party
Chill by the water and soak up the good vibes! 12pm offsite - contact ljames@fmcoviedo.net for more information