Church Events
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on May 20, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. Many of the residents in Palm Valley are physically unable to do repairs and landscaping for their yards. Most are on fixed incomes and cannot hire outside help. That's where we come in! We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Everyone should bring gloves and the following if you can: landscaping tools (rakes, weed eaters, edgers), pressure washers, hoses, ladders (8-feet or higher), and black contractor trash bags. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on April 15, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
OURM Foot Washing & Shoe Drive
Once again, our church is helping to provide the Orlando Union Rescue Mission with 1,000 pair of new athletic shoes for men, women and children (all sizes). Please bring in a new pair of sneakers (you can include socks, too) to the church by March 28.
For more information about the shoe drive CLICK HERE!
On Good Friday (March 29), we will help with OURM's Banquet and Foot Washing event. Volunteers please arrive at First Methodist Church at 8:15 AM to ensure we arrive at OURM on time!
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on March 18, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. Many of the residents in Palm Valley are physically unable to do repairs and landscaping for their yards. Most are on fixed incomes and cannot hire outside help. That's where we come in! We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Everyone should bring gloves and the following if you can: landscaping tools (rakes, weed eaters, edgers), pressure washers, hoses, ladders (8-feet or higher), and black contractor trash bags. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
2nd Annual Community Unity Worship Service
2nd Annual Community Unity Worship Service on Sunday, February 25th at 3:00 pm at Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church. Join community pastors (including our own Pastor Brian) and area churches in worshipping God together.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on February 19, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. Many of the residents in Palm Valley are physically unable to do repairs and landscaping for their yards. Most are on fixed incomes and cannot hire outside help. That's where we come in! We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Everyone should bring gloves and the following if you can: landscaping tools (rakes, weed eaters, edgers), pressure washers, hoses, ladders (8-feet or higher), and black contractor trash bags. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
Children's Home Valentines Party
We are looking for volunteers for the Childrens' Home Valentine's party to be held on February 9, 2024. Party starts at 5PM in the gym on campus. This is one of our missions we support!
If you are interested please contact the church office or npandolph@yahoo.com.
contact Nancy Pandolph ASAP in order to complete the necessary background check.
OURM Healthy & Happy Baby Drive
We are collecting baby items for our mission partner, Orlando Union Rescue Mission!! Please consider donating to this cause! You can drop off your donations at the church any time before Monday, February 5!
We are accepting the following new items:
Diapers: All sizes
Pull-ups: All sizes
Bottles
Pacifiers
Baby Wipes
Baby Aspirin
Teething Rings/ Gel
Food & Formula (as long as it doesn’t expire within 3 months)
Health/Hygiene Items (Baby Shampoo, Lotion, etc.)
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on January 22, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. Many of the residents in Palm Valley are physically unable to do repairs and landscaping for their yards. Most are on fixed incomes and cannot hire outside help. That's where we come in! We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Everyone should bring gloves and the following if you can: landscaping tools (rakes, weed eaters, edgers), pressure washers, hoses, ladders (8-feet or higher), and black contractor trash bags. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are looking for Ushers, Greeters and Parking Lot Attendants for both services on Christmas Eve. If you would like to spread extra joy by handing out candles or bulletins to guests coming to our services, or assist with directing parking.
Please contact the church office or CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. No prior experience required!
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on December 18, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
Hope Helps: Christmas in the City
Each year, First Church provides a staging area for Hope Helps for collecting gifts, hygiene products, socks, underwear, diapers, pull-ups and holiday food items for families in our community who are in need. You can help by donating any of these items (monetary donations are also accepted) and/or volunteering to help with sorting and organizing the donated items.
For more information, please go to: https://www.hopehelps.org/christmas-in-the-city/.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on November 20, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. Many of the residents in Palm Valley are physically unable to do repairs and landscaping for their yards. Most are on fixed incomes and cannot hire outside help. That's where we come in! We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Everyone should bring gloves and the following if you can: landscaping tools (rakes, weed eaters, edgers), pressure washers, hoses, ladders (8-feet or higher), and black contractor trash bags. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
Great Day in the Country Parking Fundraiser
Each year the church provides parking for the annual Great Day in the Country event as a special fundraiser. We are in need of lots of volunteers to help direct traffic and/or collect donations for parking. We will have the following shifts: 7-9AM (8-10 people), 9-10:30AM (6-8 people); 10:30-Noon (4-6 people); Noon-2PM (2-4 people). Please contact Melody Boyington or the church office if you can lend a hand.
Fifth Sunday Children's Home Offering
The Florida United Methodist Children's Home's mission is to empower children and families to experience God's love and care as revealed in the ministry of Jesus Christ. During the months that we have a fifth Sunday, you will find a special offering envelope at each entrance specifically designated for the Children’s Home. Please join us in continuing our support of this wonderful ministry!
OURM Fall Fest
We will be hosting a fun station for the Orlando Union Rescue Mission’s Fall Festival!
We are making candy apples and will have one or two easy carnival games for the children. The event begins at 6:30 PM and ends at 8:30 PM. O.U.R.M. will provide tables, but we will provide the food and decorations. We will meet at the church at 5:00 PM and will carpool over. We are looking for 10 volunteers.
Palm Valley Workday
Join us for a Church Work Day in Palm Valley. We will be doing landscaping, gutter cleaning, and pressure washing. Volunteers should meet at the Clubhouse at 8:45 AM.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on October 16, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Pumpkin Patch
GET READY FOR YOUR FAVORITE FALL TRADITION!
By purchasing a pumpkin, you'll be supporting our Youth Ministry—a ministry that gives teenagers Christian Community and an opportunity to serve others—so, invite your friends, family, and neighbors to come, too! We hope to see you there!
For more information CLICK HERE!
Patch Hours…
MONDAY 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
TUESDAY 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
THURSDAY 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
FRIDAY 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
SATURDAY 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SUNDAY 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
*patch is subject to early closure due to weather*
Pumpkin Unloading
Come help set up this years pumpkin patch!
(we advise everyone to wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty)
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on September 18, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
International Solid Rock Worship Night
A night of fun, food, fellowship, testimony, and worship. Worship will be led by the International Solid Rock Prison Ministry (www.internationalsolidrock.org). Many of the band members are members of the Blues Hall of Fame so lots of great music to be enjoyed. Guest Speaker: President/Co-founder, Tony Loeffler. In addition, guests from the Orlando Union Rescue Mission will also be joining us!
Click here to RSVP! Dinner is free, but donations are welcome.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on August 21, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
OURM Dinner
We will be serving dinner at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission on July 17, in a family setting from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Volunteers will need to arrive at the church no later than 3:30 PM, unless you are meeting us at OURM. Please contact Melody Boyington using the form below, if you are interested in helping out.
Appalachia Mission Trip
(Hosted by Thirst Missions)
Join Pastor Patina on a mission trip to Hazard, Kentucky, to help the residents who have suffered through the recent floods in their area. This will be a multi-generational group (youth and adults) of approximately 30 people who will volunteer in a variety of ways including repairs, painting, landscaping, and visitation. Not every opportunity is physical, so there is something for everyone who wishes to volunteer.
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