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!

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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!

First Methodist Oviedo and other churches in the area will be hosting a Seder Meal on Thursday, March 28 from 6 to 8pm. Hagerty Culinary will be catering this event, it will be a family styled dinner. Join us and experience an authentic Jewish Passover Seder.

The cost will be $10 per person (11 and older), and $5 per person (4 to 10 yrs old).

Registration will be open until Monday, March 25.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Join us for pizza, bounce houses, crafts, and age appropriate egg hunts for children up to 5th grade.

HELP OUR PLANNING TEAM OUT BY USING THE LINK TO LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING! https://forms.gle/8ANrtxKxbuR2c1sd9

The children’s choir will be singing at the 9:30 Contemporary Service. Children will process in with palms, then sing.

Children will have the chance to practice song with Ms. Kalee & Ms. Anne during Wednesday Night Programming and both Sunday School Hours.

Our youth group is having a special worship night for students in the Oviedo area on Sunday, March 17th at 6 PM. We would love if you and your churches youth group would join us for this amazing event. Experience the warmth of community, hear uplifting worship music, and find encouragement in the company of fellow believers. Join us at First Methodist Church of Oviedo at 6 PM. We can’t wait to worship together!

We ask that you please RSVP for you and your group using this link. We are just trying to gauge the number of people who will be with us.

https://forms.gle/ehnGMRfPGD1H8NBK6

Join us for time with fellow christians! This event is happening March 16 at Noon at the Grant Chapel AME Church.

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.

Ash Wednesday Service will be February 14th at 6:30 PM in the Main Sanctuary.  The Children will have their normal programming, with ashes that have been blessed and a focus on Ash Wednesday.  There will not be Youth Bible Study.

Come join us in the Fellowship Hall for a pre-game Super Bowl Tailgate party.  Hot dogs, hamburgers, drinks and snacks will be provided. There will be tailgate type activities for everyone to play.

Since both of our Pastors will be in Clermont for the Conference, there will be no Saturday evening service on January 20th.

Bring the family to our movie night.  We will be showing “American Underdog - The Kurt Warner Story”.  Hot dogs, drinks and snacks will be provided by the Methodist Men

Please join us for a beautiful evening of candlelight services welcoming our Savior Jesus!

Please arrive early to get a good seat, as the sanctuary will be filled to capacity.

Please join us as we celebrate our Savior's birth on Christmas Eve with a magical and spirit filled service.

Our 5pm Service is a family service led by the pastors and children’s ministry staff. There will be traditional Christmas scripture readings and music, a Christmas message from the pastor. Please arrive early to get a good seat, as the sanctuary will be filled to capacity.

We hope you can attend and celebrate Christmas with us!

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!

Everyone is invited to a Gingerbread Family Night on Friday, December 22! Fun for the whole family! The fun begin at 5:30 PM with a children's program, decorating gingerbread cookies, games and more!

First Church Oviedo is putting together an amazing Christmas cantata and orchestral program on Sunday, December 17 at 5 PM, called “Night of Miracles.”

We’re recruiting all of our skilled musical community to join and contribute their talents to this amazing concert. So if that’s you or some of your friends and family, have them reach out to our Director of Traditional Worship, Assel Jean-Pierre.

Email ajeanpierre@fumco.net with name, preferred form of contact and main instrument! Thank you!

This nation-wide event returns to our Oviedo Cemetery on Saturday, December 16th. Please join us for this moving ceremony placing wreaths on the gravesites of military veterans.

Join Santa for Oviedo’s famous townhouse pancakes, crafts, and story time!

Tickets are $8 person - includes a delicious breakfast, candy canes, live music, crafts, story time, and a picture with Santa! All proceeds go to missions for women and children.

Go to: https://united-methodist-women.square.site/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

Please join us on Sunday, November 26, as we decorate our beautiful church facilities for the holidays. We are breaking the festivities into “shifts” following each worship service. The first shift will be at 9:00 AM, where we will meet in Fellowship Hall for coffee and donuts. The next shift will be at 10:30 AM, and we will finish things up at Noon, following the 11 AM service. There will be many opportunities to serve regardless of your age or physical capability. Let’s celebrate Jesus!

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.

The Military Support Team’s annual Veterans Day Luncheon will be on Friday, November 10, at Noon in the Fellowship Hall. This is a community event so please invite your Veteran friends and neighbors. The meal will be catered by Mission BBQ.

Please let us know that you are coming and how many will be in your party by calling the Church office.

Come celebrate 150 years at First Church Oviedo! We will have one combined service at 10 AM, followed by a potluck dinner on the grounds. Please bring a favorite dish to share!

On Pentecost Sunday (May 28), we will be celebrating baptisms and renewal of baptisms during our worship services. If you would like to participate in this special ceremony by immersion or sprinkling, please contact the church office to set up an appointment with one of the pastors.

Join us on Sunday, May 21 at 5 PM for an afternoon of beautiful music featuring Pastor Patina, Shawna Herrington, Assel Jean-Pierre, and other guest musicians. The music will be a blend of original songs and classic favorites.

FREE admission; open to the public.

Please join us for a beautiful evening of candlelight services welcoming our Savior Jesus!

Please arrive early to get a good seat, as the sanctuary will be filled to capacity.

Please join us as we celebrate our Savior's birth on Christmas Eve with a magical and spirit filled service.

Our 5pm Service is a family service led by the pastors and children’s ministry staff. There will be traditional Christmas scripture readings and music, a Christmas message from the pastor. Please arrive early to get a good seat, as the sanctuary will be filled to capacity.

We hope you can attend and celebrate Christmas with us!

CHRISTMAS EVE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

December 24 at 5 PM and 7 PM

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 call the church office or CLICK HERE to sign up. No prior experience required!

The Christmas holidays are not always bright and cheery for everyone. Especially for those who have experienced the death of a loved one, a divorce or separation, cancer or illness, the loss of a job, or other situations that may create sadness or loneliness. Come to our Blue Christmas Service that will be held on December 18 at 7 PM in the Historic Sanctuary, and celebrate the real promise of the season and be uplifted by the Light of Christ. We will have music, scripture, readings, and the assurance of God's grace.

We hope to see all of you at our Family Gingerbread Night! Pizza, Popcorns and treats will be served!

We ask that everyone planning to attend to RSVP using this link: https://bit.ly/FCOgingerbread