First United Methodist Church

Service Times

9am Contemporary | 11am Traditional

Connect Groups

We have a variety of different groups for all adults at every life stage in your spiritual journey. From Small Groups, Sunday School Classes, Women’s Groups, and Men’s Groups – there is a place for you here! Scroll down to learn more about our adult opportunities. For more information, contact ps@fumcwp.org or visit our leadership page for the staff contact.

Adult Groups

Adult Groups are an opportunity to gather for deep and meaningful conversations about scripture and topics of faith. It is also an opportunity to create relationships, get to know others in our church, and live out our faith in community as Jesus instructed us. The goal of all of these classes is empowering individuals to strengthen their spiritual gifts, extend care to those in need, and welcome and discuss new ideas in a safe setting. All are welcome.

Joy 
Sundays, 10-11am, Wesleyan 222

Cornerstone
Sundays, 10-11am, MFLC Library

Forum 
Sundays, 10-11am, Fellowship Hall 

The Sunday Study
Sundays, 10-11am, Wesleyan 203

Women's Groups

Weekly

Women’s Small Group
Sundays, 10-11am, Wesleyan 217
Women seeking to learn more about God to grow in faith. We have lively and heartfelt conversations about how God and the biblical text informs our everyday life. Email denisem@fumcwp.org for more info!

WOW (Women of the Word)
Mondays, Starting Sept. 8, 11:30am-1:00pm, Zoom or In-person
Does our faith have any relevance today? Join us as we study Adam Hamilton’s book “Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It”. He follows the roots of Methodism, as seen through the founder, John Wesley. Wesley felt a strong call to serve the poor, the sick and the imprisoned – not to be saved but because of salvation. We are called to walk as Christ walked. What does that mean to us today? Adam Hamilton helps us defines our faith and challenges us to rediscover our spiritual passion. Email ps@fumcwp.org for more information and the Zoom link.

Early Risers
Both in-personl and online groups engage in study of Old & New Testament scripture, relating to our modern live. Join us for our next session starting this October. 

Tuesday Mornings (In-Person)
7-8am, Wesleyan Bldg 217
This group will begin a 10-week study on the books of Esther and Ruth on Jan. 7.

Thursday Mornings (Virtual)
7-8am, Zoom
This group will be reading “Surprised by Mary: How the Christ Who Was Born through Mary Can Be Born Again Through You” by Jim Harnish, beginning Jan. 9. Please email ps@fumcwp.org for the zoom link.

Monthly

Small Groups for Moms
Connect with others and find support in a small group with other moms. This time together will be an informal way to gather, share joys & concerns, prayer requests, and to be reminded you are not alone in your journey. Email Rev. Leah Gaughan at leahg@fumcwp.org.

Women’s Book Club
Second Wednesday of the month, 10:00-11:30am, Matthias Family Life Center Library

Prayer Shawl Group
Last Wednesday of the month, 10:00am, Church Parlor
Prayer Shawls are handmade blankets or wraps that have been prayed over for comfort and care for the unknown receiver. Bring knitting needles (size 10 or 11) or crochet hooks. Email care@fumcwp.org with questions.

Women Warriors
Meets once a month at various restaurants for food and Fellowship.
Email ps@fumcwp.org for time & location.

Women's Ministries

Hannah Circle 
1st Thursday, 9:15am, Fellowship Hall
Hannah Circle is a community of moms who gather to support one another, and to partner with organizations supporting women and children in the Orlando community. Find out more about our annual sale at Hannah’s Closet.

Ruth UMW Circle
2nd Friday, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall
This group of women is our church’s connection with the United Methodist Women, a world-wide ministry that supports women and children locally, nationally, and around the world. They meet once a month for bible study, fellowship, and community service.

Men's Groups

Weekly

Tuesday Morning Men’s Group
Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00am, Fellowship Hall

Thursday Morning Men’s Group
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00am, Zoom

Monthly

Methodist Men’s Monthly Monday Meals (MMMMM)
Time and location vary.

Email ps@fumcwp.org for more information about our men’s groups.