Join us in Worship at 9am & 11am on June 8th, Pentecost Sunday, as members of our church lead a mutual service of Pentecost and Juneteenth. Experience accounts of the baptism of the Holy Spirit which gave birth to the Christian Church, and the Juneteenth witness of resilience, faithfulness, and God’s liberating love.
Pentecost and Juneteenth declare that there is room for everyone in God’s family! We hope everyone will join this special celebration in Worship.
We encourage everyone to wear RED to honor both of these traditions!
Enjoy an interactive, guided group tour highlighting historical landmarks, while getting up close to how gentrification has impacted and transformed the identity of Winter Park’s Westside African American Community – Hannibal Square.
Tour begins at 9am sharp at Shady Park (721 New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789). Parking is available along New England Avenue or in a lot across from the park. Bring water and walking shoes as we will walk at least one mile around the community.
Presented in partnership between Barbara Chandler Productions and our church’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ministry.
The 2025 Florida Annual Conference is just around the corner! This is a time when lay members and clergy from all the United Methodist churches in the Florida Conference gather for worship, fellowship, and to conduct the business of the church. It includes reports on past and ongoing work, the adoption of future goals, programs, and budgets, as well as the ordination of clergy members as deacons and elders.
Learn more about this year’s conference and hear from Bishop Berlin at the link below!
Join us on July 20th for our Summer Family Movie Night: Wicked. All ages are invited to the gym at 5pm. Costumes encouraged!
Dress comfortably and bring blankets, pillows, camp chairs. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be provided, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Discover how to cultivate a humble heart and a curious spirit.
It’s not always easy to be gracious and loving, especially with people who are challenging for us. When we exhibit a posture of humility and curiosity, our tense relationships can be changed. But humility and curiosity don’t develop simply because we desire it. This workshop teaches concrete practices that will open your heart to the Holy Spirit’s work. You’ll leave with practical ideas and hopeful next steps.
Led by Colossian Forum facilitator Chase Stancle, our morning will feature large group discussions of how biblical values shape our imagination around conflict transformation. We will also discuss Leap of Faith in small groups and share a simple lunch together—a proven way to shape Christian community! Please join this rich opportunity and bring your questions. We want to explore together what it means to pursue unity beyond agreement or toleration.
The workshop will begin promptly at 9:30am, with doors opening at 9:10am for bagels and coffee. Lunch will be served at 11:30am and the workshop will end at 1:00pm. We do ask that participants attend the entire morning. Attending the Leap of Faith screening on May 16th is strongly encouraged, but not required for participation in the workshop.
This event is in connection with our Doc Night: Leap of Faith.
Can Christians be in community together when they disagree?
Join us for Leap of Faith’s Orlando premiere! Leap of Faith is a brand new, powerful film that explores this question and many more. Director Nicholas Ma and Producer Morgan Neville (who previously told Mr. Roger’s story in Won’t You Be My Neighbor) approached The Colossian Forum about independently filming the ways they were creating community across difference. The film follows twelve pastors who spent a year navigating their shared heart for God and their theological disagreements. The result is a profound testament to what can happen when Christians bring what’s on their hearts to one another.
We have the honor to be led by Chase Stancle, one of the pastor participants in the film and a trained facilitator with The Colossian Forum. Chase describes himself as “a fully devoted follower of Christ, an eagerly engaged husband, father of four, and Lead Pastor of Unison Christian Church, an intentionally multi-ethnic church serving Grand Rapids, MI.”
As the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ministry, we want to open spaces for authentic, courageous engagement with one another as Christians. We hope you will join us as we explore what church can look like when we pursue unity beyond agreement. Reserve your seat today—and bring friends!
MFLC 313 is on the third floor of the Matthias Family Life Center on our Winter Park campus (125 N Interlachen Ave). Parking available in large lot off Interlachen across from the sanctuary. Doors open at 6:15pm and program begins promptly at 6:30pm. Dialog will follow film screening, ending at 9pm.
For more about Leap of Faith, visit https://leapoffaithmovie.com/
For more about The Colossian Forum connection to the film, visit https://colossianforum.org/leap-of-faith/
For more about Chase Stancle, check out this episode of the Practicing Hope podcast https://colossianforum.org/the-art-of-slowing-down/
This event is in connection with our Christian Conflict Transformation Workshop.
Revisit the day when Jesus was crucified as the Chancel Choir and Orchestra present “Seven Last Words from the Cross,” a music-driven Service of Darkness. This experience will challenge you to reconsider your response to Jesus’ sacrifice.
6:30am Sunrise (Lakefront Chapel) | 9am Contemporary (MFLC Gym) | 11am Traditional (Sanctuary)
Join our hearts in one accord to celebrate the Risen Lord! It’s the most joy-filled day on the Christian calendar and we encourage you to be a part of our on-campus celebrations.
Be sure to bring a flower from your garden to add to the Easter cross on our front lawn! It’s a wonderful chance to capture a special family photo together!
Maundy means “Mandate” and reflects the command that Jesus gave his disciples after he washed their feet, “Love one another just as I have loved you.” This gathering renews the importance of those words and draws us into what it truly means to follow Christ.
This year’s service will feature powerful testimonials and the sharing of communion. Together, we will reflect on Christ’s profound love, sacrifice, and the command to love one another.
9am Contemporary (MFLC Gym) | 11am Traditional (Sanctuary)
Come celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with a joyful Palm Parade during both worship services. Wave your palms and prepare your heart for Holy Week!
