Every year, Orlando’s Come Out With Pride festival brings tens of thousands of people to Lake Eola Park. Our church will once again march in the Pride Parade with our banner reading “You are God’s Beloved.” Our engagement at Pride is a way to affirm and encourage LGBTQ members of our church as well as share God’s inclusive, radical love with our neighbors. We want every person we interact with to know that they are God’s beloved, now and forever, because of who they truly are, not anything they’ve done.
Come Out With Pride will be held on Saturday, October 18th with the parade occurring in the late afternoon (usually 4–6pm). We will meet as a marching group along Orange Ave (location TBD) and the route is typically one mile. Families of all ages are welcome!
Please register ASAP to reserve your spot in the parade group. Note that a pre-event Zoom call will be held on Monday, October 13th at 8pm to review purpose, expectations, logistics, and questions for the day. The call will be recorded with the video available to anyone who registers in advance.
Questions? Email dei@fumcwp.org.
Does Scripture feel like a hurdle to loving LGBTQ people?
Do you have questions about all the letters and what they mean for your faith?
Are you looking for resources to share with a friend or family member?
No matter where you find yourself, you are welcome to join this open, two-week study of what the Bible has to say about LGBTQ inclusion. Led by David B. Witwer and Marcie Doll, this study will illustrate the spectrum of Christian beliefs about gender and sexuality, explore inclusive stories from the Bible, and hold space for questions that need to be raised in community. This conversation is vital and this study is a starting point!
Please join from 10–11am on Sunday, October 5th and Sunday, October 12th in the Wesleyan 220 classroom (2nd floor of Wesleyan building). Send any questions about this opportunity to dei@fumcwp.org.
MSEE’s annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction will be held on the FUMCWP campus on Saturday, October 18th from 10am-2pm. There will be games, bounce houses, train rides, pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, balloon animals, fairy hair, hair chalk, Kona Ice, cotton candy, and lots of family fun!
Contact Rebecca DeVane in the MSEE front office to purchase tickets and/or all-access wristbands – 407-644-4313 or rebeccadv@fumcwp.org. Tickets/wristbands can also be purchased at the event.
Are you ready to kick off the fall with Winter Park Student Ministry?
After a summer of sun-soaked adventures and endless laughter, it’s time to dive back into the rhythm of the school year and Elevate. We have lined up an incredible array of activities that will kick off our Elevate for the fall.
At Elevate Kickoff, we will spend time at the pool/lake, play different games, and eat chipotle. It’s not just about the activities—it’s about building connections, and fostering friendships.
So mark your calendars for September 14th, and get ready to elevate your summer memories to new heights!
We will meet at the Clark family’s house at 3:00 for a lake day, pool time, games, dinner, devotional, and a special dessert. Address will be sent in the confirmation email after registration.
Cost: $10(Includes lunch, dinner, dessert, and supplies).
Sign up by September 13th!
For more information or to register, contact Keaton & Sofia, the Student Ministry Directors at students@fumcwp.org.
Join our church family! Our next New Member Class will take place this October. Please register at the link below to secure your spot!
Meeting Dates:
Sunday, October 5, 12 and 19 from 10am-12pm
(Attending all 3 classes is required to join.)
Nursery is available.
If you weren’t able to attend the Stakeholder Dinner, we don’t want you to miss out!
Join us for one of our upcoming Round-Table Gatherings as we share the next chapter in the life of our church. After a season of deep listening, prayerful discernment, and visionary planning, we are excited to tell you more about our generosity campaign—an initiative that will shape our church for generations to come. This is your opportunity to hear the heart of the vision, ask questions, and join the conversation.
Please attend one of the two gatherings and register below!
- Sunday, Sept. 21 at 12:30pm (Deadline to register is Sept. 15)
- Sunday, Sept. 28 at 5:00pm (Deadline to register is Sept. 22)
Come be part of this significant moment as we Rise, Together.
Note, this is for those who were unable to attend the Stakeholder event this August.
Join us for our annual Cornerstone Sunday School Class Kickoff Brunch!
The Cornerstone Class meets each week for adult Sunday School from 10–11 am in the MFLC 2nd Floor Library, between our worship services. Whether you’re new or returning, in any age or stage of life, you’re warmly invited to be part of this welcoming community.
Join us for a very special Stakeholder Event at FUMCWP—one you won’t want to miss!
After a season of deep listening, prayerful discernment, and visionary planning, we are ready to share the next chapter in the life of our church. On Sunday, August 17 at 5:30pm, we’ll gather as a church family—our faithful stakeholders in ministry and mission—to unveil an initiative that will shape the future of our church for generations to come.
This isn’t just the launch of a campaign. It’s a spiritual invitation:
- To grow deeper in our faith.
- To invest in our mission.
- To live in Christ-centered community.
- To step boldly into God’s call for our church.
We believe this next chapter will strengthen our church, expand our impact, and position us to thrive in the years ahead. Dinner and childcare will be provided.
Registration is now closed to help us plan and prepare for dinner.
The music ministry invites all who love the music of Advent and Christmas to join the Festival Gloria choir!
Our first rehearsals — The Festival Gloria Retreat — are Wednesdays, September 3 and 10, from 6:30 to 8:30pm in the sanctuary. Everyone is welcome, from high schoolers to centenarians! No experience or special skills are needed—we’ll guide you every step of the way as we prepare for our special service on Sunday, December 7.
This is a wonderful chance to enrich your spiritual journey, try something new, and join a joyful community of worship through song. Come celebrate hope, peace, joy, and love this Advent season with us!
On September 5, 150 youth in Naivasha, Kenya, will graduate from the Inua Training Program! A team from FUMCWP and First United Ormond Beach will be there to celebrate in person.
Help Celebrate With a Card!
Write a message of encouragement to one of the graduates! Cards can be emailed to Lauren@inuapartners.org or dropped off at the church office. The deadline is August 25 (the team travels August 28 – September 10). Let’s surround these youth with joy, love, and hope as they step into their future!
