First United Methodist Church

Service Times

9am Contemporary | 11am Traditional

Studio 150 Dance Ministry: The Nutcracker

Join us at Studio 150 for a magical performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker! This family-friendly ballet features a delightful, shortened version perfect for younger audiences. Follow Clara and her Nutcracker Prince on an exciting adventure against the Mouse Queen and through the Land of Sweets. Enjoy a live performance with surprises, showcasing talented dancers from Studio 150, MSEE, and TCA. Don’t miss this special event—limited seating for one show only!

Dementia-Friendly Candlelight Service

This service is specially designed for Care Partners and the individuals they care for who are living with dementia. The shorter candlelight service will be adapted to support the unique needs of those experiencing cognitive changes.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Services

Monday, December 23

  • Lessons & Carols – 7pm, Sanctuary

Tuesday, December 24

  • Dementia-Friendly Service – 11am – Register Here

  • Family Service – 3pm, MFLC Gym

  • Contemporary – 5pm, MFLC Gym

  • Lessons & Carols – 5pm, Sanctuary

  • Traditional with Communion – 7pm, Sanctuary


What to Expect!

Dementia-Friendly Candlelight Service
This service is specially designed for Care Partners and the individuals they care for who are living with dementia. The shorter candlelight service will be adapted to support the unique needs of those experiencing cognitive changes.

Family Service – Glowsticks for “Candlelight”
Gather your family and join us for an interactive Christmas Eve service. Arrive 15 mins before or stay after the service to partake in communion and pray with a pastor!

Contemporary Candlelight Service
Enjoy contemporary Christmas and a special seasonal sermon. This service will end with candlelight.

Lessons & Carols Candlelight Service
Join us as we read the Christmas story in scripture, sing and hear familiar carols, listen to a brief message from a pastor, and end the gathering with candlelight and “Silent Night.”

Traditional Candlelight Service
Enjoy traditional Christmas by singing Christmas carols, listening to a special sermon, participating in holy communion, and ending with candlelight and “Silent Night”.


Watch Online

The following services will be live-streamed. Click the link below to visit our YouTube Channel.

  • December 23 – 7pm Lessons & Carols
  • December 24 – 5pm Contemporary
  • December 24 – 7pm Traditional

Finding Hope Worship Service

Sometimes the holidays can be more difficult than joyful. We would like to invite you to a quiet, contemplative time to find comfort, understanding, and HOPE this Advent season.

Festival Gloria 2024

Sunday, Dec. 8,  9 & 11am, Sanctuary

Join us for our annual service of music for Christmas, featuring the Christmas Festival Choir and professional orchestra. You will hear and sing beloved carols and hear the Gloria from Haydn’s Heiligmesse. This special worship event will be held in the sanctuary for both services. There will not be a contemporary service in the gym for this week. Nursery will be provided for both services. Invite your friends and family to share in the wonder and joy of the season.


Donate or Serve for the Musicians’ Breakfast

We have the privilege of hosting nearly 100 musicians for the presentation of Festival Gloria. To bless the singers and instrumentalists, we are providing breakfast to help keep them energized for the two worship services! We are requesting food donations for breakfast. Join us in making this special morning a gift to our church and community. Sign up at the link below.

Select the type of food you would like to contribute and the time you want to volunteer.  As directed, add in your phone number and e-mail and click SUBMIT.  Please bring cold food to the church kitchen by the gym between 2-4 pm on December 7.  Please bring hot food to the kitchen on Sunday, December 8 by 8am. Thank you so much!  Your time and effort are greatly appreciated!

Peace and Unity Prayer Vigil

Please join us in the chapel as we pray for healing, peace, comfort, and guidance for our community, country, and the world post-election. This evening will be an opportunity for our community to come together as neighbors in love and hope.

Friendsgiving Playground Lunch

Meet us on the playground on November 17th to play, eat, and meet someone new! We will have snacks beginning at 11am and lunch at noon.

Family Advent Experience

Join the church family as we kick-off the advent season with a shared meal and prayer stations exploring the season. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall and Courtyard from 5:45-7:30pm for all the fun, including gingerbread nativity building! All ages are invited to participate.

Cost of Poverty Experience

You are invited to attend the Cost of Poverty Experience, an immersive poverty simulation designed to offer a glimpse into the lives of low-income individuals and families living in our communities.

For more information and questions, please reach out to Victoria Vaden at victoriav@fumcwp.org or 407-644-2906 x269.

Vacation Bible School 2025: To Mars and Beyond

Save the Date for Vacation Bible School 2025: To Mars and Beyond!

Blast off on this VBS adventure To Mars and Beyond! VBS will help kids discover the wonders of God’s universe. They’ll become voyagers on a journey through space and be inspired to give glory to God, who is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine! This week if full of singing, dancing, games, snacks, crafts, and more.


Registration Information

Registration for the Community is OPEN. Click the blue button below to register today!


We need many volunteers to make this week a success.  Please sign up to be a Crew Leader (taking students from station to station), or a Station Leader or Assistant (helping in a specific area such as Bible or Music). You can also help behind the scenes.

Volunteer at VBS: Sign Up Here

VBS Youth Volunteer Application: Sign Up Here