First Church Orlando

This week we continue our sermon series entitled "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To Faith and Faithfulness" through scripture Matthew 25:14-30 discussing a new look on the Parable of the Talents. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at...

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional discussing "Performative Theology and the Life of St. Francis." Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Today is we start a new sermon series "We Are Called..." Pastor Vance shares a message "To The World" through scripture Isaiah 2:2-5. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

How is God speaking good things to you and about you? Join Pastor Emily for a midweek devotional where we are reminded to listen to God's voice of love speaking to us. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Jason Locker joined the First Church Orlando Worship Arts Staff in August as the Choir Director.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors, you will learn much more about Jason and his plans to build on our church’s rich tradition of excellence in choral music as we are called to seek, love and serve together in community. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at...

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

We continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Pastor Vance discusses "An Unfair Advantage" through 1 Samuel 17:17-37 and the story of David and Goliath. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can find our Podcast wherever you podcast from. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

The Nu Class Sunday School presents "A Day With A Theologian" from their annual theology weekend. The event was held in our Contemporary Worship Center on September 11, 2021 _____________________________________________________ John Dominic Crossan, Bible scholar and author How Can We Christians Choose to Follow Jesus, The Prince of Peace, in a Chaotic World? The theme for Crossan’s remarks is Div...

Cameron Garrett recently joined the First Church Orlando Ministry Staff as the Director of New Ministries and the interim Director of Youth Ministry.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn more about the faith journey that led Cam to our church and some of his thoughts around how we can grow the impact of our ministries as we are called to seek, l...

Holly Garrison recently started leading yoga classes at First Church Orlando on Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.  In this episode of the Getting to Know Our Neighbors podcast series, you will learn more about Holly's faith journey, what led her to the practice of yoga, and what our members can expect from yoga at First Church. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorland...

The Nu Class Sunday School presents "A Day With A Theologian" from their annual theology weekend. The event was held in our Contemporary Worship Center on September 11, 2021 _____________________________________________________ John Dominic Crossan, Bible scholar and author How Can We Christians Choose to Follow Jesus, The Prince of Peace, in a Chaotic World? The theme for Crossan’s remarks is Div...

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional for members and friends of First Church Orlando. Want to watch the midweek devotional instead of just listen to it? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/FirstChurchOrlando

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

Today we continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Pastor Emily discusses “Assumed Fruitfulness” through Luke 13:6-9. Missed a passed service, check out our YouTube Channel for past services or you can check out our other episodes. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Today we continue through the sermon series "Work As Worship" as Paster Vance discusses "God's Artists" through Genesis 2:4-25. Missed a passed service, check out our other episodes. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at firstchurchorlando.org

Pastor Vance shares his opening remarks from this week's First Church newsletter. Want to subscribe to First Church's newsletter? Follow the link below and sign up today! https://bit.ly/3ttOmkn

Pastor Vance shares a midweek video devotional for members and friends of First Church Orlando. This week he discusses "No pain, no gain.  Dealing with internal discomfort." What do you do when thoughts, memories, or certain topics make you feel uncomfortable?  Maybe the answer is to accept the discomfort as an opportunity for honest self-reflection and spiritual growth. Want to watch th...

Today Pastor Vance kicks off a new sermon series called Work as Worship with his sermon "Ora et Labora (Work As Prayer)" using scripture Colossians 3:23-24. Want to learn more about First Church, please visit our website: www.firstchurchorlando.org

Today we have a guest preacher, Rev. Madeline Luzinski. She is the Director of Pastoral Care at the Florida United Methodist Children's Home and will be sharing her sermon "The God Who Sees" utilizing Genesis 16:1-15. Want to know more about First Church? Visit our website at www.firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "The Call to Strength" discussing the armor of God. This week's scripture is Ephesians 6:10-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "The Call to Wisdom" This week's scripture is Ephesians 5:15-20. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches his sermon titled "Imitating God." This week's scripture is Ephesians 4:17 - 5:2. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Emily preaches about being called. This week's scripture is Ephesians 4:1-6. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Today Pastor Vance preaches about serving the world. This week's scripture is Matthew 25:31-46. Want to learn more about First Church, visit us at: firstchurchorlando.org

Long-time First Church member and Lay Leader Melanie Lee has agreed to lead Forward Together, a group that will work with our Pastors and church members toward becoming an affirming church that welcomes and includes all people.  You can learn more about Melanie’s leadership and vision for Forward Together on this edition of our Getting to Know our Neighbors podcast series.