Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales
Lake Wales
Lake Wales, FL 33853-3808
About First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales
First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales is a welcoming congregation rooted in the mainline Protestant tradition, serving the historic citrus town of Lake Wales, Florida since its pioneering days. With a traditional worship style centered on Scripture and community service, the church gathers each Sunday at 11:00 AM in a beautiful sanctuary led by Pastor Rev. Dr. William A. Fisackerly IV, the liturgist ministry, and chancel choir, with services also available online via Facebook and YouTube. Known for embracing United Methodism's generous orthodoxy, the congregation celebrates theological diversity while maintaining unity in Christ. Beyond Sunday worship, the church offers midweek Bible study, a preschool chapel program, sign language classes, and active outreach ministries including disaster relief support and community engagement. Visitors will find a diverse and loving community committed to the Methodist heritage of taking faith seriously and embodying Jesus' command to love God and neighbor.
First-Time Visitor Info for First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Traditional sanctuary worship at 11:00 AM on Sundays, led by the pastor, liturgist, and chancel choir, with in-person and live-streaming options available. Visitor Tips: Park in the grassy lot at the back of the church and enter through the back door; the congregation emphasizes welcome and has a keen sense of mission and outreach to visitors of all backgrounds.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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