First United Methodist Church of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church of Orlando
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church of Orlando
Sunday 9:30 AM
Modern Worship
Sunday 11:00 AM
Traditional Worship
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Parking
Our main parking option for Sunday morning worship is in the seven-floor Seaside parking garage
What their website says
Our main parking option for Sunday morning worship is in the seven-floor Seaside parking garage
Coffee
Coffee is available
Wheelchair accessible
Leadership
Rev. Dr. Vance Rains
Lead Pastor
What their website says
Rev. Dr. Vance Rains Lead Pastor
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church of Orlando
About First United Methodist Church of Orlando
First United Methodist Church of Orlando is a United Methodist congregation in downtown Orlando with a blended worship life and a long presence in the city’s urban core. For more than 140 years, the church has described its mission as seeking, loving, and serving in Downtown Orlando. Sunday worship includes a 9:30 AM Modern Worship service and an 11:00 AM Traditional Worship service, with communion offered on the first Sunday of each month at both services. The church welcomes and affirms people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Children’s ministry, child care, and Sunday School small groups support families and adults in community.
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Serving the community
Take Them A Meal
Meals
What their website says
First Church volunteers prepare and deliver meals to those in need of comfort and celebration.
Family Promise
Shelter & housing
What their website says
we provide volunteers, overnight accommodations, and meals for three or four homeless families.
Early Response Team
What their website says
This ministry helps with disaster recovery
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Groups & programs
VBC
What their website says
Each year we host a week-long VBC for children PK 3 - 5th grade
Mission Camp 345
What their website says
Mission Camp 345 is for kids currently in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade.
History & building
Founded in 1874
Methodists joined with two other denominations to hold regular church services in 1874. The current sanctuary was completed in 1963.
What their website says
In 1874, Methodists joined with two other denominations to hold regular church services
Building completed in 1963
Spaces available to rent
Sanctuary, Classrooms, Outdoor space
Ministry, leadership and visit details above come from the church’s own website. They can change, so please confirm with the church.
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