First United Methodist Church
Orange, Texas
Contact & Location for First United Methodist Church
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Service Times for First United Methodist Church
Sunday 10:00 AM
Blended Worship Service
From the church’s website · checked Oct 2026
Plan your visit
Watch online
Services are streamed online
What their website says
Our service is also livestreamed on Facebook at 10 a.m.
Leadership
T.J. Gabelman
Pastor
What their website says
Pastor T.J. Gabelman
Programs & Ministries at First United Methodist Church
About First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church in Orange gathers for Sunday School at 9:00 AM and worship at 10:00 AM. The congregation’s blended worship service meets in the sanctuary and is livestreamed on Facebook. Its stated mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, reflected in its phrase, “Rooted in Christ ... Branching Out in Faith ... Disciples Growing Disciples.” Church programs include children’s ministry, youth group, and small groups, offering ways for people of different ages to learn, connect, and grow in faith.
First-Time Visitor Info for First United Methodist Church
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: The Sunday 10:00 AM worship service is blended, meets in the sanctuary, and is livestreamed on Facebook. Sunday School begins at 9:00 AM. Visitor Tips: Visitors may want to arrive before 9:00 AM for Sunday School or before 10:00 AM for worship in the sanctuary.
Serving the community
Bereavement Meals
Meals
What their website says
Church members prepare and serve meals to those who have experienced a recent death in their family.
Groups & programs
History & building
Founded in 1873
A first mission church in Orange formed in 1873. The present Gothic structure was planned by Thomas Avant Howell and formally opened in 1923.
What their website says
In 1873 a little group of 44 faithful Methodists joined together to form the first mission church in Orange.
Spaces available to rent
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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