Events and Services

Join us for our first churchwide Christmas fellowship night, Crafts & Carols. We will gather for fellowship, crafting, and caroling! Please bring your favorite salty or sweet snack to share. At 5:30 p.m., we will begin caroling in the Garden District neighborhood. To learn more, email Megan Carter at megan.w.carter@gmail.com or Blair Parker at blairwise@gmail.com.
Join us for our first churchwide Christmas fellowship night, Crafts & Carols. We will gather for fellowship, crafting, and caroling! Please bring your favorite salty or sweet snack to share. At 5:30 p.m., we will begin caroling in the Garden District neighborhood. To learn more, email Megan Carter at megan.w.carter@gmail.com or Blair Parker at blairwise@gmail.com.
Join us in an evening of contemporary Christmas worship, featuring the praise band, Promise. We will accept donations of paper goods, non-perishable food items, blankets, men’s and women’s coats (sizes L-5XL), and men’s athletic shoes (all sizes) to give to The Harbor. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring a sweet or salty snack to share before the service, beverages will be provided. Music begins at 6 p.m.
Join us in an evening of contemporary Christmas worship, featuring the praise band, Promise. We will accept donations of paper goods, non-perishable food items, blankets, men’s and women’s coats (sizes L-5XL), and men’s athletic shoes (all sizes) to give to The Harbor. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring a sweet or salty snack to share before the service, beverages will be provided. Music begins at 6 p.m.
Join us for a special Christmas service designed with our dementia-friendly community in mind. We will gather in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church to experience the peace and joy of the season. With beloved music, and familiar holiday sights and sounds, this service welcomes everyone to share in the spirit of Christmas.
Join us for a special Christmas service designed with our dementia-friendly community in mind. We will gather in the beautiful sanctuary of First United Methodist Church to experience the peace and joy of the season. With beloved music, and familiar holiday sights and sounds, this service welcomes everyone to share in the spirit of Christmas.
This service of remembrance comes just in time for the holidays which can be especially difficult for anyone who has experienced loss, whether recently or in times past. We hope you will join us as we sing, pray, light candles, read scripture and remember that Christ is our Light in the deepest darkness. This service is open to everyone.
This service of remembrance comes just in time for the holidays which can be especially difficult for anyone who has experienced loss, whether recently or in times past. We hope you will join us as we sing, pray, light candles, read scripture and remember that Christ is our Light in the deepest darkness. This service is open to everyone.
We will enjoy a meal together beginning at 4:45 p.m. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or present for a child in need in the Wiregrass area. Join us as we celebrate “decking the halls” of God’s Sanctuary. Children will help decorate the tree, families will process in with greenery, candles and evergreens, as we learn about bringing light and beauty to our surroundings as we celebrate the season of Christ’s birth. 
We will enjoy a meal together beginning at 4:45 p.m. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy or present for a child in need in the Wiregrass area. Join us as we celebrate “decking the halls” of God’s Sanctuary. Children will help decorate the tree, families will process in with greenery, candles and evergreens, as we learn about bringing light and beauty to our surroundings as we celebrate the season of Christ’s birth. 
Join the FUMC pastors, Chancel Choir, Westminster Handbell Choir, Children’s Choirs and Chimes, and guest instrumentalists from the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra for an evening of joyful worship as we journey to Bethlehem through scripture and music. Then retire to the parlor to meet and greet the musicians, fellowship with our community, and partake of tasty treats.
Join the FUMC pastors, Chancel Choir, Westminster Handbell Choir, Children’s Choirs and Chimes, and guest instrumentalists from the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra for an evening of joyful worship as we journey to Bethlehem through scripture and music. Then retire to the parlor to meet and greet the musicians, fellowship with our community, and partake of tasty treats.

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Serving Opportunities:
Help Serve those in need this Christmas season!

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Save the Dates
Jan 24-26 - Rock the Universe
Jan 25 – Parent Conference
Feb 14 – Jr High Winter Retreat
POINSETTIAS FOR CHRISTMAS!

On the Sunday before Christmas, December 22, and on Christmas Eve, our worship spaces will be adorned with beautiful poinsettias given to the church in honor or in memory of friends and loved ones.
This year, each poinsettia is $35. On the online order form, please provide the name of the person being recognized and the giver’s name. These names will be included in the worship bulletin on Sunday, December 22. (Any additional funds will be used for worship enhancement and grounds beautification.)
Please complete your orders by December 15.

Order your Poinsettia now!
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