First United Methodist Church in Lakeland, Florida

Welcome to First United Methodist

We are a United Methodist congregation in Lakeland, Florida with dynamic ministries for all ages, vibrant fine arts and an award-winning preschool. All are welcome here. Our focus on missions helps us share the love of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world. If you are new, we invite you to review the "Visitor Information" section of our site.

Miss worship last week?

Sunday, March 24

One Faithful Promise: Claim the Covenant

Lamentations 3:22-23 and Proverbs 3:5-6

Traditional Service Times

8:15am in the Sanctuary

Rev. David McEntire will preach.

11am in the Sanctuary

Rev. David MeEntire will preach.

Contemporary Service Times

9:30am in the Fellowship Center

Rev. David McEntire will preach.

11:20am in the Fellowship Center

Rev. Melissa Stump will preach.

Worship Bulletins

Prayer Requests

To request prayer, please enter your request in the box below, making sure to include your name and contact information if desired. All requests will be shared only with our Intercessory Prayer Ministry and pastoral staff. We welcome reports of answered prayers, too!

Featured Story

All Are Welcome Here

Rev. David McEntire, Senior Pastor of First United Methodist and Florida Annual Conference Delegate, shares results of the 2019 Called General Conference that took place February 23-26 and where we go from here. Click to learn more.

Ministries

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Lent

Lent is a season of repentance preparation leading up to Easter. It's 40 days long – from Ash Wednesday (March 6 this year) through Easter Sunday (April 21 this year), excluding Sundays. The 40 day period is reflective of the 40 days that Jesus was in the desert wilderness fasting and enduring temptation before beginning his public ministry. We have collected tools and resources to help you observe a Holy Lent. Click to learn more.