Next Steps
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Discover Hope
Attend Consistently
Will you commit to being fully present and put God first with your time? We have two weekly services - a 9am Contemporary service and an 11am Traditional service.Can't make it this week? You can livestream with us Sunday mornings at 9 and 11 or re-stream past services.
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Deepen Faith
Grow Relationally
Are you ready to join a growth group?Give Generously
At First United, we put God first in our finances. Countless people experience God's blessings when they tithe, but often the first step is the hardest one to take. -
Demonstrate Love
Serve Passionately
You can make a difference. Whether you're good with numbers, words, technology, or people, God wants to use your gifts and skills to make a difference. We have opportunities for any schedule, so just let us know where you are interested in serving.Share Faith Fearlessly
We're all called to share our faith. After all, someone in your life shared the truth of Jesus with you. Bring a friend to church or invite them to watch our livestream.
Growth Groups
Take The Next Step
We’re here to help you connect with God and others. Some Growth Groups focus on learning, while others emphasize serving. By choosing to volunteer and participate, you can build friendships, find support, and receive encouragement.
Interested in leading a group? Email Terri Kraft at tkraft@firstunited.org for more information.
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Monday at 10am
Morning Light - meets at 10:00 at the church. Join us for an unforgettable journey as we follow Jesus through the Holy Land and see it through the lens of God’s heart for humanity. We’ll learn about the people and places that shaped Jesus life. As we see the places Jesus walked from a new perspective, we’ll also deepen our connection with the King of the universe who became the Savior on the cross.
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Monday at 6:30pm
Young Women’s Group – meets at 6:30 pm in conjunction with The Gathering Place and Pastor Amy
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Tuesday at 6:30am
Men’s online sermon discussion 6:30am on Zoom.
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Tuesday at 10am
Disciple Study Group in Room 1&2
Join us as we do a companion study to the series “The Chosen” As we discuss the life of Jesus and “The Chosen” we’ll also look at what it truly means “to be chosen.” Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications. We are loved because He is love. We are saved because He is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people. Season 4 begins in September.
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Tuesday at 6:30pm
Practicing The Way - Room 3 - Join us as we discern God’s plan for our lives. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. By learning to rearrange our days, we can follow the Way of Jesus. We can be with him. Become like him. And do as he did.
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Wednesday at 7:30am
Men’s sermon discussion - meets at 7:30am at the Casements
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Wednesday at 8am
August: Ecclesiastes Sep/Oct: Song of Songs Oct/Nov: Isaiah
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Wednesday at 10am
FRESH START: We meet Wednesdays at 10 am. Tame Your Thoughts – three tools to renew your mind and transform your life. The way we think directly impacts our joy and peace. Our thoughts have consequences. But do we understand that we can manage our lives by managing our thoughts? Not only does neuroscience back this concept, but the idea is also embedded throughout Scripture. “Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind” (Rom, 12:2 esv). Tame your thoughts and transform your life! Join us on the journey to learning and taming our thought life. We meet weekly in each other’s homes. Sign up and we’ll reach out to you with our current location.
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Wednesday at 12pm
WOMEN’S LUNCH AND LEARN - ‘How The Bible Was Made’: Join us Wednesdays at noon in Room 1&2. Join us as we get a little ‘nerdy’ about the Bible.
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Thursday at 7pm
Thursday Fellowship Group: meets online at 7:00pm – Join us as we study 1 Samuel. We cover one chapter a week with questions to be answered prior to our meeting and then discussion of the questions. Homework is emailed out several days in advance of our zoom meetings at 7 PM on Thursdays. We welcome everyone who is interested in studying the history of the Israelites.
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Sunday at 10:10am
Who’s In Charge of a World That Suffers: Meeting in Room 1&2. Christians are called to learn what it means to trust God in every circumstance, and to live for Him no matter what comes their way. It is essential to think more clearly about suffering, and to rearrange your priorities so that when your personal armageddons come, you will not be taken by surprise or be unprepared.
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Sunday at 10:10am
Group meets across from the kitchen:
ALMOST CHRISTMAS. Join us as we begin looking toward Advent!! We will connect our Wesleyan heritage with traditional Advent themes of Love, Hope, Joy and Peace, and break down the barriers that prevent us from fully experiencing Christ in our lives and the world around us.
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Sunday at 10:10am
CHAOS Mom’s Group. Hey moms! Need a break from the beautiful chaos? Join us for "Chaos," a moms' group Sundays at 10:10 AM! Take time to connect, find encouragement, and strengthen friendships and faith in a space created just for you.
Serve
We Have a Place for You!
United Methodists believe in putting faith into action, following John Wesley’s guidance: "Do all the good you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can." Every person in our church is called to serve and live out their Christian calling by volunteering in mission programs, local outreach, and global emergency response efforts.
Service Groups
We partner with groups like Halifax Urban Ministries, Inua, and New Start. You can click on their links for more information about their programs.
Quarterly Community Serve Team – Join us on Super Bowl Sunday and three Saturdays a year to take on projects in Ormond and Daytona Beach. Ready to help or know an organization in need? Contact Terri Kraft.
More Ways to Serve:
Greeters: Welcome guests with a smile and make them feel at home.
Guest Services: Assist guests with information about events, ministries, and services.
Coffee Team: Foster fellowship by welcoming guests with coffee after services.
Hospitality: Organize and serve food at special events throughout the year.
MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST UNITED
Membership at First United supports your commitment to follow Christ, but joining is not required to participate in church life.
To become a member, baptism is the only requirement. We offer numerous baptism opportunities throughout the year. For information on upcoming events, sign up for our weekly email or contact Terri Kraft at tkraft@firstunited.org. Use our website’s BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM to request a baptism date or join a scheduled baptism.
To join the church, contact Terri Kraft at tkraft@firstunited.org.
We encourage members to engage in at least one of our five key disciplines of faith: attending consistently, growing relationally, serving passionately, giving generously, and sharing faith fearlessly. Before joining, complete a spiritual gifts inventory and commit to one of these disciplines.
We look forward to welcoming you to the First United family!
