Come, Refresh Your Spirit in Lenten Worship Series
February 26-Easter Sunday, April 8

Come refresh your spirit and join us for "Crazy Love," a series based on the book of the same title by Francis Chan. Experience joyful worship with inspirational music and sermons. Three worship expressions are shared each Sunday morning with our 8:30 a.m. Traditional Chapel Service, 9:30 a.m. Celebration Contemporary Service in the Family Life Center, and our 11 a.m. Traditional Sanctuary Service.

Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, February 22 ~ 7 p.m.

We will begin the Lenten Season at 7 p.m. for reflective worship in the Sanctuary. The service will include communion and the imposition of ashes. Zenith Parking Garage Available

Belle Canto presents "Singspiration"
Sunday, March 4 ~ 4 p. m.
Free Admission

Great music honoring Women's History Month; two world premier compositions by Dr. Gwyneth Walker; June LeBell interview with the composer; special appearance by Jay Hunsberger, Principal Tuba for Sarasota Orchestra

Also featuring the North Port High School Advanced Women's Chorus ~ Marti Koch, Conductor

Hospitality Dinner
Wednesday, March 7~ 6:15 p.m.

$8 adults; $4 children 10 & under
Zenith Parking Garage Available at 6 p.m.

Music Fine Arts presents Duke University Chorale
Wednesday, March 7~ 6:15 p.m.

Back by popular demand! The program will feature music from the classics to current-day composers. Under the direction of Dr. Rodney Wynkoop since 1984 and accompanied by Mary Hamilton, the Chorale has produced several CD recordings.

Ticket donation is $10 per person and available at the church office (955-0935) or online. Zenith Parking Garage Available

36th Annual Pineapple Antiques Show & Sale
Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

March 8 - Preview Party & Sale ~ 5-8 p.m.
March 9 - 10 a.m. ~ 5:30 p.m.
March 10 - 10 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

Current Realities Congregation-Wide Workshop
Sunday, February 26 ~ 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Lite Lunch Provided at Noon

The workshop will be led by Rev. Dr. Philip Maynard (Office of Congregational Excellence of the United Methodist Church).

Building on the strengths of First Church, this workshop will teach church growth practices known to encourage congregations to develop vital disciple-making ministries.

Sarasota's Annual CROP Hunger Walk
Sunday, March 11~ Registration -1:30 p.m. / Walk -2 p.m.

Five-mile round trip walk beginning at St. James United Methodist Church (2049 N. Honore Ave.) and ending at University Parkway. Contact Maria Mossbarger (952-1019) or Candy Bell (378-0447) to become a walker or a walker sponsor.

Sunday Worship and Study Groups

Three opportunities to receive blessings in worship
8:30 a.m. Traditional - Chapel
9:30 a.m. Contemporary Celebration - Family Life Center
11:00 a.m. Traditional - Sanctuary

Come early or linger to be spiritually enriched in a study group.
There are groups for children, youth and adults at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

For more on Small Groups, click Here.

Midweek Study Groups

The Women’s Spiritual Growth Group meets Wednesdays at noon.
The Men’s P.M. Edition meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
The Men's Midweek Group meets at noon on Thursdays.
For more on Small Groups, click Here.