2 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor
A new pastor is a big change for a congregation, but it is an even bigger change for the pastor. We have just four names …
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Introductory letter from Pastor David Averill
Dear Friends and Members of First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, It is a pleasure to write you this letter as your newly appointed …
New Pastor Announcement
Today is Announcement Sunday: the day when we find out who our new pastor will be. Our congregation embarked on this journey when a tragic …
October 25, 2020 Letter from Gary Upleger
Dear Church Family, “I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.” Ephesians 1:16 Over the last few …
Meet Our Interim Preacher: Brian Lawson
For those who have been longtime members of the First United Methodist Church of Mount Dora, Brian Lawson needs no introduction. He served as our …
Update from Pastor Gary
September 6, 2020 Dear Church Family, Thank you so much for all of the cards, letters, emails, texts, and Facebook messages. Your expressions of love …
Update from Staff-Parish Relations Committee
The following is an update from the Staff-Parish Relations Committee in reference to our pastoral transition: Church Family, The Staff-Parish Relations Committee offers this update …
Important Announcement from FUMC and Pastor Gary Upleger
It is with deep sadness that the Staff-Parish Relations Committee shares the following message from Pastor Gary Upleger: Dear Church Family, You all know that …
7/26/20 Special Service Announcement
This Sunday (July 26, 2020), all three of our services will include special musical performances by the talented children who attended our Worship Arts camp …
We’ve teamed up with the Rotary Club for a massive food drive. Here are 3 ways you can help.
As a congregation, it has always been part of our mission to show God’s love moving through our community. That’s why we’ve joined the initiative …