Name: LIVE! Sunday Worship at First Pres
Start: 2026-02-08T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-08T10:00:00-05:00
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Orlando

𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 & 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘂𝘀!
⏰ We’ll see you at 9 or 11:15 as Dr. Swanson preaches “From Fear to Fruit: JUMP IN!” from Matthew 6.
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✅ 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗡 if you're new or joining us online to connect more fully in the life and work of First Pres: cutt.ly/fpconline
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📝 Access your Worship Guide each week as we engage and grow together: fpco.org/worshipguide
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FPCOnline:
➡️ fpco.org/live
➡️ facebook.com/firstpresorlando
➡️ vimeo.com/fpco (on-demand)
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𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦:
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⭐BELONG in God’s Presence, with His People, and in the Place He’s called you.
⬆️ PRESENCE: Read God’s word & pray for the big and small things in your life.
🔄 PEOPLE: Engage deeply with the people in your Church family, look for opportunities to welcome newcomers, and build affinity and trust.
➡️ PLACE: Live outward as the hands and feet of Jesus. Serve in love.
fpco.org/belong
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⛪ 150 YEARS! — 03.06-08
DON’T MISS OUT! The weekend of March 6-8 will be a grand celebration of the great things God has done at First Pres! Register for each event to secure your spot, receive commemorative merch, enjoy great fellowship and food, and usher in the next 150 years. We need 300 people to pray in 15-minute intervals of guided prayer from March 1-7.
🔗 REGISTER HERE:
🙏 PRAY! 03.01-07 : fpco.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/2928
🍽️ DINE! 03.06: fpco.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/2912
🫶 SERVE! 03.07: fpco.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/2913
👋 VOLUNTEER! 03.08: .signupgenius.com/go/4090D4BA8AB23A7F85-59179954-hospitality#/%20Bring%20Food/%20Set%20Up/%20Serve
🙌 WORSHIP! 03.08
✴️ MORE DETAILS ✴️: fpco.org/150
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✝️ LENT & EASTER — 02.18
SAVE THESE DATES: The season of Lent begins 02.18 with our 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service. Invite friends and bring the entire family as we worship together, receive ashes, and hear a message from Student Ministry Leader & Pastoral Intern, Ben Willsey.
02.18 Ash Wednesday | 6:30PM
03.29 Palm Sunday | 9 & 11:15AM
04.02 Tenebrae | 6:30PM
04.05 Easter
🔗 LEARN MORE: fpco.org/easter
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📝 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ATTENTION, STUDENTS: The Heart of the City Foundation just opened their scholarship application, and all students are invited to apply. With 21 different scholarship funds awarded to students of all ages, this is a remarkable opportunity for our First Pres Family to step more fully into the solid foundation required for the life and work that God is calling them to. Letters of recommendation, transcripts, and completed applications are due by 04.01. Don’t delay!
🔗 APPLY TODAY: heartofthecityfoundation.org/scholarships?blm_aid=30817
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⛪ YOUR GIFTS, HIS GLORY
READY, SET, GO! God has uniquely gifted you to help build His Kingdom. Together, we are serving as the hands and feet of Jesus in our community. How can you use your talents and time to bless your Church Family and encourage those around you to flourish in faith? Serve as a greeter, musician, Small Group leader, Fellows host, floral designer, SHINE volunteer, and so much more! This is your first step to Belonging:
🔗 JUMP IN: fpco.org/servefpco
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📰 NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
HAVE YOU HEARD? Orlando is improving downtown with more community spaces and walkable streetscapes. Phase 1 of the project begins now with anticipated completion this summer. You may notice construction and traffic delays along Magnolia. Please plan accordingly when visiting the First Pres campus.
🔗 PHASE 1 DETAILS: orlando.gov/Building-Development/City-Projects/Magnolia-Avenue-Phase-I-Improvements
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🗓️ SAVE THESE DATES!
FEBRUARY 8 – Parents Class, 10:15am
FEBRUARY 8 - MARCH 29 – First Connections Class, 10:15am
FEBRUARY 12-15, 2026 – College Jubilee Conference
FEBRUARY 13-15, 2026 – Marriage Retreat
FEBRUARY 18 – Ash Wednesday, 6:30pm
MARCH 5 – Young At Heart Luncheon, 11am-1pm
MARCH 6-8, 2026 – 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
MARCH 24 – College Open Mic @Bynx, 7-9pm
MARCH 29 – Palm Sunday, 9 & 11:15am
MARCH 29 - MAY 22 – Small Groups
APRIL 2 – Tenebrae Service, 6:30pm
APRIL 5 – EASTER SUNDAY
APRIL 9 – Young At Heart Luncheon, 11am-1pm
APRIL 24-26, 2026 – LifeFest
MAY 3 – Covenant Partner Sunday, 9 & 11:15am
MAY 7 – Young At Heart Luncheon, 11am-1pm
MAY 10 – Mother’s Day
MAY 17 – Senior Sunday, 9 & 11:15am
MAY 17 – HOTC Scholarship Reception, 10:15am
MAY 17 – Fellows Finale, 2-4pm
MAY 19 – College Open Mic @Bynx, 7-9pm
MAY 31 - JUNE 5 – Students Camp Twain
JUNE 1-4 – SHINE DeepDive
JUNE 14 – Father’s Day
JULY 8-29 – Summer Bible Study, 7-8:30pm
JULY 20-23 – SHINE DeepDive + Mission56
Watch future Newsletters and our website for more information and registration links. Until then, clear your schedule for these exciting First Pres happenings!
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👋 WE NEED YOU!
Volunteer to bake, be an Usher/Greeter, Vocalist/Musician, or SHINE Volunteer at First Pres.
🔗 SERVE NOW: fpco.org/servefpco
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🛋️ Redeemer Counseling at First Pres is ready to serve you and those you love with flexible daytime and evening hours, M-F. Working with clients of all ages, Redeemer’s experienced, Christian counselors offer a full range of mental health services for individuals, couples and families. Take a courageous step toward greater emotional and spiritual health today! 407-405-7677.
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🖥️ Dive into God's Word every Monday and Tuesday morning for Live @9 with your favorite pastors and teachers from First Pres. And, make sure to catch up with all the First Pres happenings with Dr. David Swanson on our Wednesday Update. We'll see you there!
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🤔 How have you witnessed or received the love and care of Christ through others? How are you serving your family & community with intention?
🔗 SEND STORIES: [email protected]
📰 READ STORIES: fpco.org/blog
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🙏 RECEIVE PRAYER
🔗 fpco.org/prayer
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📰 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
🔗 fpco.org/newsletter-library
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📰 SUBSCRIBE NOW
🔗 fpco.org/newsletter
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BE LOVED | LOVE THE CITY | KNOW TRUTH | LIVE TRUTH