In-person worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. (one service).
Reservation by Friday Noon - email dadams@firstsrq.com or call 941-955-0935.

We will continue online worship.
On-site church services & activities canceled until further notice.

Please join us for worship online Sundays at 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. on firstsrq.com/watch-now OR facebook.com/fumcsarasota
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104 S. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota FL 34236

(941) 955-0935

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Sunday Worship Services

Traditional Service in the Chapel – 8:30 a.m.
This warm, friendly worship service begins with a piano accompanied hymn sing. The smaller setting of the chapel creates a more intimate worship. The service lasts about an hour..

Contemporary Service in the Sanctuary – 9:45 a.m.
Join in worship as our top-notch Celebration Praise Band glorifies our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This is a more informal service, that lasts about 50 minutes.

Traditional Service in the Sanctuary – 11:00 a.m.
Our more formal service featuring superb music with organ, piano, and chancel choir. Professional and gifted musicians enhance the experience of worship which typically lasts about an hour.

Children
Children are welcome to attend the services. If you prefer, a nursery is provided for infants through age two from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Capable and dedicated teachers engage preschool and elementary-age students in Sunday School classes during the 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.

Sermons
The pastor delivers sermons (normally about 15-20 minutes) that are relevant and Biblically based – with a good dose of humor.

What to Expect

Where are you located?

First Church is located at 104 S. Pineapple Ave. in downtown Sarasota, FL 34236. 

What time are worship services?

There are three different and unique services:

  • 8:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship in the Chapel
  • 9:45 a.m. – Contemporary Worship in the Sanctuary
  • 11:00 a.m. – Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary

Click here for more information about services.

What are the church office hours?

Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The office is closed on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 
Good Friday
Monday after Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving and the Friday after 
Christmas and the day after Christmas

Which service would be right for me?

Click here for more information about services.

What should I wear?

There is no dress code. Dress as you feel comfortable.

Men wearing shorts can be seen regularly at the first two services. At the third service, you will see more men opting to wear dress slacks, especially in the winter.

Ladies can often be seen wearing dresses/skirts.

Can I take drinks into the worship service?

Yes. Drinks are allowed in both the chapel and sanctuary. Make yourself at home. Coffee, water, and juice are provided in the lobby.

Where do I park?

There is plenty of free parking available. Complimentary valet service is provided at the Mira Mar Court entrance (in the rear of the building).

Directly across the street from our front entrance,  the new Mark Sarasota building has designated 80 parking spots for those who attend service at First Church. For those who are interested in this option, our designated spaces are the first spaces that you come to upon entering the parking garage.

The five-story Mira Mar Parking Garage is directly across from our rear entrance. Also, a few steps north of the church’s rear parking area, the Zenith Parking Garage is available until 1:00 pm on Sundays. There are signs directing you to these parking locations.

In addition to street parking, the city’s State Street Parking Garage and Palm Avenue Parking Garage are also available.

How can I submit a prayer request?

We welcome all requests for prayer. Click here for the prayer request page.

Can I watch this week’s sermon?

You can watch live here or click here to watch any past sermon.

What ministries does First Church provide?

Click here for a list of ministries.

What are the upcoming events at First Church?

Click here for a complete list of events

How can I volunteer for First Church?

Click here to see the volunteer page.

How do I become a member?

To learn more about becoming a member of First Church, contact Donna Maynard, Director of Ministries 941-955-0935.

How can I contact someone at First Church?

Click here for our contact form.

Do you provide Child Care Services?

Yes we do. Click here for more information.

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Contemporary Bulletin Click here to download the bulletin
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