Advent is from Sunday November 29 - Wednesday December 25 and is a period of preparation for both “advents”, or arrivals, of Jesus Christ - both His incarnation on Earth, and his Second Coming.

One of the ways we reflect on Advent in communal worship is by utilizing an Advent wreath--a simple wreath surrounding four exterior candles and one central candle. The four exterior candles represent the hallmarks of a renewed creation: joy, hope, peace and love. The central candle represents the presence of Christ.

Christmas can be a tender time for many. If you’re feeling grief, loneliness, stress, or simply need a quiet space in the midst of a busy season, you are invited to our Blue Christmas Service—a gentle, reflective time of worship designed to offer comfort and hope.

On December 21 at 5:00 P.M. we will share Scripture, prayer, soft music, and candlelight as we remember God’s promise to be near to the brokenhearted. You are welcome just as you are.

All are invited. Come find peace, healing, and light.

The New Orleans Nighthawks Quartet begins their Florida winter season on Friday, December 12th at 6:30 PM in the church Fellowship Hall.

The concert is free!! And free pizza and soft drinks will be served from 6:15 PM until 7:30 PM.

Put on your dancing shoes, invite a friend, and come enjoy an evening of lively traditional jazz music!

Every Sunday at 11:00 AM, we invite you to join us in worship, in person in the sanctuary or online! The streams are available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel!

During the holiday season, the Lake Wales Care Center strives to be a bridge for families in need by providing food to families during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The barrels for this year's food drive are located in the narthex and in the hallway outside the church office. Food donations will be collected through December 17th.

The next step in our "Loving our Neighbors" series will focus on Food Insecurity - what is the reality of hunger in our own community? Our planning group is open to volunteers who would be willing to assist in setting things up. We are looking to set a date in January, which will be here before we know it!

If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please call the church office at 863-676-2516 or email Rev. Bill at pastor@fumclw.org to volunteer!

Join Steve Knitter for a 12-week Bible study titled “The Journey to Spiritual Maturity.”Together, participants will travel with Moses and the Hebrew people through the Sinai wilderness, exploring how God shaped them after their deliverance from Egypt.

Each week will feature a video highlighting one of the Israelites’ stops along the journey and the spiritual lesson learned there.

The paperback workbook is available from the author’s website for $8. The class will meet beginning on Tuesday, November 11th at 10 AM in Room 103 and will run through December 16th. After a two week break for the holidays, the class will begin meeting again on January 6th and continue until February 17th.

For more information or to register, please contact Steve at broom0523@yahoo.com or 863-605-7186.

Every Wednesday - 5:30 P.M. - Room 103 with Reverend Bill! The group learns about and discusses the scripture for the coming Sunday!

Park in the grassy lot in the back of the church and enter through the back door!

Join the class and learn sign language in a fun and supportive environment! No prior experience needed—everyone is welcome to participate and practice communication through sign.

Carolyn McCullough leads the class every Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Join us Thursdays at 8:45 as the children learn Bible stories and songs to praise the Lord!

The children will be invited to our December 14th service to sign Jesus Loves Me with our signing group