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Consecration Sunday
On Sunday, November 8, we will celebrate Consecration Sunday, a special day in the life of our church when we will have the opportunity to prayerfully make our financial commitments to God's work through First Church in 2027.
We invite everyone to join us for worship and for a special celebration meal as we give thanks for all that God is doing through First Church. Consecration Sunday Reservation Cards were distributed in worship the past couple weeks. If you were unable to join us in person, you can fill out an online form below. We hope you'll make plans to join us for both worship and the celebration meal.
Celebration Meals
• Downtown: Brunch at 9:30am
• Beulah Chapel: Brunch at 10:00am
• Downtown Lunch at 12:00pm
Lunch Entrée Options
- Braised Beef Tips
- Chicken Piccata
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First Students: Neon Night
Sunday, November 1 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Make sure you wear your neon for a night of glow in the dark fun including dodgeball, nine-square, music, and more! Supper will be served in the Youth Building at 5:30pm and then we will move to the Gym. Youth Choir will meet at 4:00pm.
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KidConnect (for K-5th Grade)
Wednesdays | 3:00 - 5:15pm | Start in Wesley Abbey
Kids in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are invited for worship, classes, choir, and connection each Wednesday.
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Midweek at First Church: Dinner & Programming
Wednesday, November 4 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Fellowship Dinner | 5:00 - 6:00pm: This week's menu: Swiss Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans and Bread pudding. Kids may choose PB&J, fruit, and chips. $10/adult, $4/child, $27 family max.
Pastor's Bible Study | 6:00 - 7:00pm: Join Pastors Geoffrey, Brennan, and Emily for a five-week lectionary-based Bible study on Wednesday evenings. Each week, we’ll take a conversational look at the Scripture passage that will be preached the following Sunday, offering space for reflection, questions, and deeper understanding.
Walking Group | 6:00 - 7:00pm: All are welcome to join this multi-generational walking group as we explore downtown Pensacola. We will meet, weather permitting, in front of the Administration building at 6:00pm.
Adult Choir Rehearsals | 6:00 - 7:30pm: All adults are welcome to rehearse with the Sanctuary Choir. No experience required.
Nursery is available for infants up to 2 years old for parents attending class and choir practice. No registration required.
First Kids Mid-Week | 5:45 - 7:00pm: Preschool and elementary children will enjoy a devotion, fellowship, and gym play. Drop-off is in the gym.
First Students Mid-Week | 6:00 - 7:00pm: Youth gather in the Youth Building for worship, games, and study.
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No Mid-Week Activities - Starting November 11
We will be taking break from our mid-week activities; including dinner, adult bible study, and children/youth programming, November 11, 18, and 25.
The Adult Choir will still meet on November 11 & 18 and Kid Connect will meet on November 18. We will resume on December 4 with our Advent activities for all ages.
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Hallelujah: Stewardship Campaign & Sermon Series
October 11 – November 8
What happens when we pause long enough to recognize what God has done? Throughout this five-week sermon series and stewardship campaign, we’ll celebrate the signs of God’s grace among us, give thanks for the people who make ministry possible, remember the saints whose faithfulness prepared the way, and consider the work God has placed in our hands today.
Together, we’ll discover that “Hallelujah” is more than a word of praise; it is our response to God’s faithfulness in the past, God’s presence among us now, and God’s promise for the future. As we look toward 2027, we invite you to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to support the missions and ministries of First United Methodist Church of Pensacola.
Raise a Hallelujah: During the series, visit the interactive displays in the Church Office lobby, Upper Room lobby, and at Beulah Chapel. Add your own reflections on what God has done, what God is doing, and what you imagine God will do through our church. As they fill, they’ll become a shared expression of gratitude, hope, and the stories behind our “Hallelujahs.”
Consecration Sunday
Sunday, November 8
The Hallelujah stewardship campaign and sermon series culminates on Consecration Sunday, November 8. We will prayerfully make our financial commitments for 2027 and celebrate what God will continue to do through our shared generosity.
Following worship, we’ll gather for special celebration meals: Brunch (9:30am) and Lunch (12:00pm) Downtown and Brunch (10:00am) at Beulah Chapel.
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50-Forward: Tacos and Trivia
Monday, November 9 | 11:00am - 1:00pm | The Wright Place | $10
The Wright Place | Doors Open at 10:30am
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of fellowship and laughter as we travel down memory lane with interesting facts. No matter your hobbies or interests, there's a world of fun trivia to explore... 50's, 60's & 70's Pop Culture, Classic TV Shows, Movies & Music, Sports and more! Bring your appetite for tasty tacos too!
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Family Fun Night - Dinner & Live Music with the DuDads
Friday, November 13 | 6:00 - 9:00pm | The Burrow
Come to this fun family event that parents and kids can enjoy together. Come enjoy a meal and listen to our very own DuDads! A love offering will be taken to support the Weekend Feeding Kids ministry.
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Youth Choir Christmas Retreat at Blue Lake
Friday, November 13 - Saturday, November 14
It's time to sign up for our annual Blue Lake Christmas Retreat! We'll leave from the church on Friday, November 13 at 4:30pm and return to the church on Saturday, November 14 at about 3:15pm. Cost for the weekend is $75 per youth. Register by October 30.
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Night To Shine Volunteer Registration - Now Open
Help celebrate people with special needs at Night to Shine on Friday, February 12, 2027! Serve as a buddy, cheer on guests, help with food, and more. Participant registration opens in December at FUMCPensacola.com/NightToShine. Questions? Email
PensacolaNTSvolunteer@gmail.com.
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Unplugged Women's Retreat
Friday and Saturday, February 26 and 27, 2027 | Destin Beach, FL
Step away from the noise and reconnect with what matters most. Unplugged is a refreshing women’s retreat, at the Embassy Suites in Destin Beach, hosted by First United Methodist Church of Pensacola. This retreat offers a space to rest, reflect, and renew your heart through intentional time with God. We welcome, guest speaker, Rev. Jennifer Precht. Jennifer serves as Pastor of Spring Hill Avenue United Methodist Church in Mobile, AL. Additionally, she serves as one of six New Ministry Cultivators working to plant and revitalize churches within the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference. Jennifer is married to Rev. Michael Precht, Senior Pastor of Fairhope United Methodist Church, and they have three children at home.
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Serve Together
Serve Together is how we live out our calling at First Church — by using our gifts to serve God, one another, and our community. Throughout the year, opportunities are available both inside our church and beyond our walls, and we regularly share an updated Immediate Needs list highlighting where help is most needed right now. Serving is not a one-time event but an ongoing part of life at First Church. Whether you’re already serving or looking for a place to begin, there is a next step for you in this season.
Next Steps:
• Review the Immediate Needs List and Ongoing Opportunities Booklet
• Choose a role that fits your availability and gifts
• Reach out to the ministry leader listed to get connected
The most current opportunities are always available at FUMCPensacola.com/Serve.
Featured Immediate Needs:
MALE RESPITE VOLUNTEER
Need: Four Male volunteers to serve on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays, 9:30am - 2:00pm.
Why It Matters: We are looking to match four of our male friends with new volunteers. Spend the day chatting about shared interests, playing cards, listening to your favorite old tunes and sharing some laughs with our male participants.
Contact: Kirstin Gartner | KGartner@FUMCPensacola.com
THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER
Need: 2 Volunteers (Wednesdays, 12:00 – 5:00pm; 2-hour shifts)
Why It Matters: Volunteers help meet practical needs in our community and support the church’s mission by sorting, organizing, stocking donations, and assisting customers.
Contact: Dani Russell | DRussell@fumcpensacola.com
PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL HELPER
Need: Volunteers to serve once or twice a month, 9:30 – 10:45am
Why It Matters: Help our funny, energetic 3- and 4-year-olds feel welcomed, loved, and at home in their church.
Contact: Lisa Bond | LBond@fumcpensacola.com
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If you would like to add an announcement or purchase flowers, please contact: Ginger Raines at GRaines@FUMCPensacola.com. NOTICE: The cost for our Sunday Flower arrangements has increased from $130.00 to $165.00 ($82.50 each).
IN MEMORIAM
We offer our Christian love and sympathy to:
Wendy and Kevin Flynn and Hunter and Keller Fairchild on the passing of Wendy’s Father, Hunter and Keller’s Grandfather, Jim Barner. Jim died on October 27.
FLOWERS
November 1: Given in honor of our Saints who have gone before us. Given by Charles Thomas and family
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Four Weekly Worship Services
8:30 & 11:00am Traditional Services | Main Sanctuary
11:00am ICON Service (Modern) | The Upper Room
9:00am Beulah Service (Modern) | 6200 West Nine Mile Road
Online Worship
8:30, 9:00am (Beulah),11:00am, and ICON at 11:00am
Facebook & FUMCPensacola.com
Nursery
8:30am – Noon | 1st Floor, Education Building
Available for Infant - 4 years old. Click HERE for more info.
Adult Sunday School
9:45 – 10:45am | Click HERE for more info.
First Students: Sunday School (6th to 12th grade)
9:45 – 10:45am | Youth Building
First Kids: Sunday School (Preschool to 5th Grade)
9:45 – 10:45am | Education Building
The Consulate Café
9:00 – 11:00am | The Consulate
Youth Choir & Youth Group
4:00 - 7:00pm
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Commit this season to reading scripture each day. It's good practice. If you don’t already have a daily devotion, the scriptures below are designed to expand the range of biblical reading in worship and personal devotion. You can find them in the bulletin each week. The Daily Readings are taken from “The Daily Office Lectionary” in The Book of Common Prayer, Year 2. Read the Bible each week. It will be a blessing.
Proper 26
October 18 - 24
Monday: Psalm 64, 65; Ecclus. 38:24-34; Rev. 14:1-13; Luke 12:49-59
Tuesday: Psalm 68:1-36; Ecclus. 43:1-22; Rev. 14:14--15:8; Luke 13:1-9
Wednesday: Psalm 119:73-96; Ecclus. 43:23-33; Rev. 16:1-11; Luke 13:10-17
Thursday: Psalm 74; Ecclus. 44:1-15; Rev. 16:12-21; Luke 13:18-30
Friday: Psalm 73; Ecclus. 50:1, 11-24; Rev. 17:1-18; Luke 13:31-35
Saturday: Psalm 23, 27; Ecclus. 51:1-12; Rev. 18:1-14; Luke 14:1-11
Next Sunday's Scriptures (November 8):
Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13
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