First United Methodist Church of Naples

First United Methodist Church of Naples FUMC is the earliest established congregation in Naples. Whether you're just passing through or looking for a church home, we welcome you!

Open hearts, open minds, open doors-the people of the United Methodist Church.

🗺️What if you have the wrong destination plugged into the GPS?This Sunday we finish our twelve-week journey through Exod...
09/03/2026

🗺️What if you have the wrong destination plugged into the GPS?

This Sunday we finish our twelve-week journey through Exodus—and while preparing this sermon, I realized something that completely changed where I thought the message was going.

Israel spent Exodus trying to get somewhere.

God spent Exodus forming a people along the way.

How often are we so focused on where we think we're supposed to be going that we miss what God can do right where we are?

Sometimes the question isn't, “God, when am I going to get there?”
Maybe it's, “God, what do I need here that I'm going to need there?”

Join us this Sunday in person or online as we conclude Exodus: From Bo***ge to Promise with: GLORY IN THE MIDST

📖 Exodus 40:17–38

Sometimes we're so focused on where we're going that we miss what we need along the way.

Come worship with us!

COMPANY IS COMING! 😳Vacuum the floor. Clean the bathroom. Hide the clutter. We know how to get the house ready when some...
08/27/2026

COMPANY IS COMING! 😳

Vacuum the floor. Clean the bathroom. Hide the clutter.

We know how to get the house ready when someone visits.

But what happens when they’re moving in?

This Sunday, our journey through Exodus brings us to the building of the tabernacle—and an incredible moment when God’s glory comes down to dwell right in the middle of God’s people.

And it raises a question for us:

Is God simply someone we come to visit on Sunday morning...

or are we making room for God to dwell in every part of our lives?

Join us this Sunday for “A Dwelling Place for God.”

God doesn’t just want to visit. God wants to dwell among us.

🚗💨 Wait…what did I just see?!?Have you ever been driving along, caught something out of the corner of your eye, and thou...
08/21/2026

🚗💨 Wait…what did I just see?!?

Have you ever been driving along, caught something out of the corner of your eye, and thought, “Hold on…I need to go back and see that again!”

That’s exactly what we’re doing this Sunday.

Last week we continued our journey through Exodus and discovered the God of second chances. But before we drive any farther, there’s something we almost passed that deserves another look.

So we’re making a U-turn. ↩️

Because before Moses ever prayed, “Show me your glory,” something happened that changed the way he understood the journey ahead.

And Moses discovered a truth we still need:

God’s greatest gift is God’s presence.

This Sunday we’ll explore “Show Me Your Glory” — Exodus 33:12–23.

It is also our Sunday for Anointing for Healing, and everyone who desires prayer and anointing will have an opportunity to come forward during worship.

Come make the U-turn with us. I promise I won’t actually preach in reverse. 😄

Sunday Worship | 10:15 AM

Ever wish life came with a DO-OVER button? 🔄😬We’ve all had those moments…“I probably shouldn’t have said that.”“Well… TH...
08/13/2026

Ever wish life came with a DO-OVER button? 🔄😬

We’ve all had those moments…

“I probably shouldn’t have said that.”
“Well… THAT didn’t go as planned.”
“Can I get another shot at this?” 😂

Good news: Scripture is filled with people who needed another chance.

This Sunday, we’re heading back into Exodus, where Israel has made a HUGE mistake involving a golden calf 🐂✨, some broken tablets 💥, and a covenant they failed to keep.

Surely God is finished with them…right?

Not even close.

Join us Sunday as we discover "The God of Second Chances" and a truth every one of us needs to hear:

Failure doesn’t get the final word. God does. 🙌

📖 Exodus 32:30–34:10

Come as you are. There’s always room for another chance. ❤️

Have you ever made a promise you truly meant to keep.....only to discover later how hard it was to live out?We've all be...
08/06/2026

Have you ever made a promise you truly meant to keep...
..only to discover later how hard it was to live out?

We've all been there.

This Sunday, we come to one of the most familiar stories in the Bible—the golden calf. At first glance, it looks like a story about Israel's failure.

But if you look a little closer, you'll discover it's really a story about God's faithfulness.

When Israel broke covenant, God didn't stop pursuing His people.

The same is true today.

If you've ever wondered whether you've wandered too far, failed too often, or broken too many promises, this message is for you.

Join us this Sunday as we continue our **Exodus: From Bo***ge to Promise** series with **"When We Break Covenant."**

Together we'll discover this powerful truth:

**Our failure is never the end of God's faithfulness.**

📍 First United Methodist Church of Naples
🕥 Sunday Worship – 10:15 a.m.

Bring a friend. We'd love to worship with you!

☕ Coffee Cup Sayings (That Aren't in the Bible) – Week 2Have you ever heard someone say..."God just wants me to be happy...
07/30/2026

☕ Coffee Cup Sayings (That Aren't in the Bible) – Week 2

Have you ever heard someone say...

"God just wants me to be happy."

It sounds right.

It sounds comforting.

It even sounds biblical.

But...did God ever actually say that?

This Sunday, we're exploring one of the most common phrases Christians use that isn't actually found in Scripture. Looking at 1 Peter 1:15-16 and John 10:10, we'll discover that God isn't trying to take happiness away from us. Instead, God calls us to something far greater.

Because when happiness becomes our highest goal, it can quickly become our compass. But what if there's a better question to ask?

Instead of...

"Will this make me happy?"

What if we asked...

"Will this make me more like Jesus?"

Join us this Sunday as we discover why God wants more than our happiness—God wants our holiness, and why that isn't bad news at all. It may just be the pathway to the abundant life Jesus promised.

📍 First United Methodist Church of Naples
🕥 Sunday Worship | 10:15 AM

Bring a friend, grab a cup of coffee before worship, and come ready to challenge one of the most common assumptions about the Christian life. We can't wait to worship with you! ✝️☕

📜 Were the Ten Commandments ever meant to be a checklist?Most of us have grown up thinking of them as a list of rules.Bu...
07/23/2026

📜 Were the Ten Commandments ever meant to be a checklist?

Most of us have grown up thinking of them as a list of rules.

But what if we've been reading the story backward?

Before God ever said, "You shall..." He had already rescued His people from slavery, parted the Red Sea, provided bread from heaven, and brought them safely to Mount Sinai.

The commandments weren't given so Israel could become God's people.

They were given because they already were.

This Sunday, we'll discover why the order changes everything and how God's grace shapes the way we live today.

Join us as we continue our Exodus: From Bo***ge to Promise series with the message:

Redeemed People Live Differently

📅 Sunday
🕥 10:15 a.m.
📍 First United Methodist Church of Naples

Come discover how God's grace always comes first—and how it changes everything that follows. We would love to worship with you! ✝️

Pastor Scott's Blog
07/16/2026

Pastor Scott's Blog

🌅 What happens when what carried you this far can carry you no farther?The Israelites packed bread when they left Egypt....
07/16/2026

🌅 What happens when what carried you this far can carry you no farther?

The Israelites packed bread when they left Egypt. Six weeks later, it was gone.

That's when God taught them one of the greatest lessons of faith—not by giving them enough for the next forty years, but by giving them enough for that day.

Sometimes we spend so much time worrying about tomorrow that we miss the grace God has already provided for today.

This Sunday, we'll continue our Exodus: From Bo***ge to Promise series with "Bread for the Journey" (Exodus 16:1–17:7) as we discover that God doesn't always show us the entire road ahead... but God always provides what we need for the next faithful step.

🍞 Come discover the peace of living on today's grace.

📍 First United Methodist Church of Naples
🕥 Sunday Worship | 10:15 a.m.

"Give us this day our daily bread." – Matthew 6:11

✨ **Jesus Is Lord** ✨Join us as we dive into God's Word and discover what it truly means to declare, "Jesus is Lord." To...
07/09/2026

✨ **Jesus Is Lord** ✨

Join us as we dive into God's Word and discover what it truly means to declare, "Jesus is Lord." Together, we'll explore His authority, His love, His sacrifice, and how living under His Lordship transforms our hearts and daily lives.

📖 "If you declare with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved." — Romans 10:9

Whether you're new to the faith or have been walking with Christ for years, you're welcome to come, learn, ask questions, and grow with us.

Come expecting encouragement, meaningful discussion, and a deeper relationship with Jesus.

We'd love to see you there! Invite a friend and join us as we seek Him together. ❤️

Address

388 1st Avenue S
Naples, FL
34102

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10:15am - 11:15am

Telephone

+12392621033

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