Sunday Services

  • 8:15 a.m.

    • This one-hour service is held in our Slade Memorial Chapel. The order of worship follows the Traditional United Methodist order of worship, which includes welcoming worship for all to participate.  Our Director of Music & Fine Arts, accompanied by our organist leads worship through music using the powerful hymns of our faith with inspiring new songs and arrangements.  The morning message is delivered by and through the insightful teaching of our ministers.

  • 8:55 a.m.

    • This service is a 45-minute “Celebration” service held in our Praise Center. The music and worship are of a contemporary nature, upbeat and inspiring for all ages. The morning message is delivered by and through the insightful teaching of our ministers.

  • 11:00 a.m.

    • This one-hour service held in our sanctuary invites people to experience the grace of God through the sounds of the organ and Chancel Choir, through the beauty of the stained glass windows, the sacredness of scriptures, and the powerful messages brought by our minister each week. Though the services lends itself to the traditional United Methodist order of worship it is known for the friendship and caring expressed by the church family each week.

Membership

  • Welcome to First United Methodist Church Thank you for your interest in visiting FUMC. We hope you will consider personally visiting with us on Sundays and becoming part of our church family.Our mission is to bring Christ into a changing world through worship, spiritual growth, and loving service. We invite you to join us as we worship God, experience the grace of Jesus Christ, and grow in faith. It is our prayer that all who enter will join us as we seek opportunities to share and grow together through worship, spiritual growth, and loving service. In order to fulfill our mission we offer a wide variety of programs and ministries. You will find information about these programs and ministries on the various pages within this site. We urge you to explore all the pages for information on our church activities for families, children and youth.
  • How do I join the church?
  • Joining the church primarily involves three steps: being baptized, professing your faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, and then making a commitment to be loyal to the United Methodist Church and in particular First United Methodist Church (FUMC) Orange. If you have already been baptized in another Christian community of faith then we gladly celebrate what God has been doing in your life and do not need to baptize you again. If this is the first time you are making a profession of your faith in Christ we will celebrate with you during this moment. If you are transfering from another denomination or congregation we will primarily ask for your commitment to FUMC. There are no classes that you must take although there are some that could help you with many of your questions. Just come forward when you are invited to do so at the end of a worship service and we will welcome you and look forward to discerning the wonderful reason that God is bringing us together in this body.
  • How can I get involved in a small group?
  • Getting involved in a smaller group is important so that you can come alongside others in this journey that we call the Christian walk. Many ways to get involved are found throughout the pages of this website. Bible studies offer good opportunites to meet others as do Sunday School classes. Find something that looks interesting and dive in or contact one of the pastors and we can help direct you toward others with whom you might be most comfortable growing. Mostly just be open to where God leads you and be willing to respond to His convicting presence.

Directions to our church

  • First United Methodist Church is located in downtown Orange, Texas at 502 N. Sixth St. Telephone 409-886-7466
  • The city of Orange is just south of Interstate 10, only 5 miles from the Louisiana border and 100 miles east of Houston.

Buildings and Facilities


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