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## Downtown Sarasota, Florida

A Church in the Heart of Sarasota

## Love God · Love People · Make Disciples of Jesus Christ

I'm New — Start HerePlan Your VisitWatch Online

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## Sunday Services 8:30am Chapel & 11:00 AM Sanctuary

## 104 S. Pineapple Ave Downtown Sarasota, FL 34236

## Upcoming Events See what's happening this season

## Watch Online Live & recorded services at SRQworship.com

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## New Here?

## You're Welcome Exactly As You Are

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"Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Let's worship together one Sunday soon."			
							
											— Pastor Brett

I'm New — Learn MorePlan your visit

[Video](https://youtu.be/rKMDDIzk8Co?si=ahj4YLLa3OaSM-9z)

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## What's Happening

## Upcoming Events

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[View All Events](/events)

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                        Back to School Bash
                    

                    
                    
                                                    
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                                10:00 am – 2:00 pm
                            
                                                                            
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                                Our Playground
                            
                                            

                                        
                                                    
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                        Gospel Sunday
                    

                    
                    
                                                    
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                                11:00 am
                            
                                                                    

                                        
                                                    
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                        10
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                        #SongSquad Resumes
                    

                    
                    
                                                    
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                                5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
                            
                                                                    

                                        
                                                    
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## Community

## Find Your Place at First United Methodist

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From the youngest members of our congregation to the most seasoned — there’s a place for everyone to grow, serve, and belong.

Kids & Youth                    

                                            
                            Faith-building programs for children and teens in a safe, nurturing environment.                        
                    
                                            
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                        Music & Fine Arts                    

                                            
                            World-class choral music, a historic pipe organ, and opportunities to share your gifts.                        
                    
                                            
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                        Missions                    

                                            
                            Serving our local community and reaching beyond our borders with the love of Christ.                        
                    
                                            
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                        Adult Ministries                    

                                            
                            Bible studies, small groups, and support communities for every season of life.                        
                    
                                            
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                        Song Squad                    

                                            
                            Passionate about worship music? Join our Song Squad and help lead the congregation in praise.                        
                    
                                            
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                        Early Care Center                    

                                            
                            A nurturing infant care and preschool program rooted in faith, warmth, and child development.                        
                    
                                            
                            Learn More                            →

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## Watch Online

## Worship From Anywhere

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Can’t make it in person? Every service is streamed live and recorded for on-demand viewing. Our two Sunday services — the intimate Chapel at 8:30am and the full Sanctuary at 11:00am — are both available.

Watch LiveView Sermon Archive

![Congregation attending a service at First United Methodist Church of Sarasota.](https://www.firstsrq.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/First-Church-Worship-Anywhere.png)

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## Ready To Visit?

## We'd love to have a host ready to welcome you and show you around. Let us know you're coming.

Plan your visit