What service should I attend? +

We offer a variety of unique worship experiences, and no matter which service you visit or attend online, our hope is that you feel welcomed and experience God's loving presence.

Love the outdoors?

Try our Lakeside Worship (Sundays at 8:30am, April - September at Lakeside).

Love the organ and a traditional choir?

Be our guest at Classic Worship (Sundays at 8:30am (October - March) & 11am in the Sanctuary).

Love elements of both traditional and contemporary worship?

Visit Chapel Worship (Sundays at 9:30am in the Chapel).

Love the sound of a praise band?

Join us for Modern Worship (Together What If, a prerecorded service available Sundays at 9am, and in-person Sundays at 10:50am in the Great Room).

What should I wear? +

We want you to be comfortable, so dress casually. Most wear business casual clothing, some love to dress up. However you dress, you will be welcome here!

How can I stay connected to what's happening? +

You're already in the right place here on our website. You can also follow us on our social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Where should I park? +

You should park depending on which service you plan to attend! As you enter our parking lot there are signs that indicate where the services are held. Our Lakeside Worship takes place on the lakeside of the church building. For this service you might want to park in the front parking lot.

Golf carts will be circulating the campus - offering you a ride to the outdoor sanctuary.

If you are planning to attend Classic Worship you might want to park in the front of the church or along the side. If you are planning to attend Chapel or Modern Worship you'll want to park in the back of the building - where you'll see signs for the MAC (Methodist Activity Center). This worship service takes place in the Great Room.

Where do I take my children? +

During the 11:00 worship hour, elementary age children will go into the worship service with you & your family. It is important to worship as a family and for children to learn about the many elements of a worship service and corporate worship. However, we know most of them are not ready to stay in the service the entire hour, so at the appointed time, kids will be invited to come to down to the front of the worship service for a Children’s Moment led by Mrs. Mary Lina or Ms. Caroline. At the end of the Children’s Moment your child(ren) can do one of two things:

1. Return to the pew or their seats with you for the remainder of the worship service.
2. Come with Mrs. Mary Lina or Ms. Caroline to the Children’s Worship Center for KIDS WORSHIP.

We’ll walk all the kids to the Children’s Worship Center where we will sing songs, hear a bible story, make something, and have fun! You, the parents, will come pick-up your elementary age children at the end of the worship service in the children’s lobby.

What does this mean for preschool age children?

Younger children(birth through pre-K) will still be cared for in their small group classrooms during the entire 11:00 worship service, however, this hour is not just “childcare” for preschool age children. They, too, will sing songs, hear a bible story, make something, and have fun! You will drop them off and pick them up in the children’s lobby at the end of the service, just like always.

Some doors leading in to our Children’s Area are locked for the safety of our children. Please make sure to come by the Welcome Desk before entering the Children's Area.

For more information about Kids Ministry at Gainesville First, please visit our Kids page.

How can I learn more and/or join the church? +

If you are interested in learning more about us and/or becoming a member of Gainesville First, be on the lookout and RSVP for our quarterly celebration called Bridge Builders, or simply contact Pastor Jamey Prickett.