First United Methodist Church - Gainesville (FL)

Trent Woodham Vida Springs is a phenomenal church. I have been attending church here for several years now and I have been very thankful for the community that Ive found. Vida Springs is a very warm and welcoming church that genuinely has a heart for people. I moved here for college and quickly found my best friends upon attending this church. At Vida the Sunday morning talks are centered around biblical passages and the message of Jesus Christ is always preached. The leadership here is extremely humble and always growing, challenging, and loving the community. This church genuinely feels like a family that constantly looks to encourage, correct, and do life with each other.

Jason Hartz I’m very excited to have found such a beautiful community.

Darla Phillips Great worship experience. Everyone is so friendly! Will go here again when visiting in town.

Wendy May I haven’t been there we are new to the area I am familiar with the catholic ways I’m Roman Catholic and I come from Washington Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh pa. My family is all catholic and friends. I came to your church as an alternative today I called the closer church near our home in High springs Florida. I was so desperate because I take care of my cousin who has a physical handicap called cerebral palsy I too am disabled and need another back surgery number 8 for me my friend who lives with us needs her 4 th back surgery. Well I called your church today and Mr mark helped us and miss debbie and the congregation I just want to thank you all and the good Lord for your kindness our septic system was filled up and didn’t know it until an over flow of raw sewage over flowed in other parts of the house. Thanks to you all we will be indebted to you all if we can make crafts to sale or food for your church fundraisers let us know. We will help in anyway. Thank you again and God Bless you all! Wendy, Tammy, and Jimmy

Trellisnichole I was new to Gainesville and kept hearing about Springhill. I, along with some co-workers, attended a Women’s Day program there one Saturday…it was great; so I went back for Bible Study that next Tuesday and the rest is history. I love Springhill. It is home. It’s a place to heal. A place to teach & be taught, a place to work & a place of respite. In the words of our sanging, praying, teaching Pastor, “An Amen goes right there!”

Bridgett Collier The sermons taught here are clear to understand and directly from Bible scriptures. Those who preach seem to have done their homework from the Bible and other texts before speaking to the congregation. They also encourage the listeners to study on their own. The people are warm and welcoming and not everyone looks the same. Its definitely worth more than one visit.

Sue Pratt Pastor David is so very relatable and helps you see and hear the Bible in a way we all feel and understand. He is also funny and real. Everyone at Westside is warm and friendly. Im glad to call it my church home.

Maribeth Williams Authentic church in Gainesville that really seeks to follow the Word. They emphasize community and love to our neighbors. I appreciate that all are welcome and no one claims to be perfect.

Regina Roth Love this church and the people here. Amazing, authentic community centered around the hope of Jesus. Alsoooo they like to have real fun haha

Betty Lee I was sad to find out about the 3 recent arrests connected to this church, but not surprised. During my time at this church, I witnessed too many youth having their lives destroyed by the narcissistic, predatory leadership. The Pastor uses God to serve his own personal agenda, which seems to be an ego-driven quest for power and control. So many young people have given up any hope of a bright future because the Pastor has them brainwashed to believe that we are in the last days and theres nothing else to do with their lives but serve this pathetic church. Lets continue to pray that the truth be revealed and that all the hypocrites be held accountable for their actions.