First United Methodist Church - Gainesville (FL)

1 /5 Emma Prescott: This place was referred to me. I am a special needs mom. I know the limit that this church is only able to help. However this place is not familiar of the importance of special needs kids. For an example I paid my rent and my utilities I was missing 100 from my car insurance. Since I do not have car insurance I can’t take my special needs to school occupational or ABA or speech. My car insurance supervisor was able to send a letter stating that I only owe 100 and then I’ll be able to drive my car to take my special needs to all his therapy and school. The staff recommended that they just pay for a city bus pass. Well that will be great for a typical person but for a single mom of special needs kids who have about 20 therapy a week that’s literally impossible to rely on city transportation services. Only if this department was knowledgeable on special needs I’m pretty sure I would be able to get the help. Just a reminder to special needs parents this location doesn’t help.

5 /5 Rachel Carpenter: If you are looking for a church that isnt crazy conservative, this is a great place for you. Super welcoming and serves the community. And the music is absolutely fabulous.

5 /5 Lissa White: I attended this church while visiting with my brother. The sermon was sound gospel, applicable to our daily lives, and full of love and compassion for the community. It is a place for all people to feel loved and accepted. I truly felt the presence of Holy Spirit.

4 /5 G C: I’ve been coming to this church often on for years. Always a pleasant congregation. Always a clean area. Nothing really super special sticks out, but the people are nice, and the sermons are OK.

4 /5 Beverly Varshovi: Beautiful historic buildings.The church hosts numerous lunches, fundraisers and social events. Pastor Beth is a progressive and inclusive pastor. The church is beautiful and the congregation and church members are friendly and polite!