During Advent, we prepare our hearts to receive Christ, embracing hope, peace, joy, and love as we journey toward His birth and the life-transforming reality of His coming.
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THE MESSAGE
Advent: A Season to Prepare
Advent is a season of waiting, watching, and preparing for the coming of Christ. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and align our hearts with the hope, peace, joy, and love that Jesus brings. This Advent, we journey through scripture together, exploring not only the familiar story of Christ’s birth but also the deeper, sometimes challenging realities of what His coming means for us today. Each week, we will prepare our hearts for the true gift of Christmas and embrace the life-transforming presence of Jesus.
A Night of Hope
For many, the Christmas season is a time of joy, but for those experiencing grief, loneliness, or distress, the holidays can feel overwhelming. Join us for a Night of Hope, our "Blue Christmas" service, which offers a sacred, quiet space to acknowledge your pain, find solace, and experience God’s comforting presence. Whether you are mourning a loss, struggling with loneliness, or simply walking in the shadow of difficulty, you are not alone.
When: Wednesday, December 17 Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Sanctuary @ Trinity UMC Come just as you are.
This service provides a gentle liturgy of scripture, music, and candle lighting that recognizes both the sorrow we carry and the enduring hope of Emmanuel, God with us.
Christmas Eve Services
Join us for a warm and meaningful evening as we focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Together, we’ll read scripture, sing favorite carols, and reflect on Jesus entering the world. The service ends with the sanctuary glowing in candlelight as we worship our Savior.
Contemporary Service
3:30 p.m. - Memorial Fellowship Hall
Traditional Service:
5:00 p.m. - Sanctuary
The nursery is available for children ages 0–4. Bring your friends and family. Everyone is welcome to celebrate with us!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT CAN I EXPECT
Contemporary Service starts at 3:30 p.m. and Traditional Service starts at 5 p.m.
We will take time to worship God and then receive a message from Pastor Christina. We'll end the service with candlelight.
If you're If you're most comfortable wearing your dressy Christmas outfits, that's totally fine! Or come in jeans or sweatpants - you're welcome here.
Come to receive what God has for you!
is there something for my kids?
Join us for our Carol & Worship Service on Sunday, December 14 at both services! Our Treehouse Worship kids will be spreading holiday cheer as they sing “Hark! The Harold Angels Sing”—you won’t want to miss it!
On Christmas Eve, the nursery will be open for little ones 4 years and under, while kids 5 and up are invited to celebrate and worship alongside you in either our traditional or contemporary service. It’s going to be a joyful, family-filled celebration!
How do i participate digitally?
We’re excited to be in the Beta phase of our livestream! If you’d like to join our services online, please reach out to the church office, and we’ll get you connected. Plus, you can catch clips of our sermons throughout the week on our social channels—so you can stay inspired no matter where you are!
TEST DRIVE A SERMON
Listen to a sermon by Pastor Christina to get a feel of what service will be like when you attend.
What are you waiting for? Plan your experience today! We would love to see you in-person or online!
CONNECT WITH US
CONTACT US
Visit Us
403 Racetrack Road NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday • 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday • Closed
Worship Times
Contemporary
Sundays @ 9:45 a.m.
Memorial Fellowship Hall
Traditional
Sundays @ 11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary (Bldg. B)
Joyful Chapel
4th Thursday of each Month @ 1:30 p.m.
Sanctuary (Bldg. B)
Treehouse Worship (grade K-5)
Sundays @ 9:45 a.m.
Dean Fellowship Hall (Bldg. A)
Nursery for ages 0-4 is available at BOTH services.
Trinity Student Ministry
(grades 6-12)
Wednesdays @ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Youth Common Area
Sundays @ 6:00 p.m.
Memorial Fellowship Hall
contemporary worship
Our contemporary worship blends fresh, modern sounds with familiar traditional elements. If you enjoy a touch of church tradition paired with energetic, uplifting music, this is the perfect place to experience both joy and reflection.
traditional worship
Traditional worship connects us to the deep roots of the Christian faith. From the stained glass and pipe organ to the Chancel Choir and classical piano, every detail inspires reverence and praise.
Our services follow a thoughtful structure of prayers, liturgy, scripture, and sermons, creating space to reflect, worship, and hear God’s voice.
WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU!
Trinity United Methodist Church in Fort Walton Beach, FL offers the healing, help, and hope in Jesus Christ through genuine, heartfelt worship and learning experiences. Our church is a place where all are invited in to discover who God is and the purpose He has for all of us in His story. We think church should be one of the most engaging and exciting places on the planet—a place where people of any and all backgrounds can experience a God who is real and relevant in their lives today. And that's exactly what we want to help you do!
No matter where you are in your faith, we want to walk alongside you. Our hope is that as we can join you on your journey to discovering God who is active, alive, and at work in your life.
Upcoming Events
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