Here at UPC, we believe that most of what we look for in a church happens outside of Sunday morning.

That is because community, something we were made for, is really difficult to do while sitting in rows. In fact, we would argue that it happens far better in living rooms than in class rooms. That is why we are so passionate about small groups. The kind of life change that happens because of the Gospel happens far better while in a circle than in a row.

Groups are simply that, smaller gatherings of people, helping one another grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. They are contexts where you can be both known and loved, where you can experience the kind of care and support you want from a church, and where you can bless others

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Joy Group

  • We are a 55+ group that meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the Education Building for social gathering, prayer, and Spiritual Education. This education may take the form of a Book of the Bible, Relevant books and videos by Christian leaders or Topical applications for practical living in Christ on a day-to-day basis.

    Now JOY can be an acronym for Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last. It can also mean Just Older Youth! I submit to you that we are both. We are Just Older Youth humbly seeking to put Jesus first, Others second and Yourself last.

    The first Wednesday of the month we go out to lunch following our study.

    If you are looking for a church that values its Senior members, you have found the place! JOY provides a way to know more of our church family, encourage one another in faith, and share common life experiences with others who have a slightly more “historical” perspective of life.

    To recap! …Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Education building, Just Older Youth.

  • For more information you can contact Jim Tinkey at jim@upcorlando.org or call 407-489-2188.

    So come on out and put a little JOY in your life!

  • HOPE Fellowship is a bi-monthly program meeting in the Commons area of the Education building. Our next meeting will be on Friday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m.

    Have you ever wondered what life was like for your grandparents or great grandparents? What were their struggles and joys? Now imagine you discovered a book, diary, or journal that shared their life story in their own words. At our next gathering we will be exploring the topic of how to write and publish the story of our own lives with an emphasis on our faith journey. What a wealth of faith and wisdom you can give to your children and generations to come. We are fortunate to have Jacquelyn Lynn as our Guest speaker. Jackie is an inspirational author, ghostwriter, and self-publishing consultant whose credits include more than 45 books, 3,000+ magazine articles, eBooks, blogs, white papers, and more.

    For more information, please contact Jim Tinkey at jim@upcorlando.org or call 407-489-2188.

Life Groups

  • Life Groups are smaller groups of 8-12 people who meet in homes. Most groups meet 3-4 times each month, along with some social events every now and then. All of our life groups seek to help one another grow in and experience the Gospel more either through discussing the previous week’s sermon or reading a book together.

  • 1) We believe that, as people made in the image of a triune God, we were made for community. As God said in the very beginning, “It is not good for man to be alone.” (Gen 2.18)

    2) We believe that life change happens more in circles than in rows.

    3) We believe that authentic Christian community, places where people can be fully known and fully loved because of the finished work of Jesus, help the Gospel make sense to all of us.

    Looking to Join? Visit our Group Finder to view a map of our groups and contact a Life Group leader in your part of town.

Bible Studies

  • Thursday Mornings (Early Risers) | The Gospel in Life by Tim Keller

    • Begins January 9

    • Every Thursday morning from 6:15 - 7:20 a.m.

    • Led by Sheri Penman

    REGISTER TODAY

  • Monday Mornings | Suffering and the Heart of God by Diane Langberg

    Wednesdays at Noon | Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright

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More Groups

  • We want to be accepted and known, we want to be loved and belong, and we want to have value and purpose. UPC College Ministry exists to help students invite Jesus into these needs, create a welcoming community of students, and equip each other through the local church—our lifelong community and family. It is life in Christ, with community, to our colleges, city, and beyond!

    Contact Dam Mallya for more details.

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