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Clergy in attendance (back row), Fr. Eric Stelzer -St. Michael's, Rev. Dr. Mark Charles - Memorial, Rev. Granardo Felix- Trinity, Rev. Ben Mandrick - Prince of Peace, (front row) Pastor Gabriel Zavala - First Baptist, Rev. Dawn Mayes - First Presbyterian, and Rev. Sarah Minton - St. Peter's. The 2026 senior class of Fernandina Beach High School will be graduating on Monday, May 18th. Before they move the tassel on graduation day, they celebrated together at the annual inter

“I feel like I have a heart again.” These were the words an inmate spoke to Kairos volunteer Justin Rimondi during a recent weekend of ministry at Columbia Correctional Institution. Twice a year, men from Memorial participate in this impactful ministry, reaching into a place not many people want to go: prison. Kairos is a lay-led, interdenominational Christian ministry in which men—and women through Kairos Outside—volunteer to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to prisoners

"Did you know that Memorial's mission reach extends over four continents?" Pastor Rachel asked the group from the Wesley Dinner Club who gathered Thursday night. "These mission partners allow us to grow our own missional impact. Thought this United Methodist Connection, we can expand where we care. We can see the image of God in the diversity of the people we reach, and we can share the love of Jesus Christ to more people." Pastor Rachel was referring to the six internation

" All of this coming together to create such a real, tangible change in the trajectory of an entire family is something only possible through God..." When asked to sum up the favorite part of her trip, Lucinda Lautz said, "The whole experience was my favorite part of the trip!" On March 14th, 2026, Memorial's annual weeklong mission trip to Porch de Salomon in Guatemala began. Missionaries gathered at the airport in Guatemala City from various parts of northeast Florida. The

Mary Negron, Memorial Member and President of the United Women in Faith for the North East District Each spring, the Children's Week Florida welcomes school children to Tallahassee from around the state to tour the Capitol building and meet legislators. Also in attendance during the week are teachers, social workers, faith leaders, nonprofits, and businesses advocating for the health and safety of children. They come to learn from one another and to also meet with legislators

1.15.26 | Maxwell Hall: Leaders at Memorial were invited to attend the monthly Wesley Dinner Club along with the church family to hear a special panel discussion. Pastor Charlie chatted with four members of our congregation who represented four different generations. Each of the panelists grew up in the church and had memories, ideas, and hopes to share. Pastor Charlie asked the group if they could name one thing is important to them that has remained constant at Memorial ove

Throughout the four weeks leading up to Christmas, Memorial has been active in our area participating in and hosting events for our community. The first weekend of Advent, Memorial's Women's Circle hosted the No Room at the Inn Nativity display in the Sanctuary and Partin Center. This two-day event saw over 200 visitors, even during the raining weekend. The circles were able to raise nearly $615 dollars for our unhoused neighbors. That same weekend, members from our church of

For many years, local churches have gathered in Fernandina Beach to give thanks together in an interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service. This year, Memorial decided to add a dinner on to this tradition. There is no better way to connect with others than by sharing a meal together (even Jesus knew that!) So, thanks to the help of an anonymous donor, a catered dinner was provided for free to anyone who RSVPed. We even invited some of our neighborhood unhoused to eat with us. Ove

Gratitude, music, and joy filled the air as Memorial United Methodist Church welcomed over 1,000 neighbors to its first-ever Gathering in Gratitude Free Community Fall Festival. The aim of this event was to celebrate the season of thanks and the many helping hearts in our community.

Nearly 100 local teachers, representing 4 counties and 27 different schools, picked up free school supplies for their classrooms on...

Nearly 30 members of the church family, including several youth, showed up in their red shirts to connect with our friends at The Arc Nassau.

April 12th, 2025 - Memorial United Methodist Church and First Presbyterian Church joined together again to host their annual Community...