Elevator Update

Recently the Trustees pursued options to fix our broken elevator and an update was shared after worship on August 31. Watch the elevator update here and please read more in this report from our Trustees.

After helpful feedback from the congregation, we have decided to pursue the retrofit/modernization repair option. Keeping in mind that the three-floor elevator option is a long-standing dream of many in our congregation, and we are continuing to explore ways in which it could be possible in the future, with funding such as matching grants.

A company has provided us an estimate for a retrofit of $140,000, although it could be a bit more if additional repair needs are discovered in the process. The trustees are gathering additional quotes for the work to share with the congregation.

As you can imagine, this repair will require all the funds pledged for our capital campaign and a loan from the Florida United Methodist Foundation. It is important to us to be transparent about that reality and change in priorities. To agree to the loan for this project, a church conference vote will be required. We will share widely the date and information of the church conference and all church members will have a vote.

This repair will take a minimum of six months after a decision is made and a contract is signed; we will have to make due without an elevator for the rest of this year. Ideas are being brainstormed and tested to create accessible worship opportunities in the meantime.

Please know we are hear to hear your thoughts and concerns. Please feel free to contact us at office@semheights.com, contact Pastor Nicki, or speak with our trustees.

Craft Fair and Bake Sale

Updated for 2025

Update: Vendor Applications are now closed. Please join us for some holiday shopping on November 22!

Apply to be a vendor at the annual Seminole Heights United Methodist Church Craft Fair on Saturday, November 22nd, from 9am-3pm!

Cost is $40 for a 10' x 10' outdoor space. This event will take place rain or shine and tents are welcome. 

The application deadline is Wednesday, November 12th, and payment must be received by Wednesday, November 19th.

This annual craft fair in the heart of Old Seminole Heights has taken place for over 50 years! Craft items of any type, or consultants for products such as Pampered Chef, Creative Memories, Avon, etc. are welcomed.

We are also accepting applications for vendors selling food items, though we are not able to accept vendors that sell baked goods or canned products at this time.  

Once your application is received, you will receive instructions on how to pay for your space. 

Questions? Email semheightsbazaar@gmail.com. We hope to see you on November 22nd!

Pizza with the Pastor

Come get to know Pastor Nicki and other church members at an in person or online gathering!

In person meetings will be at the parsonage (6302 N Central Ave.) and last approximately an hour and a half; zoom meetings will last approximately an hour. A pizza lunch will be provided on in-person days, but online days will be bring your own lunch.

Each event will provide participants the opportunity to answer three questions:

(1) what do you love about Seminole Heights UMC?

(2) What is something Pastor Nicki needs to know about Seminole Heights UMC?

(3) What is your dream for Seminole Heights? Everyone in our church is encouraged to answer these questions, whether at a Pizza with the Pastor event or by getting your answers to Pastor Nicki directly.

Signups will be limited to 10 participants on each date. Please register each person in your family who will attend. If demand is high, additional dates may be added.