First Light Church
Overview
About First Light Church
South Portland Church of the Nazarene is a Church of the Nazarene congregation in South Portland. Nazarene churches are rooted in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition and typically emphasize entire sanctification, compassionate ministry, and grace-filled community. Services generally include Sunday worship and small-group discipleship opportunities. Service times and programs vary — please confirm directly with the church.
What to expect here
Worship style
Holiness-tradition worship blending contemporary music with a warm, community-centered atmosphere
Tradition
Church of the Nazarene
Quick facts
Denomination
Church of the NazareneLocation
Service Times
Groups
Listing
VerifiedLast updated
May 2026
General guidance · Church of the Nazarene churches · not specific to First Light Church
A welcoming service with worship music, Scripture reading, and a sermon. Many churches also offer programs for children, youth, and adults at various times throughout the week.
This church warmly welcomes everyone who walks through their doors. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time or returning after a long absence, you'll find a community ready to welcome you.
What Holiness-tradition churches (Nazarene, Wesleyan) generally believe
Churches in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition believe in the Trinity, Jesus Christ as the Son of God who died and rose again, and the Bible as God's Word, and that salvation is by grace through faith in Christ. Growing out of Methodism, they especially emphasise holy living and "entire sanctification" — a work of the Holy Spirit that frees the believer to love God and neighbour wholeheartedly.
Compared with Catholics: both stress growth in holiness, but Holiness churches hold Scripture as the final authority, recognise two sacraments, and have no Pope. Compared with Reformed Protestants, they place more weight on human free response to God's grace.
General guidance, not specific to First Light Church. Individual churches vary, so ask the church about what it teaches.
Weekly rhythm
Service Times
1 service time on Sundays
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
Sun
Sunday
10:00 AM
Sunday Service
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Their most recent upload, straight from the church's own YouTube channel.
Faith Over Fear | Failure: The Narrative of His Grace
Published October 25, 2026 · Posts weekly
More from First Light South Portland Church of the Nazarene on YouTube · checked October 26, 2026
Sermons
What they're preaching
Posts about 14 sermons a month
Their recent uploads don’t name a scripture passage, so we can’t say which books they’re preaching from. Latest sermons:
- Faith Over Fear | Failure: The Narrative of His Grace | Full Sermon (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 25, 2026
- Faith Over Fear | Content in Every Storm | Full Service (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 22, 2026
- Faith Over Fear Week 3 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 19, 2026
- Faith Over Fear | Embracing Our Inability | Full Service (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 15, 2026
- Faith Over Fear Week 1 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)Oct 5, 2026
Based on the church’s YouTube uploads.
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Groups & Ministries
1 group
Verified by the church · May 29, 2026
All listed groups welcome newcomers
Families
1 groupLighthouse School & Child Care
Weekly · ask the church for times
Church-run school and child care program
Serve board
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Greeter / welcome team
Meet people at the door and help newcomers find a seat.
greeting
Kids ministry helper
Support Sunday kids programming — background check may be required by the church.
kids
Tech / livestream
Help with slides, sound, or the livestream.
tech
Hospitality / coffee
Set up drinks and make the lobby feel like home.
hospitality
Outreach / community serve
Join local serve projects the church already runs.
outreach
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