Great Night. Great Cause. New Space!
Night of the Classics returns this January—and this time, we’re excited to welcome guests into the newly renovated Upper Room. This special evening will be both a beloved fundraiser and a first opportunity for many to experience one of First Church’s newest and most beautiful gathering spaces.
Guests will enjoy a three-course meal while our “classic” acts take the stage in full costume, performing favorite hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. With live music, laughter, and nostalgia throughout the night, Night of the Classics is a wonderful date night or friends’ night out—all while supporting the Church in Tanzania. Musicians will be members and friends of First United Methodist Church.
Show dates and times:
- Friday, January 23 | 6:00pm (doors open at 5:30 pm)
- Saturday, January 24 | 5:00pm (doors open at 4:30 pm)
Shows last between 2 and 2.5 hours. Saturday’s earlier start time is ideal for families and those who prefer an earlier evening, and childcare will be available on Saturday only.
🎟️ Tickets are $30 per person and include dinner and the show. To purchase tickets, visit the Church Office, scan the QR code above, or visit the church’s website.
Night of the Classics also serves as a showcase of the Upper Room—a newly renovated space designed for worship, music, and community gatherings. Whether this is your first time seeing it or your first time seeing it come alive with dinner and live music, we think you’ll be inspired. All proceeds from the evening benefit our congregation’s mission partnership with Nyegezi UMC in Tanzania, supporting vital ministry and future mission trips to the region.
The evening’s menu:
First Course
Mixed field greens with orange segments, cranberries, candied pecans, and a citrus vinaigrette
Main Course
Swiss Chicken baked with creamy cheese sauce, served with scalloped potatoes, seasoned green beans, and bread
(Vegetarian option available)
Dessert Course
Choice of Chocolate Cake OR Cheesecake with raspberry drizzle, served with coffee and tea
If you purchased tickets for the originally scheduled Night of the Classics, your tickets will be honored for the January shows.
To help us with seating and planning in the Upper Room, please email info@fumcpensacola.com or contact the church office to:
- Confirm that you plan to attend, and
- Let us know which night you would like to attend (Friday or Saturday)
Thank you for your flexibility and support—we can’t wait to welcome you for a memorable evening!
Teaming with Tanzania
Since 2018, First Church has been building a strong partnership with Nyegezi UMC in Mwanza, Tanzania. Over the past five years, we’ve taken five teams: two exploratory trips in 2018 and 2019, and three children’s ministry workshops that brought leaders together from across the country. Alongside those efforts, we’ve laid groundwork for future medical missions and clergy training, strengthening ties between our congregations and the broader United Methodist connection.
Looking ahead:
- In February 2026, Bishop L. Jonathan Holston will travel to Tanzania.
- In April 2026, we’ll send another First Church team to continue education training.
- A third clergy training and medical mission is also being planned for November 2026.
This year’s fundraiser has a focused goal: helping Nyegezi UMC resume their nursery school, which brings children and families into the life of the church. The congregation has begun a three-phase construction project to make the needed upgrades, and our fundraising goal is $8,500 to support this effort. Any funds raised beyond that will go directly toward future trips and mission projects in the Mwanza region.
Be Part of the Story
Through every trip, every training, and every relationship, we’ve seen the Spirit at work—expanding the witness of the church in Tanzania and here in Pensacola. Night of the Classics is more than a fun evening out. It’s a way for us to come together, share in food and music, and make a lasting impact in the name of Jesus Christ.
So tell your family. Tell your friends. And join us for Night of the Classics!