GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – Places of worship across North Central Florida are inviting people to come ring in the new year with them. Here are some places that you can go to:
Upper room Ministries officials are hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration in Gainesville. Worshippers can kick off the new year with praise and purpose while reflecting on years past. It kicks off at 10 p.m. at 3575 NE 15th St.
Showers of Blessing Harvest Center leaders holding a watch night service. Organizers are inviting people to join them to seek Victory in the Storm in 2026. It kicks off at 10 p.m. along Southeast 15th Street.
St. Patrick Church Officials are hosting a Mary Mother of God Vigil. It kicks off at 5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church.
People Foundation Chapel Alachua Church of God by Faith are celebrating New Beginnings. It starts at 10:30 p.m. at Foundation Chapel Alachua Church of God by Faith.
Worshippers at the Greater Bethel Ame Church are coming together to ring in the new year. Attendees are welcome to share a meal of fish and grits together after the New Year’s service. It starts at 10 p.m. at Greater Bethel Ame Church
Officials with the Immerse Church of Ocala are ringing in the new year with a Glimpse into Eternity. The service begins at 9:30 p.m.
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Officials with the Greater Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church are reflecting on the year 2025. Pastor Edward Bland will be delivering the watch night service speaking on expectations for 2026. It kicks off at 10:30 p.m. at 515 Northwest 6th Terrace in Ocala.
Leaders at PASSAGE Family Church are holding a watch night service to ring in the new year. Pastor George Dix, Jr will present the 2026 Ministry Theme for the congregation and community in the new year. It starts at 10 p.m. at PASSAGE Family Church in Gainesville
New St. Johns Baptist Church leaders are holding a watch night service. You will be able to enter the New Year together in prayer, praise and proclamation. It will be at Northwest 2nd Street in Ocala starting at 10 p.m. Breakfast will be served after the service.
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