FPCO 150th Celebration Friday FAQ’s

  • What is the Friday event? Friday evening is a homecoming celebration to honor God’s faithfulness to the rich history of First Presbyterian Church of Orlando and reflect on the contributions of all those who have gone before us. 

  • What is the program for Friday evening? Guests will be welcomed and seated for a plated dinner. Featured guests include spoken-word poet, Aretha McDonald and Keynote Speaker & Author, Andy Crouch. The evening will conclude with prayer for the future of FPCO. 

  • Where is the event? We will gather in Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts located at 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL‎ .  Guests will enter through the front doors of DPAC and be directed to the Steinmetz Lobby to check in and receive a name tag and seating assignment. 

  • What parking is available? 

    •  We kindly ask all guests to use our parking garage, which is located on the corner of Jackson Street and Rosalind Avenue. The entrance is located off of Liberty Street. If there are parking attendants present when you enter, let them know you are with First Presbyterian Church and you will not be charged. We will have parking validations available for you at the event.

    • Street parking is free after 6pm.

    • If you choose to use a rideshare option such as Lyft or Uber, the drop-off/pickup located at 155 E. Anderson St.

    • Valet parking for Dr Phillips Center is available on a first-come, first serve basis. Valet parking is not available as a pre-purchase for our event. 

  • How long is this event? Doors open at 6:30pm and the program will begin at 7pm. The evening will conclude at 9:15pm. 

  • What are the menu options? The in-house catering for the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center will serve chicken or vegan meals, which you may select when you register online. 

  • What is the attire for the evening? Guests should wear cocktail attire. Suits or jackets and (optional)ties for gentlemen and cocktail dresses or suits for ladies. 

  • Is there a cost for this event? The registration cost is $75 per person. This includes dinner and the evening program. 

  • How do I make a reservation? Event registration is found at FPCO.org/150. Please select the ‘register now’ button under the Friday evening event. Once you add your phone number, your account should be visible and you may proceed with your registration. 

  • Can I make a reservation for more than one person? Yes! You may add additional guests (up to 8 total guests per table) by adding their names and paying for the entire registration at one time. 

  • What are the seating arrangements? Guests will be seated at tables of eight. A seating chart will be available as you arrive at the Steinmetz Lobby and volunteers will be on hand to escort you to your assigned table. 

  • Is there a deadline for reservations? Reservations will close at 5pm EST on February 20. 

  • What if my question is not answered on this page? Please feel free to email 150@fpco.org and someone from the FPCO staff will answer your question within 24 hours or on the next business day. You may also call the church directly at 407.423.3441.