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Who We Are

MEET THE PASTOR

Ashley Allen
703-793-0026 X126 | aallen@florisumc.org

Ashley is passionate about supporting the vision of Restoration Worldwide and excited to lead this campus of Floris UMC. The online campus offers access to weekly worship and a virtual community for those who, for whatever reason, may not be able to connect in a traditional way. We believe that God’s intent in creation was for us to do life together. Ashley is here to make sure that those who are in need of a place and people to do life with find what they need at Restoration Worldwide.

Ashley grew up in Virginia but has lived in Florida, London and New York, where she pursued a career in musical theatre. Ashley holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theatre but left the theatre in 2006 when she received a call to ministry. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in 2013. She has called Floris UMC her church home since 2010 and was overjoyed to join the staff in March of 2011.

WHO WE ARE

Thanks for taking some time to learn more about Restoration Worldwide. You might be asking, what is Restoration Worldwide? Where is Floris Online? We are the Floris worship service streamed via the world-wide-web to bring our church to the entire world. So, if you are a regular live stream viewer, local or afar, or if you are here for the first time, welcome to Restoration Worldwide – This is Church®!

Restoration Worldwide is the online church for Floris United Methodist Church. Our goal is to share the experience of worship, build a community of faith and to allow those who are physically remote to be connected to Floris UMC via the internet. This is Church®. Restoration Worldwide wants to connect live stream with people who choose to worship in a virtual community. Restoration Worldwide is a virtual church where participants can find an opportunity for connected community, build real spiritual relationships and grow in their faith regardless of where they are in the world. People who experience Restoration Worldwide will be a part of Floris UMC, via the weekly live stream, yet will have the opportunity to augment their church experience to fit their life and community.

The name “Restoration” comes from a belief that we are all deeply loved by God, and through God we can experience hope and renewal. All of us are on a journey and God wants to connect with us along the way. Worldwide is where we want to connect. Jesus met people where they were.  We want to be like Jesus – reaching people where they are, all around the world. Through the technology of the internet, we connect those who are interested in knowing more about Jesus to those who believe deeply in Jesus Christ. Regardless of where you are on your faith journey, at Restoration Worldwide together, we will share the joy of exploring and living a Christian life. Jesus is at the center of who we are; an inclusive, welcoming community that is in connection with all people. Welcome to Restoration Worldwide.

Please join us for our next live stream broadcast. Ask a friend to experience our community. Be sure to complete a Connection Card and let us know how Restoration Worldwide can better serve you.

MISSION:

Restoration Worldwide is a virtual community of people committed to making a difference in others’ lives. Restoration Worldwide strives to reach people with the love and compassion of Christ and does so through an active and vibrant virtual community. Restoration Worldwide focuses on virtual worship through Sunday messages that tackle real-life challenges and struggles that pertain to the Christian life. Through Restoration Worldwide, community members will also encounter connected Christian growth and pastoral guidance.

VISION:

To leverage the Floris UMC live stream worship experience beyond the boundaries of proximity through an open, active and connected Christian community that meets the spiritual and educational needs of engaged participants. To provide the virtual member a place of worship, fellowship, and spiritual growth. To build a network of enthusiastic, engaged, and supported Christians dedicated to their transformation and that of their community.

FAQs:

What is Restoration Worldwide?

Restoration Worldwide is the online church for Floris United Methodist Church. Our goal is to share the experience of worship, build a community of faith and to allow those who are physically remote to be connected to Floris UMC via the internet.

Why is an online community important?

An online community is important to those who are separated by distance but connected by the love of Jesus Christ. Restoration Worldwide is a virtual community of people committed to making a difference in the lives of those in their community. Restoration Worldwide is the Floris UMC worship service streamed via the world-wide-web to bring our church to the entire world.

Why do we need to have Restoration Worldwide?

Our goal is to share the experience of worship, build a community of faith and to allow those who are physically remote to be connected to Floris UMC via the internet. This is Church®, Restoration Worldwide wants to connect live stream with people who choose to worship in a virtual community.