Advent 2024
Angelic Announcements
What does God’s voice sound like? As modern people, we might not hear trumpets coming from the clouds, but we believe God still speaks. This Christmas season, we will hear the voice of God in the words of the angels announcing the coming of the Messiah. We will celebrate the voice of hope, the proclamation of presence, and the arrival of God’s love in our midst.
We invite you to scroll through the special opportunities below, and choose some that will help you experience the season and make special memories this Christmas.
Coat and Toy Drive
Collecting: Through Dec 8
Sorting: Dec 9, 9am-12pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall
The church at-large is invited to participate in Senior Adult Ministry's annual coat and toy drive. New and gently used coats in all sizes as well as new toys will be collected, organized, and distributed to Network of Community Ministries and other local agencies to meet the needs of adults, children, and youth.
Collection bins are located behind the Welcome Desk and in the Shawver Welcome Center.
All are welcome to join us for sorting. No sign up needed.
Christmas Poinsettias
Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias.
Donations can be made Nov 30-Dec 14 in $15 increments.
A list of honorees and donors will be available during Christmas Eve services.
Give online - link coming soon.
Advent Workshop
Sun, Nov 30, 2-4pm, Worship & Arts Center and Coleman Family Hall
Join us for an afternoon of keepsake treasures and stories as we begin the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas.
We will begin with Family Worship at 2pm in the Worship & Arts Center, where we will hear and sing the story of Christmas. Then we'll enjoy making treasures to keep or give. Follow us at @fumcr_kids_at_first for special sneak peeks at this year's crafts!
Cost: $30/family
Registration open through 11/26
Community Movie Night
Fri, Dec 5, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center
People of all ages are welcome as we watch The Polar Express on the big screen - PJs welcome! Dinner provided, please register.
Register - RSVP by Dec 4
Santa's Village 2025 - Ornament Factory
Dec 6-21, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park
FUMCR is honored to host the Ornament Factory at the City of Richardson's Santa's Village again this year! Bring your family to this free event, and stop by the Factory to make an ornament.
Santa's Village is open:
- Dec 6-7
- Dec 11 adaptive night
- Dec 12-14
- Dec 19-21
Sign up to volunteer by Dec 14
More info about Santa's Village
Holiday Classics Christmas Concert
Sat, Dec 6, 7:30-9:30pm, Eisemann Center
You're invited to a special Christmas concert featuring the FUMCR Chancel Choir with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra! Enjoy timeless carols that spread holiday cheer and celebrate the spirit of togetherness through music.
Children's Choir Christmas Musical
Sun, Dec 14, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center
Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present the nativity story in When Jesus Was Born!.
Children's choir includes children in kindergarten through 6th grade.
Service of Hope
Sun, Dec 21, 5pm, Sanctuary & Livestream
In this season of expectation, decorations, and parties, the sense of loss can be profound. In this service, we look to God for light and comfort, for the Spirit’s presence even in our empty places, and for hope.
Additional Resource
Faith & Grief has shared some helpful coping strategies as well as ideas for taking care of yourself if you're grieving a loss this holiday season. View/Download
