Advent 2025

Journey Youth Choir Greenery Fundraiser

Order through Nov 3

It's that time of year again! Time to order your fresh, beautiful, Sherwood Forest Farms holiday evergreens and support the annual Youth Choir Tour. Wreaths, centerpieces, and garlands will smell amazing and last all holiday season long.

How to order:
- Visit the table on the Concourse Oct 4, 11, 18.
- Order online through Nov 3
- Order directly from a youth choir member

The greenery will be delivered to the church the first week in December for pick up, or you can choose to have it shipped directly to your house.

Thank you for supporting these amazing singers!

Coat and Toy Drive

Collecting: Through Dec 14
Sorting: Dec 15, 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.

International Christmas Market

Nov 13-15, Coleman Family Hall and Concourse
 Fri, Nov 13, 5-8 pm, First Choice Night - $10 entry ($5 for volunteers) and desserts
Sat, Nov 14, 10am-4pm
Sun, Nov 15, 8:30am-1pm 

Find special and unique gifts for your loved ones amongst the many fair-trade goods and crafts made by artisans around the world as well as the "shares" of agencies and ministries that serve others. All money spent at the Market goes outside FUMCR to help others provide better lives for themselves and their families. The International Christmas Market is open to the community, so invite your friends to come with you!

Willing to help during Market? SIGN UP

Market Merchandise
Bean Soup & Chili Mixes
Equal Exchange Coffee and Chocolate
Fair Trade Winds - fair-trade crafts and goods
Fair & Square Imports - fair-trade crafts and goods
Marfa Ministry - art prints and custom puzzles
Global Mamas – fair trade gifts

Angel Tree
The Angel Tree will provide Christmas gifts for low-income seniors in our community who participate in the Network of Community Ministries Seniors’ Net program. We will also collect $25 Walmart gift cards for Wesley Rankin.
The Angel Tree will be available from Nov 13 through Dec 1. Take an ornament from the tree. Purchase the designated items or gift cards. Return unwrapped gifts and gift cards by Tues, Dec 1. Designated drop-off boxes will be by the Welcome Desk and in Shawver Welcome Center. Gift cards will be collected at the Welcome Desk.

Shares
Shares are financial donations to a non-profit agency or FUMCR ministry bought as a tribute to a loved one. It's a gift that reaches beyond giver and receiver to benefit and serve those in need. We're featuring 11 ministries and agencies this year.

GIVE ONLINE - link coming Nov 16! Open Nov 16 - Dec 31 

Choose one or more of these recipients:
  •  Ark House provides low-cost, fully furnished apartments to persons and their caregivers who come to Dallas area hospitals for long term medical care.
  •  Heifer International provides livestock and training that transforms the lives of 23 million hungry and impoverished men, women, and children.
  •  H.E.R.O.E.S. programs provide therapy, recreation, social development, and vocational training for children and young adults with special needs. 
  •  Neighbors in Need offers short-term financial assistance to individuals and families facing temporary crises, helping cover essential needs like rent, utilities, and medical expenses.
  •  Manos Juntas - Establishes ministries such as medical clinics, scholarship programs, and community development projects along the U.S.-Mexico border. 
  •  Kafodzidzi School serves 650 students in Ghana. Shares will support ongoing projects and needs of the school.
  •  Panama Medical shares will provide supplies, medicines, and vitamins to be distributed during FUMCR medical mission trips.
  •  Prison Entrepreneurship Program focuses on overcoming the challenges faced by individuals reentering society after incarceration through education, mentorship, and housing stability.
  •  Richardson Area Interfaith Habitat provides quality housing for stable, low income families.
  •  Skuinskloof School in South Africa serves over 200 students and has need of new lavatories, new roofing in the original school building, and remodeling a structure to house teachers.
  •  Youth Mission Trips serve others across the U.S. through home & community improvement projects.
 

Santa's Village 2026 - Ornament Factory

Dec 5-20, Huffhines Park

FUMCR is once again honored to be part of the City of Richardson's Santa's Village this Christmas season, hosting the Ornament Factory! Bring your family to this FREE event and stop by the Ornament Factory to make an ornament! 

Santa's Village is open:
Dec 5-6
Dec 10*-13 (*Adaptive Night)
Dec 18-20                

Sign up to volunteer
All shifts will be 5:45-9pm.

More info

Holiday Bake Sale

Sun, Dec 6, 8:30am-12pm, Concourse

Enjoy holiday treats that are extra sweet! Support United Women in Faith's missions ministry through your purchase of cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and savory snacks that are perfect for sharing this season.

All-Church Men’s Dinner

Sun, Dec 6, 6-7:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

Men of all ages are invited to gather for an evening of dinner, fellowship, and encouragement as we celebrate the Christmas season! Enjoy an inspiring guest speaker, connect with friends, and learn more about Men of Faith at FUMCR. Whether you're new to the ministry or already involved, we hope you'll join us and bring a friend.

No registration is required. A $5 dinner fee will be collected at the door. Come hungry and ready to be encouraged!

Community Movie Night

Fri, Dec 11, 5:30-8:30pm, Coleman Family Hall and Worship & Arts Center

All ages are invited to watch "A Muppet Christmas Carol" on the big screen! Dinner provided; please RSVP by December 10 so we can save you a seat! 

Donations of girls and womens' socks and undergarments for Network of Community Ministries are encouraged.

Registration link coming soon