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Feb 17 2017

Growing up, I attended the traditional worship service at First United Methodist Church Richardson.  After college, I was fortunate enough to travel to South Africa on a mission trip with the church in 2014.  While there, I met my now husband who was youth pastor and leader of the contemporary worship service at the partner church.  I knew we’d need to find a community in which to call our own when he moved to Dallas.  I wanted to find a place where we would both be comfortable being ourselves.  That fall, Access sponsored a small Josh Wilson concert which I attended with friends.  I immediately felt that this was the place I could be myself, worship the way I wanted and be active in the community.  I knew I wanted to be a part of this tight-knit community.

Access is a place that offers great music, a good message and personable people that treat you like family.  You can be who you are without fear of being judged for who you’re not.  Each Sunday, I leave feeling inspired to take on the week.

Christina Rhodes, FUMCR member and ACCESS attendee

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Feb 17 2017

I’ve always liked Proverbs 11:25, “The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.” I live a blessed life, with my beautiful wife, two healthy children, and two very patient, loyal dogs. In this fast-paced world, where we are encouraged to take care of ourselves at any cost, it’s easy to forget that God blesses those who devote themselves to others. I’m the first person to “forget” this, so I’m thankful to be a part of the FUMCR and Access community. Access has afforded me the opportunity to serve in many different ways and acts as a constant reminder to my family and I that God has blessed us to be able to help others.

Paul & Sarah Snitker, FUMCR members and ACCESS attendees

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Feb 17 2017

What I love about Access is it’s a church within a church. It is a place where we can come as we are, real and raw, open, honest; while being accepting and loving. It’s a place of perspective and hope…a place where we talk about real life issues that impact our life both spiritually and relationally. The Access Community is so welcoming and I feel celebrated when we connect with our fellow faith community. It is having  Access to Real People and Real Community. We love it!

Carl & Shannon Smith, FUMCR members and ACCESS attendees