Events
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Upcoming Events
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Register for Summer Camps
Registration opens Dec 1 for children's ministry camps and Jan 1 for children's sports camps. Come join us as we play and create, design and experiment, sing and dance, and serve and worship!
Hymn Sing
Select Tuesdays, 1:30, Chapel
FUMCR Hymn Sings are fun and uplifting events that include many of the all-time great hymns of the church along with devotionals, hymn stories, and fellowship.
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts
Sundays, Oct 27 - Dec 1, 2-3:30pm, Room 205
Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome, regardless of church affiliation, to come and process their grief and continue on a path of healing together.
Angel Tree
Nov 8 - Dec 2, Shawver Welcome Center
Working with FUMCR community partners, the Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for low-income seniors and Walmart gift cards for single parents.
Advent Workshop
Sun, Dec 1, 2-4pm, Worship & Arts Center
Join us for an afternoon of crafts and stories as we prepare for Advent and Christmas. We will begin with Family Worship in the Worship & Arts Center at 2:00.
FUMCR Charge Conference
Mon, Dec 2, 6:30-8 pm, Worship & Arts Center
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual "State of the Church" meeting led by District Superintendent Rev. Edlen Cowley and Dr. Clayton Oliphint.
Men's Grief Group Coffee
Wed, Dec 4, 7-8:30am, Ogden Fellowship Hall
If you’ve experienced a loss and are looking for support in a space specifically for men, you’re invited to join Rev. Scott Luginbill for coffee and conversation.
Christmas with Skyland
Thur, Dec 5, 7 pm, Sanctuary
You're invited to get into the holiday spirit with FUMCR's annual Christmas concert featuring Chancel Choir and Orchestra with special guests, Skyland!
Tickets: $10 general admission, $15 early admission
Santa's Village 2024 - Ornament Factory
Dec 7-22, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park
FUMCR is honored to host the Ornament Factory at the City of Richardson's Santa's Village! Bring your family to this free event, and stop by the Factory to make an ornament. Factory volunteer slots available!
Christmas Poinsettias
Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias.
Thinking about Joining
Sun, Dec 8, 12-1:30pm
You're invited to a special lunch with Dr. Clayton Oliphint right after 11am worship. You'll learn about FUMCR, our mission, and how you can join.
Children's Choir Christmas Musical
Sun, Dec 8, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center
Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present the nativity story in Light of the World.
Coat and Toy Drive
Through Dec 9
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 local agencies.
UWF Christmas Program
Tues, Dec 10, 6:30-8:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
All women are invited to celebrate our year! The meeting will feature a delicious covered-dish dinner, a festive program by the PEO choir, mission award presentations, and officer installations.
Service of Hope
Sun, Dec 15, 5 pm, Sanctuary & Livestream
In this season of expectation, decorations, and parties, the sense of loss can be profound. We look to God for light and comfort, for the Spirit’s presence even in our empty places, and for hope.
All Youth Christmas Party
Sun, Dec 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center
Join us for our annual FUMCRYouth and JYC Christmas party! This fun night includes a Christmas sweater contest, holiday games, a sing-along, yummy food, prizes, and a gift exchange.
Young Adult Christmas Party
Tues, Dec 17, 7-9pm, Meet at West Side Playground
Join us for an evening with coffee, cocoa, treats, and Christmas lights on a trolley!
Christmas Eve Worship
Join us for Christmas Eve worship on December 24!
11am* - Christmas Pageant
2pm, 4pm - Modern
6pm*, 8pm, 10pm - Traditional
*streaming at fumcr.com/online
On Demand - youtube.com/fumcr
Advent Offering
Our special Advent offering will be given to these dynamic organizations who are working passionately every day to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families.
Dec 29 Worship
December 29 Worship
9:45am - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45, 11am & on demand - Online Worship
11am - Modern Worship in the Worship & Arts Center
International Christmas Market Shares Available
Shares supporting the non-profit ministries and agencies featured at International Christmas Market this year are available online. Great for honorary and memorial gifts.
20-Somethings Night of Worship
Tue, Jan 7, 7-9pm, Custer Road UMC
This special night of worship is specifically designed for young adults from UMCs in the area to connect, worship, and get to know one another!
Men's Retreat 2025
Jan 18-19, Prothro Center
Join the Men of Faith Ministry for our annual retreat at the United Methodist Conference Center at Lake Texoma. We'll connect with one another as well as the beautiful outdoors.
Wonderfully Made
Jan 23-25, Worship & Arts Center and Rooms 225-230
Facilitated by Rev. Cheryl Bishop, Associate Pastor, this workshop for 5th-6th graders is designed to present information about adolescence, human sexuality and being created in the image of God.
Using the Enneagram for Spiritual Transformation
Feb 7-9, Prothro Center
Join us for a weekend retreat and take a deep dive into your Enneagram number. This interactive weekend will push and guide you to observe the ways your ego/personality limits you.
Daddy Daughter Dance
Sat, Feb 8, 6-8pm, Coleman Family Hall
Dads, grandads, and uncles, it's time to invite your daughter(s), granddaughter(s), and niece(s) to our annual dance! We'll have food, prizes, and a photo booth to remember this special night together.
