Events
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Upcoming Events
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The Gathering
2nd Mondays, Coleman Family Hall
All senior adults are invited for games, program, lunch, and fellowship!
Tuesday Afternoon Movies
Movies are free and all are welcome, so invite a friend!
Movies begin at 1:30 pm on most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Worship & Arts Center.
Walk to Emmaus
Aug 28-31 & Oct 23-26, Saint Raphael Retreat Center
The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day spiritual retreat designed to bring you closer to Christ and give you a renewed spirit and love of servanthood.
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Everybody Sunday School
Select Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall
Join us for an exciting intergenerational learning and serving opportunity where we will come together as a church family - children, youth, and adults - for a combined Sunday School experience.
DREAM Capital Campaign
Sept 7-28
At FUMCR, faith is deepened and lives are transformed. Our capital campaign is not just about buildings or programs. It’s about strengthening our faith community to have a lasting impact.
Modern Worship Choir
Resumes Sun, Sept 7, 3-4pm
Modern Worship Choir is open to high school students through adults. Previous music experience and/or music training not required!
Confirmation 2025-26
Classes begin Sept 7, 9:45am, Bartula Family Life Center
Confirmation is a robust program in which 7th graders learn the fundamentals of Christian faith and United Methodist history and contribute to the life of our congregation and community.
Confirmation Prayer Partners Wanted
Sept 7, 2025 - Apr 19, 2026
We are looking for caring adults to serve as Prayer Partners for our 2025–2026 Confirmation class. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a young person's confirmation journey.
Children's Handbell Choir
Resumes Sun, Sept 14
Children, 2nd - 6th grade, are encouraged to come to the kickoff party on Sept 7 and rehearsals beginning the following week.
Children's Choirs Kickoff Party
Sun, Sept 7, 3-4pm, Orr Music Suite
Children, K-6th grade, and their parents are invited! We’ll sing together, play together, and learn about plans for the upcoming year for vocal and handbell choirs! Register online.
MAMAS (Mothering at Many Ages and Stages)
Monthly, 9:30-11:30am, Room 211
Join a monthly gathering of Christian mothers of infants through elementary age children. This group is intentional about creating a supportive and caring, and uplifting environment!
Ukulele Choir
Thur, Sept 11, 6-7pm, Children's Choir Room 2
The FUMCR Ukulele Choir is kicking off the 2025-2026 school year with our first meeting! Ages 4th grade through adult are welcome, no experience necessary.
Grief Support after Suicide Loss
Thursdays, Sept 11-Oct 30, 6:30-8:30pm, Room 213
Family and friends who are experiencing grief and loss after the suicide of a loved one are invited to participate.
LIFT: Learning in Faith Together
Sept 12 and Nov 14, 11am-1pm
LIFT is a series of presentations to educate and support those raising adolescents (10-24 years) with an emphasis on brain development, mental health, relationships, and faith.
I Love Sunday School
Sun, Sept 14, 8:30am-12pm
Our Sunday school classes are open and on-going groups that meet every Sunday and are places to connect, learn, grow, and belong! Not yet in a class? There is a place for you!
Third Grade Bible Presentations
Sun, Sept 14, 11am-12pm, Sanctuary and Worship & Arts Center
An annual tradition, all third graders are invited to receive their own Bible during the 11am traditional or modern worship service on September 14. Please register.
God Squad
Monthly on Sundays during the school year, 4-5:30 pm, Room 230, First Meeting Sept 14
Kindergartners through 6th graders are invited to team up to do mission projects that serve others in our church and community.
Pancake Flip
Sat, Sept 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Join our beloved tradition of gathering for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast! Hosted by Crosswalk Class and FUMCRYouth, benefiting summer youth mission trips.
Camp Bible
Sept 20-21, Bridgeport Camp
Third through fifth grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature, and community!
Women's Lunch
Sun, Sept 21, 12-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Join us for a Women’s Lunch hosted by UWF and MAMAS. This special gathering is designed for women of all ages to encourage, pray for, and care for one another—women supporting women in Christ.
FUMCR Orchestra Auditions
Sun, Sept 21, 3-4:30pm, Sanctuary
The FUMCR Music Ministry is forming its own orchestra! If you're an instrumentalist, reach out to Ian Gill at igill@fumcr.com to set up an audition time. We look forward to hearing you play!
Faith in Action
Sun, Sept 21, 5-6:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Enjoy an evening hearing the stories of Global Health Heroes working alongside local communities in Kenya, Guatemala, Haiti, and beyond to save lives and strengthen frontline health systems.
All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Join us for one of our four shows in the Worship & Arts Center!
Thurs, Sept 25, 7pm
Fri, Sept 26, 7pm
Sat, Sept 27, 2pm and 7pm
Breakaway Hangout
Monthly, 4-5:30pm, Room 222, First Meeting Sept 28
5th and 6th grade students are invited to participate in this exciting group that engages students in faith formation, fellowship, and fun!
Wednesday Nights at FUMCR
Dinner and learning for all ages on Wednesdays in October. We’re opening our doors and hearts to a season of spiritual growth, meaningful connection, and community life together.
Coffee Days
First Fridays, 9:30-11am, Rooms 204 & 205
Coffee Days is a peer support group for moms and female caregivers of children and teens experiencing mental health challenges, connecting them with resources, support and encouragement.
Commitment
Oct 3-4, Ogden Fellowship Hall
This interactive weekend workshop is designed to help seriously dating or engaged couples have the kind of lifelong, thriving relationship or marriage they truly desire. Led by Dr. Terry Parsons and Lisa Hancock.
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts
Sundays, Oct 5-Nov 9, 3-4:30pm, Parlor
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.
Junior High Mystery Trip
Fri, Oct 10, 10am to Sun, Oct 12, 6pm, Start and End in the Bartula Family Life Center
7th and 8th graders, join us for a Mystery Trip filled with surprises, laughter, and unforgettable memories!
Men's Social Gathering
Oct 16 & Nov 13, 7-9pm, The Wing'd Nut (720 E Campbell Rd)
Join Men of Faith for food, fellowship, and football! We will eat, watch Thursday Night games, and connect with new and familiar FUMCR faces.
Richardson Interfaith Alliance Feeding Children Everywhere Event
Sun, Oct 19, 12-4:30pm, East Plano Islamic Center
Help meet the goal of bagging 100,000 dried meals to feed hungry families in Richardson and Plano.
Fall FUNfest 2025
Sun, Oct 19, 4-6pm, FUMCR Parking Lots and Plaza
You and your family and friends are invited to put on your costumes (less scary and more fun) and come spend a “boo”tiful afternoon at Fall FUNfest with FUMCR.
Ark House 40th Anniversary Celebration
Sun, Nov 9, 9:30am-12:30pm, Shawver Welcome Center & Concourse
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ark House, a ministry of FUMCR providing affordable housing for out-of-town patients and their families receiving medical care in Dallas.
