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Guys Group January

Guys Group January

Thur, Jan 4, 6:15, Battle House

Guys Group will be on the first week of the month, and we're going to Battle House Plano for an intense two hours of laser tag. Spots are limited, and cost is $25. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/4/2024 6:15 PM
Youth Overnighter

Youth Overnighter

Jan 6-7 in Host Homes

Individual youth families are invited to host sleepovers at their own house and at their own discretion. The following morning, everyone is encouraged to come to youth Sunday school for a party and a big announcement. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/6/2024 12:00 AM
Women's Life After... Coffee

Women's Life After... Coffee

Wednesdays - Jan 8, Feb 12, Mar 12, 9:30-10:30 am, Ogden Fellowship Hall

A monthly coffee to share and support one another through grief and growth in a casual gathering for women at every stage of losing their life partner. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/10/2024 9:00 AM
Know Your Smart Phone

Know Your Smart Phone

Wednesdays, Jan 10 & 24, 2-3:15 pm, Room 203

Join us for sessions led by Carson Childress from the Richardson Adults Literacy Center. No registration needed. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/10/2024 2:00 PM
Grief Support after Suicide Loss

Grief Support after Suicide Loss

Thursdays, Jan 11 - Feb 29, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room 213

Family and friends who are experiencing grief and loss after the suicide of a loved one are invited to participate. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/11/2024 6:30 PM
We Read Together

We Read Together

We Read Together continues at our partner schools and other campuses for the spring semester (mid-January to early April). Additional volunteers are needed to read with elementary students weekly for about 30 minutes. Training and materials are provi ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/16/2024 12:00 AM
Learning Communities

Learning Communities

Want to learn something new? Sign up for a short-term class to delve into Bible study, theology, Enneagram, parenting, or personal growth. Meet new people and expand your knowledge. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/16/2024 12:00 PM
Becoming One Again

Becoming One Again

Wednesdays, Jan 17 - Mar 6, 7-8:30 pm, Room 205

Take intentional steps toward healing and wholeness during and following divorce. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/17/2024 7:00 PM
Men's Retreat 2024

Men's Retreat 2024

Jan 20-21, 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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/20/2024 9:00 AM
Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sun, Jan 21, 8 am - 12:30 pm, FUMCR Parking Lot

Make an appointment to give blood and give life onsite at FUMCR through Carter BloodCare. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/21/2024 8:00 AM
Youth Volunteer Lunch

Youth Volunteer Lunch

All volunteers with Youth Ministry should choose one session to attend:

Sun, Jan 21, 11am
Sun, Jan 28, 12 noon

Both sessions will include a catered lunch in room 1D/E and cover the same information. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/21/2024 11:00 AM
Modern Worship Choir

Modern Worship Choir

Rehearsals: 3-4 pm, Worship & Arts Center
Love to sing? Come join the Modern Worship Choir and sing with our Modern Worship Band! Rehearsals are always open to new folks. No musical experience required. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/21/2024 3:00 PM
Leadership Group for Single Parent Ministry

Leadership Group for Single Parent Ministry

Do you have a passion for parents, children, and building community? Join SPAN's leadership team to help grow this ministry in one of these key roles: parent programs, children's activities, and care/hospitality. SPAN meets most 3rd Mondays. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/22/2024 12:00 AM
Wonderfully Made - FULL

Wonderfully Made - FULL

Parents:
Thur evening, Jan 25, and Sat, Jan 27, 2:30-3:30pm

Students:
Fri evening, Jan 26, and Sat, Jan 27

5th & 6th graders are presented information about adolescence, human sexuality, and being created in the image of God. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/25/2024 6:30 PM
Grief Recovery

Grief Recovery

Sundays, Jan 28 - Mar 3, 2:30-4 pm

Help for Hurting Hearts allows those who have lost a loved one to gather together to share about them while learning about the grief journey, coping techniques, and theories on grief. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/28/2024 2:30 PM
Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Tuesdays - Jan 30, Feb 27, Mar 19, Apr 16, May 28 - 1:30, Chapel

Join Kim O'Neil and Ian Gill for fun and uplifting events that include many of the all-time great hymns of the church along with devotionals, hymn stories, and fellowship. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/30/2024 1:30 PM
2024 Senior Scholarships

2024 Senior Scholarships

Applications due online by 11:55 pm, March 31

The generosity of our congregation allows FUMCR to award scholarships to our graduating high school seniors. All applications will be filled out and submitted online. Scholarships will be awarded May 5. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2024 12:00 AM
Daddy Daughter Dance

Daddy Daughter Dance

Sat, Feb 10, 6-8 pm, Coleman Family Hall

Dads, grandads, and uncles, bring your special girl(s) to our luau-themed dance! We'll have food, prizes, and a photo booth to remember the night. Cost: $10 per family. Please register by Feb 5 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/10/2024 6:00 PM
Youth Super Bowl Party

Youth Super Bowl Party

Sun, Feb 11, 5-8:30 pm, Youth Worship Space

Come watch the game with us! Bring a snack to share. Doors open 30 minutes before kick off, and we'll end the party at the beginning of the 3rd quarter so parents can get kids home before 4th quarter. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/11/2024 5:00 PM
UWF Project Party

UWF Project Party

Tue, Feb 13, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Coleman Family Hall

All women are invited to United Women in Faith's time of fun, fellowship, and serving others. After a light lunch, we'll complete hands-on mission projects. Come meet others and learn about UWF. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/13/2024 11:30 AM
Creating Community: 30s & 40s

Creating Community: 30s & 40s

Tue, Feb 13, 6-8 pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Adults in their 30s and 40s, single or couples without children, are invited to share a meal and consider ways to help better create community together and for others. Dinner provided. Please register. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/13/2024 6:00 PM
Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 14

Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 14

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time to repent and prepare for the coming of Easter. Services feature music, a short meditation, Holy Communion, and the Imposition of Ashes.

6:30am, 12noon, 6:30pm w/ livestream, 4:30pm offsite, on demand ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/14/2024 6:30 AM
Chi Alpha (XA) Retreat

Chi Alpha (XA) Retreat

Fri, Feb 16 - Sun, Feb 18

All youth (7th-12th grades) are invited to this spring retreat that will include time at the church and in the community for worship, service projects, food, and lots of fun. Students will sleep in host homes. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/16/2024 6:30 PM
Singing Cadets Concert

Singing Cadets Concert

Fri, Feb 16, 7 pm, Sanctuary

FUMCR is pleased to welcome Texas A&M's premier men's chorus, co-hosted with Dallas County Aggie Moms' Club. Fans of choral music, as well as Dallas-area Aggie friends and families, will enjoy the evening. Tickets $20. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/16/2024 7:00 PM
Wednesday Folders at Mark Twain Elem.

Wednesday Folders at Mark Twain Elem.

Wednesday mornings, 8:30-10 am, at MTE

Help put together Wednesday folders, cut, and laminate. Register at risd.voly.org, then contact Elba.Cabrera@risd.org or 469.593.4761 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/21/2024 12:00 AM
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