Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Treats for Mark Twain Staff

Treats for Mark Twain Staff

1st Thursdays, 8:30am, Mark Twain Elementary

Drop off two dozen treats (homemade or not) to the front office by 8:30am on the Thursday you sign up for. The teachers and staff appreciate the love. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/20/2024 8:30 AM

Missionary Presentation

Missionary Presentation

Sun, Aug 25, 9:45-10:45 am, Coleman Family Hall

Lourdes “Lulu” Ramirez Mroczka is visiting FUMCR on August 25 to share about her ministry. She will speak in Coleman Family Hall at 10 am. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/25/2024 9:45 AM

Wesley-Rankin Presentation

Wesley-Rankin Presentation

Sun, Aug 25, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall

Join us as Shellie Ross, Executive Director of Wesley Rankin Community Center, speaks about the history of the center, the impact Wesley Rankin is having on the community, and their new initiatives. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/25/2024 9:45 AM

FUMCRYouth Fundraiser at Birdcall

FUMCRYouth Fundraiser at Birdcall

Wed, Aug 28, All Day, 507 W Beltline Rd

FUMCRYouth is raising funds for next year's mission trip. Head to Birdcall Richardson (507 W Beltline Rd) any time on August 28 and order using our promo code: FUMC828 - 25% of proceeds go back to us! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/28/2024 12:00 AM

Winter Weather Collection Drive

Winter Weather Collection Drive

Sept 1-30, FUMCR

Help fill Austin Street Center's greatest needs as they seek to serve the unhoused during the winter months. The winter weather collection drive will take place in bins around the church throughout September. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/1/2024 12:00 AM

Crafting Community - an Intergenerational Sunday School Experience

Crafting Community - an Intergenerational Sunday School Experience

Sun, Sept 1, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Coleman Family Hall

Learn, create, and get to know one another as we explore Sabbath as a Spiritual Practice. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/1/2024 9:45 AM

Fall Group Life Small Groups - Ephesians

Fall Group Life Small Groups - Ephesians

Sept 2 - Oct 6, Multiple Locations & Times

This September, we will be starting some Group Life Small Groups that will be reading and discussing the book of Ephesians together in a peer-facilitated format! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2024 12:00 AM

Youth Whirlyball Night

Youth Whirlyball Night

Mon, Sept 2, 5:30-7:30pm, Whirlyball Plano
All youth (7th-12th grades) are invited to meet at WhirlyBall Plano (3115 W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75023) for a fun night of whirlyball, laser tag, and dinner! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2024 5:30 PM

Ukulele Choir Kick-Off

Ukulele Choir Kick-Off

Wed, Sept 4, 6-7pm, Children's Choir Room 2

The FUMCR Ukulele Choir is kicking off the 2024-2025 school year with our first meeting! Ages 4th grade through Adult are welcome, no experience necessary. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/4/2024 6:00 PM

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Thursdays, Sept 5 - Oct 10, 11:30 am - 1 pm, 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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/5/2024 11:30 AM

Children's Choirs Kickoff

Children's Choirs Kickoff

Sun, Sept 8, 3-4pm

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2024 12:00 AM

I Love Sunday School

I Love Sunday School

Sun, Sept 8, all morning

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2024 8:00 AM

Confirmation 2024-25

Confirmation 2024-25

Thurs, Aug 15, 5:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall

Required parent meeting! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2024 9:45 AM

Third Grade Bible Presentations

Third Grade Bible Presentations

Sun, Sept 8, 11am-12pm, Sanctuary and Worship & Arts Center ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2024 11:00 AM

Modern Worship Choir

Modern Worship Choir

Rehearsals resume Sun, Sept 8, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center

Love to sing contemporary songs? We are looking for singers (9th grade to 99 years) who would like to become members of our Modern Choir. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2024 3:00 PM

Young Adult Gathering - Queso Tasting and Nacho Bar

Young Adult Gathering - Queso Tasting and Nacho Bar

Tues, Sept 10, 7-8:30pm, Cafe

Meet other young adults as we taste, vote, and find out which area restaurant has the best queso! We will bring the queso and nacho bar, you simply have to register to let us know you are coming. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/10/2024 7:00 PM

Grief Support after Suicide Loss

Grief Support after Suicide Loss

Thursdays, Sept 12 - Oct 31, 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: 9/12/2024 6:30 PM

Children's Handbell Choirs

Children's Handbell Choirs

Resume Sun, Sept 15

Children, 2nd - 6th grade, are encouraged to come to the kickoff party on Sept 8 and rehearsals beginning the following week. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/15/2024 2:00 PM

God Squad

God Squad

Monthly on Sundays during the school year, 4-5:30pm, Room 230
First Meeting September 15

Kindergartners through 6th graders are invited to team up to do mission projects that serve others in our church and community. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/15/2024 4:00 PM

Teacher Support at Dover Elementary

Teacher Support at Dover Elementary

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8-10am, Dover Elementary

Volunteer to help teachers with small projects such as laminating and sorting, allowing them more time to focus on their students. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/17/2024 8:00 AM

Camp Bible

Camp Bible

For 3rd - 5th Graders, Sept 21-22 at Bridgeport Camp

Third through fifth grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature, and community! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/21/2024 8:00 AM

Creation Care Fair

Creation Care Fair

Sun, Sept 22, 9:30am–12:30pm, Concourse

Exhibitors will offer information about solar panels, how to read electric bills and reduce consumption, and collect unused crayons for recycling. Crayons are made of paraffin wax that is not biodegradable. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/22/2024 9:30 AM

Dover Elementary Book Fair

Dover Elementary Book Fair

Mon, Sept 23 - Fri, Sept 27, 8am-3pm, Dover Elementary

Volunteer at Dover's Book Fair in a morning or afternoon shift. Help with fair set-up, class previews and "wish lists," student shopping, checking out, tidying shelves, or event break-down. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/23/2024 8:00 AM

Swing Dance

Swing Dance

Wednesdays, Sept 25 - Oct 30, 7-9 pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Join us for swing dance classes!
$60 per person, per session. For adults 18+, no partner necessary, 20 participant minimum - invite your friends! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2024 7:00 PM

Hispanic Heritage Night at Dover Elementary

Hispanic Heritage Night at Dover Elementary

Thurs, Sept 26, 3-7pm, Dover Elementary

Volunteer at Dover's Hispanic Heritage Night! This festive annual event needs our help with decorating, food sales, and managing crowd flow. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/26/2024 3:00 PM