Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Children's Choir Christmas Musical

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/8/2024 3:00 PM
Coat and Toy Drive

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/9/2024 12:00 AM
The Gathering

The Gathering

2nd Mondays, Coleman Family Hall

All senior adults are invited for a games, program, lunch, and fellowship! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/9/2024 9:00 AM
UWF Christmas Program

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/10/2024 6:30 PM
Service of Hope

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/15/2024 5:00 PM
All Youth Christmas Party

All Youth Christmas Party

Sun, Dec 15, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center

7th-12th graders, join us for our annual FUMCRYouth and JYC Christmas party! This fun night includes a Christmas sweater contest, holiday games, a sing-along, food, prizes, and a gift exchange. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/15/2024 5:30 PM
Young Adult Christmas Party

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/17/2024 7:00 PM
GLOWS Shelter Cook or Server

GLOWS Shelter Cook or Server

GLOWS provides a hot dinner to persons who are homeless every Wednesday. They need people to prepare food and people to serve. Servers arrive between 5 and 5:45 pm and are usually finished by 7 pm. Salvation Army - 451 W. Avenue D., Garland. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/18/2024 5:00 PM
Knitters & Crocheters

Knitters & Crocheters

Knitters and crocheters are invited to make items for newborns and veterans. Items are distributed through the Red Cross to Parkland Hospital and VA Medical Center. Donations of 100% acrylic yarn are accepted. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/20/2024 10:00 AM
Christmas Eve Worship

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 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/24/2024 11:00 AM
Advent Offering

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/25/2024 12:00 AM
Dec 29 Worship

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 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/29/2024 9:45 AM
International Christmas Market Shares Available

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/31/2024 12:00 AM
The Center Counseling

The Center Counseling

The Center helps people of all ages and stages navigate life’s challenges and addresses the health of the whole person.

Counseling appointments are available at their main location and at local non-profits including FUMCR. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/31/2024 12:00 AM
20-Somethings Night of Worship

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/7/2025 7:00 PM
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Thursdays, Jan 9 - Feb 20, 11:30am-1pm, 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: 1/9/2025 2:00 PM
10:45am and 12pm Communion

10:45am and 12pm Communion

Sundays beginning Jan 12, Ogden Fellowship Hall East

Communion time options are expanding! Choose 10:45am or 12pm any Sunday starting Jan 12, with the exception of 1st Sundays. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/12/2025 10:45 AM
UWF Project Party

UWF Project Party

Sun, Jan 12, 12:15-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

All women are invited to United Women in Faith's gathering of fun, fellowship, and serving others. We'll complete some hands-on mission projects, and snacks will be provided. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/12/2025 12:15 PM
Men's Retreat 2025

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/18/2025 9:00 AM
We Read Together

We Read Together

Mid-Jan - End of April, Dover and Mark Twain

Sign up now to volunteer with RISD's early literacy programs at Dover or Mark Twain. Select a day/time/grade. Online training link will be sent. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/21/2025 12:00 AM
Adult Swing Dance

Adult Swing Dance

Wednesdays, Jan 22 - Feb 26, Bartula Family Life Center

Join us for swing dance classes!
$60 per person for the 6-week session. For adults 18+, no partner necessary, 20 participant minimum, so invite your friends! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/22/2025 7:00 PM
Wonderfully Made

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/23/2025 6:30 PM
Midwinter at Bridgeport Camp

Midwinter at Bridgeport Camp

Fri, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 26, Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center

MidWinter is an energetic weekend camp for junior high and high school students, planned by our conference youth leadership team! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/24/2025 8:00 PM
Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sun, Jan 26, 8am-12:30pm, FUMCR Parking Lot

Make an appointment to give blood and give life in the Carter BloodCare Bus on campus. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/26/2025 8:00 AM
Mission Lunch

Mission Lunch

Sun, Feb 2, 10:45am-1pm, Coleman Family Hall

Join us for a luncheon to support the missions of FUMCR in 2025. We will serve build-your-own taco salads, desserts, and drinks. Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child 6th grade and younger. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/2/2025 10:45 AM
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