Inviting & Involving

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Ice-Cream-A-Palooza

Ice-Cream-A-Palooza

Sun, Aug 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Coleman Family Hall & Bartula Family Life Center

Join the Youth Ministry in kicking off the year with an ice cream party and games! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/24/2025 5:30 PM

Volunteer Photographer

Volunteer Photographer

Help document the life of FUMCR by capturing pictures at ministry events, programs, worship services, and special events at FUMCR. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/1/2025 12:00 AM

Teacher Snacks at Dover Elementary

Teacher Snacks at Dover Elementary

Monthly on Tuesdays, 8:15-10am, Dover Elementary School

Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Tuesday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2025 8:15 AM

Dover Teacher Support Tuesdays

Dover Teacher Support Tuesdays

Sept 2-Dec 16, 8:30-10:30am, Dover Elementary School

On Tuesdays (minus school holidays), volunteers can help the teachers at Dover Elementary with classroom prep work. Think cutting, sorting, laminating etc. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2025 8:30 AM

Teacher Snacks at Mark Twain Elementary

Teacher Snacks at Mark Twain Elementary

Monthly on Thursday, 8:15-10am, Mark Twain Elementary

Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Thursday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/4/2025 8:15 AM

Modern Worship Choir

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 12:00 AM

DREAM Capital Campaign

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 12:00 AM

Creation Care Fair

Creation Care Fair

Sun, Sept 7, 9:30am-12:30pm, Concourse
Learn ways we can respond as stewards called by God. Exhibits include electric vehicles, solar panels, a kids' corner, gardening, justice, and steps we can all take toward protecting God's creation. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 9:30 AM

Confirmation 2025-26

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 9:45 AM

Confirmation Prayer Partners Wanted

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 9:45 AM

Volunteer Lunch & Training

Volunteer Lunch & Training

Sun, Sept 7, 12-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

We are hosting a special luncheon to thank our amazing volunteers and welcome new additions! Join us to connect with other FUMCR volunteers and train to serve with Welcoming, Children, and Youth. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 12:00 PM

Children's Handbell Choir

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 2:00 PM

Children's Choirs Kickoff Party

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/7/2025 3:00 PM

MAMAS (Mothering at Many Ages and Stages)

MAMAS (Mothering at Many Ages and Stages)

Monthly, 9:30-11:30am, Room 214

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/8/2025 9:30 AM

Ukulele Choir

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/11/2025 6:00 PM

Grief Support after Suicide Loss

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/11/2025 6:30 PM

I Love Sunday School

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/14/2025 8:45 AM

Third Grade Bible Presentations

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/14/2025 11:00 AM

Fall Faith Formation Leader Luncheon

Fall Faith Formation Leader Luncheon

Sun, Sept 14, 12-1:15pm, Coleman Family Hall

Join us for a special gathering for all Fall Sunday School Class Leaders and Group Life Leaders! This is a time to celebrate you, share key updates, and connect. Lunch provided - please register. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/14/2025 12:00 PM

Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Select Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Orr Music Suite

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/16/2025 1:30 PM

ERT (Early Response Team) Training

ERT (Early Response Team) Training

Oct 2, 6-9pm; Oct 4, 9am-12pm

Join us in becoming a specially-trained United Methodist volunteer who assists communities in the early days after a disaster, offering practical help, hope, and Christ’s love in the midst of crisis. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/16/2025 6:00 PM

FUMCR Preschool Spirit Night Fundraiser

FUMCR Preschool Spirit Night Fundraiser

Wed, Sept 17, 4-9pm, SPIN! Pizza

Enjoy delicious dinner and support FUMCR Preschool! A percentage of order proceeds (in-person or online, not third-party) will be donated to the school. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/17/2025 4:00 PM

Pancake Flip

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/20/2025 8:30 AM

Camp Bible

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/20/2025 10:00 AM

Mental Health Sunday

Mental Health Sunday

Sun, Sept 21, All Day, Youth Worship Space

FUMCRYouth will focus on teen mental health in Sunday School, in UMYF and through a free parenting class hosted by Rev. Rachel Heyduck, MSW. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/21/2025 9:45 AM