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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
God Squad

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/14/2025 4:00 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
Women's Lunch

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/21/2025 12:00 PM
FUMCR Orchestra Auditions

FUMCR Orchestra Auditions

Sun, Sept 21, 3-4:30pm, Sanctuary

The FUMCR Music Ministry is forming its own orchestra! Any musicians, 9th grade to Senior Adult, are welcome to audition. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/21/2025 3:00 PM
Faith in Action

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/21/2025 5:00 PM
Dover Mobile Market

Dover Mobile Market

Sept 2025-Apr 2026, 2:30-4pm, Dover Elementary School

Serve on the FUMCR volunteer team at the Network of Community Ministries Mobile Market! Markets take place on the 4th and 5th Mondays of each month through the school year. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/22/2025 2:30 PM
All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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 ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2025 9:30 AM
Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale

Order: Sept 26-noon, Oct 5
Pick up: Oct 11, 9-11am, First Center

Support the Garden Ministry's mission to grow produce for Network of Community Ministries with your purchase of pansies, violas, dianthus, and kale direct from the grower. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/26/2025 12:00 AM
Breakaway Hangout

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/28/2025 4:00 PM
Tuesday Night Basketball

Tuesday Night Basketball

Tuesdays, 4-6pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Work with coaches to elevate your basketball game! Workouts will be drills and open play. All skill levels welcome. Please register. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/30/2025 4:00 PM
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