Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Advent and Christmas

Advent and Christmas

Throughout this special time of year, we invite you to discover ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/13/2025 8:45 AM
Men's Social Gathering

Men's Social Gathering

Nov 13, 7-9pm, The Wing'd Nut

Join Men of Faith for food, fellowship, and football! We will eat, watch Thursday Night games, and connect with new and familiar FUMCR faces. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/13/2025 7:00 PM
LIFT: Learning in Faith Together

LIFT: Learning in Faith Together

Sept 12 and Nov 14, 11am-1pm

LIFT is a series of presentations to educate and support those raising adolescents (10-24 years) with an emphasis on brain development, mental health, relationships, and faith. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/14/2025 11:00 AM
International Christmas Market

International Christmas Market

Nov 14-16

Find special and unique gifts for your loved ones amongst the many fair-trade goods and crafts made by artisans around the world as well as the "shares" of agencies and ministries that serve others.

Volunteers Needed. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/14/2025 5:00 PM
FUMCRYouth Friendsgiving

FUMCRYouth Friendsgiving

Sun, Nov 16, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Join us for a yummy Thanksgiving potluck and fun games! Invite a friend to strengthen the holiday spirit. Following our meal, we will end the night with worship and small group. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/16/2025 5:30 PM
Tyler Somers Concert

Tyler Somers Concert

Sun, Nov 16, 7:30-9pm, Worship & Arts Center

Enjoy a free public concert featuring Tyler Somers (of Nashville folk duo Jenny and Tyler) and friends, plus special guest Eric Czechowski. Doors open at 7, and the concert will last about an hour. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/16/2025 7:30 PM
AI and You: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Today's World

AI and You: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Today's World

Mon, Nov 17, 1:30-2:30pm, Room 203

Priscilla Perez, the Education Manager for The Senior Source, will educate on the practical aspects of AI and introduce various AI tools that can simplify your life. All are welcome! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/17/2025 1:30 PM
Young Adults Friendsgiving

Young Adults Friendsgiving

Tues, Nov 18, 7-9pm, First Center

Come join us for our Young Adult Friendsgiving! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/18/2025 7:00 PM
Cross Talk: How to Break Up with Your Phone

Cross Talk: How to Break Up with Your Phone

Thurs, Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

Women of all ages unite for conversation around popular influences in society. This discussion centers around How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price. Reading the book is not required. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/20/2025 6:30 PM
Dover Elementary Turkey Trot

Dover Elementary Turkey Trot

Fri, Nov 21, 8am-2:30pm, Dover Elementary

Assist Children First with serving delicious hot chocolate to the students participating in Dover's Turkey Trot! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/21/2025 8:00 AM
High School Camping Trip

High School Camping Trip

Nov 21-23, Trevor Rees-Jones Camp

Kick off your Thanksgiving break with a weekend of fresh air, friends, and faith! High schoolers are invited to a weekend of hiking, fishing, worshiping around the campfire, and more. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/21/2025 6:00 PM
Christmas Eve Worship

Christmas Eve Worship

Join us for Christmas Eve worship on December 24!

11am* - Christmas Pageant
1pm, 3pm - Modern
5pm, 7pm*, 9pm - Traditional
*streaming at fumcr.com/online
On Demand - youtube.com/fumcr ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/30/2025 12:00 AM
Online Study: Shadow & Light: A Journey into Advent

Online Study: Shadow & Light: A Journey into Advent

Register by Dec 7, Online

Join one of our peer-led online groups exploring Shadow & Light: A Journey into Advent by Tsh Oxenreider, exploring the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/30/2025 12:00 AM
Advent Workshop

Advent Workshop

Sun, Nov 30, 2-4pm, Worship & Arts Center and Coleman Family Hall

Join us for an afternoon of keepsake treasures and stories as we begin the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/30/2025 2:00 PM
Angel Tree

Angel Tree

Nov 17 - Dec 1, Shawver Welcome Center

Working with FUMCR community partners, the Angel Tree provides Christmas gifts for low-income seniors and Walmart gift cards for Wesley Rankin. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/30/2025 6:00 PM
Coat and Toy Drive

Coat and Toy Drive

Through Dec 8

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: 12/1/2025 12:00 AM
FUMCR Charge Conference

FUMCR Charge Conference

Mon, Dec 1, 6:30-8 pm, Worship & Arts Center

All are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual "State of the Church" meeting led by District Superintendent Dr. Lucretia Facen and Dr. Clayton Oliphint. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2025 6:30 PM
College Care Package Party

College Care Package Party

Tues, Dec 2, 5:30-7pm, Coleman Family Hall

Parents, join together to pack boxes filled with encouragement, snacks, and small gifts for our students away at school. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/2/2025 5:30 PM
Community Movie Night

Community Movie Night

Fri, Dec 5, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center

People of all ages are welcome as we watch The Polar Express on the big screen - PJs welcome! Dinner provided, please register. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/5/2025 5:30 PM
Santa's Village 2025 - Ornament Factory

Santa's Village 2025 - Ornament Factory

Dec 6-21, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park

FUMCR is honored to host the Ornament Factory at the City of Richardson's Santa's Village! Bring your family to this free event, and stop by the Factory to make an ornament. Factory volunteer slots available! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/6/2025 6:00 PM
Holiday Classics Christmas Concert

Holiday Classics Christmas Concert

Sat, Dec 6, 7:30pm, Eisemann Center

You're invited to a special Christmas concert featuring the FUMCR Chancel Choir with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/6/2025 7:30 PM
Christmas Bake Sale

Christmas Bake Sale

Sun, Dec 7, 8am-12:30pm, Concourse

Enjoy holiday treats that are extra sweet! Support our missions ministry through your purchase from the United Women in Faith's Christmas Bake Sale. They'll have cakes, pies, cookies, breads, and savory snacks. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/7/2025 8:00 AM
Thinking of Joining?

Thinking of Joining?

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

Join us for a relaxed luncheon to learn about the mission and values of FUMCR and meet staff and other church members. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/7/2025 12:00 PM
Christmas Poinsettias

Christmas Poinsettias

Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/14/2025 8:00 AM
Children's Choir Christmas Musical

Children's Choir Christmas Musical

Sun, Dec 14, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center

Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present the nativity story in When Jesus Was Born!. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/14/2025 3:00 PM
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