Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Coffee with a Pastor

Coffee with a Pastor

Sun, Jan 25, 9:30-10:45am, HEROES Café

New to FUMCR? Curious about God, Methodism, or how to get connected? Join us for coffee and casual conversation with Rev. Allison Jean. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/25/2026 9:30 AM

Network Seniors' Net Home Delivery Help

Network Seniors' Net Home Delivery Help

Mon-Thurs weekly, 9am-3pm, Network's service area

Sign up to assist our area seniors! Network's Seniors' Net is in need of home delivery drivers. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/26/2026 12:00 AM

2026 Senior Scholarships

2026 Senior Scholarships

Applications due online by Mar 2, 11:55pm

The generosity of our congregation allows FUMCR to award scholarships to our graduating high school seniors. All applications will be filled out and submitted online. Scholarships will be awarded May 3. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 8:00 AM

All Church Lunch

All Church Lunch

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

Join us for a luncheon to support the missions of FUMCR in 2026. 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: 2/1/2026 10:45 AM

Confirmation for Anyone

Confirmation for Anyone

Sundays, Feb 1 - Apr 19, 12-1:30pm, Bartula 2B

This class welcomes people of all ages who want to explore what it means to follow Christ. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 12:00 PM

The Worship Practice Experience

The Worship Practice Experience

Tues, Feb 3, 7-8pm, Worship & Arts Center

Join us for a unique gathering designed to slow us down, draw us close, and help us experience the presence of God in fresh and meaningful ways. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/3/2026 7:00 PM

FUMCR Preschool Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

FUMCR Preschool Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Wed, Feb 4, All Day, Chick-fil-A, 603 S. Plano Rd. Richardson, TX 75081

Support FUMCR Preschool by enjoying Chick-fil-A any time today! Mention at checkout or use code 01491 for mobile orders. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/4/2026 6:00 AM

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Thursdays, Feb 5 - Mar 12, 11:30am-1pm, Parlor

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: 2/5/2026 11:30 AM

Wonderfully Made

Wonderfully Made

Feb 5-7, Worship & Arts Center and Room 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: 2/5/2026 6:30 PM

50s-60s Potluck

50s-60s Potluck

Fri, Feb 6, 6-8pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Connect with others in the "sandwich generation" who share similar experiences, challenges, and interests during this evening of conversation, community, and a delicious meal. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/6/2026 6:00 PM

Daddy Daughter Dance 2026

Daddy Daughter Dance 2026

Sat, Feb 7, 6-8pm, Coleman Family Hall

Dads, grandads, and uncles, it's time to invite your daughter(s), granddaughter(s), and niece(s) to our annual dance! We'll have food, prizes, and a photo booth to remember this special night together. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/7/2026 6:00 PM

Faithful Fur Friend Adoption

Faithful Fur Friend Adoption

Feb 15-22, Nursery Rotunda

Choose a "Faithful Fur Friend" to adopt this lent and receive a daily Lenten devotional designed especially for kids, encouraging prayer, kindness, and thoughtful ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/15/2026 8:00 AM

Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 18

Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 18

Feb 18, Ash Wednesday, begins the season of Lent, a time to repent and prepare for the coming of Easter. Services feature music, a short meditation, Holy Communion, and imposition of Ashes.

6:30am, 12pm, 6:30pm w/ livestream, 4:30pm offsite, YouTube ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/18/2026 6:30 AM

Ash Wednesday Family Service

Ash Wednesday Family Service

Wed, Feb 18, 4:30-5:30pm, Discovery Point at Prairie Creek Park, 2120 E. Prairie Creek Dr.

Experience the music and prayers of Ash Wednesday as a family in an outdoor worship space with interactive, hands-on activities. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/18/2026 4:30 PM

Lenten Learning Communities

Lenten Learning Communities

Experience Lent with others through a Learning Community. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/19/2026 11:30 AM

LIFT: Learning in Faith Together

LIFT: Learning in Faith Together

Fri, Feb 20, 11am-1pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

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. Open to the community! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/20/2026 11:00 AM

Commitment

Commitment

Feb 20-21, Ogden Fellowship Hall

This interactive weekend workshop is designed to help seriously dating or engaged couples have the kind of lifelong, thriving relationship or marriage they truly desire. Led by Dr. Terry Parsons and Lisa Hancock. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/20/2026 6:00 PM

Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Sun, Feb 22, 2-3:30pm, Spring Creek Forest Preserve (1770 Holford Road, Garland, TX 75044)

Connect with God in nature by joining the Green Team for a beautiful, insightful Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Nature Preserve. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/22/2026 2:00 PM

An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. Robert Hunt

An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. Robert Hunt

Tues, Feb 24, 7-9pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Robert Hunt, author and professor at Perkins School of Theology, as we explore the intersection of faith, ethics, and emerging technologies. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/24/2026 7:00 PM

Dessert Theater 2026: The Magic of Disney

Dessert Theater 2026: The Magic of Disney

Shows: Fri, Feb 27, 7pm and Sat, Feb 28, 3 and 7pm, Worship & Arts Center
Auction and Dessert: 1 hour prior to each show

The Journey Youth Choir presents their 13th annual musical revue, featuring past and present hits, with the Jubilation Choir. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/27/2026 7:00 PM

Women's Retreat

Women's Retreat

Mar 7-8, Prothro Center

Enjoy a short respite at beautiful Lake Texoma that is sure to offer new friendships and restore your soul. We'll have an inspiring, relaxing, and meaningful time together. Rev. Allison Jean will be our speaker! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/7/2026 10:00 AM

Ramadan Dinner with the Dialogue Institute Dallas

Ramadan Dinner with the Dialogue Institute Dallas

Sun, Mar 8, 7-9pm, Coleman Family Hall

We are excited to invite you to a special program and Ramadan Dinner with the Dialogue Institute. Register by Mar 1. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/8/2026 7:00 PM

2026 Panama Spring Break Youth Trip

2026 Panama Spring Break Youth Trip

Mar 16-20, 2026

Over Spring Break 2026, FUMCR youth will travel to Panama to serve alongside local communities and grow in faith through life-changing mission work. Applications due by June 2. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/16/2026 12:00 AM

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt

Sun, Mar 29, 4-6pm, Oliphint Field

Join us for our Easter Eggstravaganza - a fun-filled afternoon to celebrate with the whole family! Volunteers and egg donations needed! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/29/2026 4:00 PM

Easter Story Walk

Easter Story Walk

Mar 30-Apr 4, Playground Plaza

Bring your family during Holy Week to prepare for Easter morning! Walk through the story, Mary and the Gardener, to help your children understand the events around Jesus’s resurrection. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/30/2026 12:00 PM