Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

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: 9/1/2026 6:00 AM
Teacher Treats at Dover Elementary

Teacher Treats at Dover Elementary

First Tuesday Monthly, 8:15am or Later, Dover Elementary

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: 9/1/2026 8:15 AM
Teacher Treats at Mark Twain Elementary

Teacher Treats at Mark Twain Elementary

First Thursday Monthly, 8:15am or Later, 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: 9/3/2026 8:15 AM
Family Serve Day in Worship

Family Serve Day in Worship

Sept 6

Help make worship feel welcoming by serving as a family. From greeting guests and ushering during worship to serving communion, there are opportunities for all ages and experience levels to participate together. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/6/2026 8:30 AM
Ukulele Choir

Ukulele Choir

Thursdays, Sept-Apr, 6-7 pm, Fleming Rehearsal Hall

5th graders to senior adults, beginners to experienced, all players are all welcome! Learn ukulele techniques, enjoy fellowship, and play in worship. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/10/2026 6:00 PM
Church & Society: Voter Registration & Education

Church & Society: Voter Registration & Education

Sun, Sept 13, 8:30am-12:30pm, Concourse

Learn about Voter Registration & Advocacy from members of Church & Society. They will have two stations, one with voting information and one for advocacy. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 8:30 AM
Confirmation Prayer Partners 2026-27

Confirmation Prayer Partners 2026-27

Sept 13, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027

We are looking for caring adults to serve as Prayer Partners for our 2026–2027 Confirmation class. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a young person's confirmation journey. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 9:45 AM
Confirmation 2026-27

Confirmation 2026-27

Classes begin Sept 13, 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: 9/13/2026 9:45 AM
3rd Grade Bibles

3rd Grade Bibles

Sun, Sept 13, 11am, Worship & Arts Center and Sanctuary

An annual tradition, all third graders are invited to receive their own Bible during the 11am traditional or modern worship service on September 13. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 11:00 AM
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch and Training

Volunteer Appreciation Lunch and Training

Sun, Sept 13, 12:15-2pm, Coleman Family Hall

Enjoy a luncheon celebrating our wonderful Welcoming Ministry volunteers, welcoming new team members, and sharing church updates. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 12:15 PM
Children's Handbell Choir

Children's Handbell Choir

Resumes Sun, Sept 13

Children, 2nd - 6th grade, are encouraged to come and ring with us! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 2:00 PM
Children's Choir

Children's Choir

Resumes Sun, Sept 13

All are welcome at any time! Children's choir teaches songs and provides activities that help children grow in faith while instilling the life-long skill of worship leadership. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 2:30 PM
Bells of Bronze - Youth Handbell Choir

Bells of Bronze - Youth Handbell Choir

Resumes Sun, Sept 13

9th-12th graders who enjoy ringing or want to learn to ring handbells, come join us! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 2:30 PM
Children's Choir Kick-Off Party

Children's Choir Kick-Off Party

Sun, Sept 13, 2:30-3:30pm, Orr Music Suite

Children in K–6th grade and their parents are invited for a fun afternoon of music, scavenger hunts, prizes, and treats! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 2:30 PM
Solo Moms

Solo Moms

Monthly Sept-May, 4-6:30pm, Room 211/217A

Join a group of moms who are parenting kids at home solo, whether by choice or by chance. Gather once monthly for community, dinner, and care while the kids are in separate groups or childcare. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 4:00 PM
God Squad

God Squad

Monthly on Sundays during the school year, 3:30-5 pm, First Meeting Sept 13

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: 9/13/2026 4:00 PM
UMYF Kick Off

UMYF Kick Off

Sun, Sept 13, 5:30-7pm, Bartula Family Life Center

Join FUMCRyouth for a night of fun, games, dinner, and worship as we celebrate the start of our fall semester! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/13/2026 5:30 PM
Men's Social Gathering

Men's Social Gathering

Thurs, Sept 17 and Thurs, Oct 15, 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: 9/17/2026 7:00 PM
Camp Bible

Camp Bible

Sept 19-20, Bridgeport Camp

Camp Bible is a special overnight camp designed just for our younger campers in grades 3–5. It’s the perfect introduction to the Bridgeport Camp experience, full of faith, fun, and friendship! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/19/2026 10:00 AM
Bright Lights and Velvet Curtains Concert

Bright Lights and Velvet Curtains Concert

Sat, Sept 19, 7pm, Sanctuary

Enjoy music of the stage and silver screen performed by violinist Brandie Phillips and pianist Hyun Kyung Lee. Admission is free. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/19/2026 7:00 PM
Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Select Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Fleming Rehearsal Hall


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: 9/22/2026 1:30 PM
Broadway Café - The Greatest Show on Earth

Broadway Café - The Greatest Show on Earth

Shows: Thurs, Sept 24 at 7pm, Fri, Sept 25 at 7pm, Sat, Sept 26 at 3pm and 7pm, Worship & Arts Center

Come see FUMCR members perform in a fabulous "Big Top" theme Broadway Revue! All ages invited! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/24/2026 7:00 PM
Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale

Order Online Sept 25-Oct 11; Pickup Oct 17, 9-11am, Greenhouse

Order your fall plants and blooms online from our Garden Ministry Sept 25-Oct 11 and pick up Oct 17. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2026 7:00 AM
LIFT: Learning In Faith Together

LIFT: Learning In Faith Together

Sept 25, Nov 8, Feb 7, & Apr 9, 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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2026 11:00 AM
Acolyte Training

Acolyte Training

Sun, Sept 27, 12-1pm, Sanctuary

3rd through 6th graders - join us to learn how you can serve as an acolyte and spread the light of Christ in Traditional worship services. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/27/2026 12:00 PM
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