Lent & Easter 2026
Smoke & Mirrors
“You have heard it said...” What have we been hearing? Culture tells us truths that shape so much of our lives but don’t satisfy what our souls need. In this season of Lent, we will prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter by turning down the volume on the world’s declarations to refocus on Christ, who tells us “I am the way, the truth, and the life.”
We invite you to scroll through the special opportunities below and choose some that will help you experience the season more fully.
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. You will experience the story of Easter and gather items to help remember and retell this important day of our faith.
Walk Through Holy Week
Wed, Apr 1, 4:30-5:30pm, Worship & Arts Center
Families are invited to experience the music and prayers of Holy Week together, then walk through interactive Stations of the Cross activities as we prepare to celebrate Easter. No registration required.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Apr 2, 7pm, Sanctuary + Livestream
Maundy Thursday (also called Holy Thursday) is the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion. Join us for a meaningful exploration of our Communion liturgy through music, word, and the Communion Sacrament as we reflect on Jesus' last supper with his disciples.
Childcare will be available for ages 3 and younger.
What does Maundy mean?
Maundy is derived from the Latin word "mandatum," or commandment, and refers to Jesus’ mandate to his disciples in John 13:34 to "Love one another as I have loved you."
Good Friday Worship
Apr 3, 7pm, Sanctuary + Livestream
A blend of readings mixed with a variety of musical offerings from our Chancel Choir will guide our experience of the journey to the cross in a service of Tenebrae (darkness).
Childcare will be available for ages 3 and younger.
What's good about Good Friday?
“Good” Friday is likely an alteration of the Germanic word, "Goddes," meaning "God's" or "Holy." Only in English and Dutch is it called Good Friday. It is called Holy Friday in nearly all other languages in the world.
Service of Baptism
Sat, Apr 4, 4-5 pm, Sanctuary
Join us for a special service of baptism for children, youth, and adults. If you are interested in baptism, please see our Baptism page to learn more about our monthly classes and scheduling a baptism for this or another service.
Easter Sunday Worship
Celebrate Easter in worship with us on April 5!
Traditional Worship - 8:30, 9:45, and 11am* in the Sanctuary, Dr. Clayton Oliphint, preaching
*Livestream available at fumcr.com/online
Modern Worship - 9:45 and 11am in the Worship & Arts Center, Rev. Allison Jean, preaching
No Sunday school for children, youth, or adults.
Extra parking on Sunday is available on the post office property immediate north of the church property. Enter from the southbound service road south of Arapaho.
Childcare will be available for ages 3 and younger.
Online Worship - 9:45am at fumcr.com/online and at youtube.com/fumcr
Lenten Offering
During the Lent and Easter season, we have the opportunity to bless children attending public schools in our community with a special offering:
Richardson ISD Backpack Bash provides students and families the opportunity to get the supplies and services they need to start the school year well.
Children First supports our partner elementary schools, Mark Twain and Dover, and provides books to students each year. fumcr.com/childrenfirst
