Events
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Upcoming Events
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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.
Coffee Days
First Fridays, 9:30-11am, Rooms 204 & 205
Coffee Days is a peer support group for moms and female caregivers of children and teens experiencing mental health challenges, connecting them with resources, support and encouragement.
Wonderfully Made
Jan 22-24, 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.
Men's Retreat 2026
Jan 24–25, Prothro Center
Join the Men of Faith Ministry for 24 hours of faith, fellowship, and fun. Surrounded by nature and away from the rush of everyday life, this retreat is a chance to reconnect with God and each other.
Really Living Planning 2026
Jan 25-Aug 2, FUMCR
All high school juniors are invited to join us as we plan Really Living 2026! Juniors that are registered for planning shape our biggest event of the year and can earn a discounted registration fee.
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.
An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. Robert Hunt
Tues, Jan 27, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
Ash Wednesday Services - Mar 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 the Imposition of Ashes.
6:30am, 12pm, 6:30pm w/ livestream, 4:30pm offsite, YouTube
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!
Easter Story Walk
Mar 30-Apr 4, Playground Plaza
Bring your family during Holy Week to prepare for Easter morning! Walk through the story, The Mystery of Easter, to help your children understand the events around Jesus’s resurrection.
Holy Week Family Experience
Wed, Apr 1, 4:30pm, Worship & Arts Center
Experience the music and prayers of Holy Week as a family, 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
Join us for a special experience of Communion, music, and worship.
Good Friday Worship
Apr 3, 7pm, Sanctuary & Livestream
Our Good Friday service will commemorate Jesus's last earthly day with scripture, special music, and pastoral message.
Service of Baptism
Sat, Apr 4, 4-5 pm, Chapel
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 how to schedule a baptism.
Easter Sunday Worship
Celebrate Easter in worship with us!
Traditional Worship - 8:30, 9:45, and 11am
Traditional Worship Livestream - 11am
Modern Worship - 9:45 and 11am
Online Worship - 9:45am and YouTube
Register for Kids' Summer Camps
Registration opens Dec 1 for children's ministry camps and Jan 1 for children's sports camps. Come join us as we play and create, design and experiment, sing and dance, and serve and worship!
Theater Camp: Broadway's Disney Magic
Session 1: Jul 27-31, 9am-12pm
Session 2: Aug 3 -7, 9am-12pm
Step into the world of Broadway's most beloved Disney musicals in this exciting, process-based week-long theatre camp!
FUMCR Preschool 2026-27 Registration
Registration for FUMCR Preschool 2026-27 is now open!
Panama Medical and Dental Mission Trip
Aug 29-Sept 6
Join an FUMCR team traveling to Panama to provide medical and dental care! We are in need of more medical and dental professionals at this time but will also be taking those who can assist with the pharmacy and child activities.
