Growing Deeper
Grow bigger, grow stronger, grow better! Growth is an ideal for our careers, our families, our finances, and so many other things. Bigger is always better. But as followers of Jesus, we don’t just strive to grow bigger. We are called to grow deeper. Over the next six weeks, we look forward to the resurrection of Jesus on Easter, and along the way, we will grow deeper roots in the teachings, life, and death of our savior.
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 24-29, Playground Plaza
Bring your family to the Story Walk during Holy Week to prepare for Easter morning! Walk through the story, 'Twas the Morning of Easter, to learn, remember, and 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.
Maundy Thursday Worship
Mar 28, 7 pm, 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 special experience of Communion, music, and worship.
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
Mar 29, 7 pm, Sanctuary + Livestream
We invite you to experience a Service of Tenebrae (darkness) to remember the final moments of Jesus’ life. The service will be an intertwining of Scripture readings and Schubert’s Mass in G by our Chancel Choir, leading us through the journey to the cross.
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.
Easter Sunday Worship
Celebrate Easter in worship with us on March 31!
Traditional Worship - 8:30, 9:45, and 11 am* in the Sanctuary, Dr. Clayton Oliphint, preaching
Modern Worship - 9:45 and 11 am in the Worship & Arts Center, Rev. Allison Jean, preaching
*Livestream available at fumcr.com/live
Childcare: 8:15 am - 12:15 pm for ages 3 and younger
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.
Online Worship - 9:45 am at fumcr.com/online and On Demand 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 works to provide 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 Greenwood Hills. fumcr.com/childrenfirst