Caring Ministry

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We are here for you. Please contact us when you or a loved one could benefit from care.

Our staff offers counseling and referrals to community resources for those who are troubled, ill, facing life changes or feeling lost. Our members offer care through many volunteer programs, including Stephen Ministry, visits, phone calls and more.

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  • News & Events
  • Schedule

    All groups are open to the community. Call the church at 972.235.8385 to confirm meetings.

    AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

    Tuesdays, 7:00 pm, Harvey Assembly Room 217

    Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

    Contact: Stephen W. at srw88@hotmail.com

    Al-Anon in Spanish

    Thursdays, 7:00 pm, Room 206

    The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.

    Contact: Leticia Moctezuma, leticiams8@hotmail.com

    Career Jump Start

    Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall or Room 230

    Learn More

    Co-Dependents Anonymous (in Spanish)

    Fridays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 202

    Comedores Compulsivos—Overeaters

    Mondays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 209

    Compulsive Overeaters Anonymous-HOW (CEAHOW)

    Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm, Questers Room for First Center, 515 Custer, across from main campus

    Employment Transition Ministry

    Sundays, 11:00 am -12:00 pm, Room 209

    Learn More

    Family After

    Fridays, 7:00 pm, Bartula Family Life Center Room 2F

    Family After is for alcoholics and their family members and is focused on the whole family moving toward wellness and supporting sobriety.

    Contact: Jay Reese,jayreese1@tx.rr.com, 972-523-4076

    Neighborhood Youth and Family Counseling

    Mondays, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room 203 (summer) or 207 (school year)

    Schizophenics Anonymous

    Tuesdays and Saturdays, 7:00-8:30 pm, Craig Room for First Center, 515 Custer, across from main campus

    Single Parent Action Network

    3rd Mondays, 6:00 pm, Bartula Famliy Life Center

    Learn More


  • Resources

    FUMCR Resources

    Cancer/Caregiver Support Group

    4th Tuesdays, 11 am - 12:15 pm, Room 203 
    Contact: , 972.235.9416

    Funeral and Memorial Service Planning Guide Download

    Prayer Focus Open Window

    Stephen Ministry Learn More

    External Resources

    Alzheimer's Association - Local support groups and information

    I Can Survive - Cancer survivors email group

    Diabetes Association - Information and support 

  • Staff

    Contact the whole Caring Ministry team with one email to .

    Call us at the main church number, 972 235 8385, anytime. For after hours emergencies, press “0” to reach the answering service. A pastor is on-call.

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    Rev. April Johnson Bristow


    972.996.0139
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    Rev. Jimmie Mobley


    972.996.0119
    Staff_Marilyn_Dickson.jpgRev. Marilyn Dickson
    Stephen Ministry

    972.996.0111
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    Rev. David Scroggin


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    Pastor Don Hood


    972.996.0153 
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    Kay Schafer

    Administrative Assistant

    972.996.0138


 
Cancer Support Group

Cancer Support Group

New group! 4th Tuesdays, 11 am More Info