the Source

Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Source!

Contemporary Worship in the Family Life Center at 11:05am every Sunday

How do I get to The Source?

We meet in the Family Life Center of First United Methodist Church Richardson, accessible by public transportation or with plenty of parking. Here are directions and maps.

Where do I park?

Lots of parking space is just outside the Family Life Center. Here are parking maps.

Where is the Family Life Center?

On the west side of the property. Here is a map.

Will someone be there to answer my questions?

At Family Life Center, you’ll find friendly people to say hello, answer any questions you have and direct you to The Source. If you have kids, they can point you to Child Care and help you register your children. We've developed a good security system so you'll know your kids are safe and well cared for. While we have tremendous children’s programming during the worship hour, please know that your children are always welcome to worship with you at The Source. You'll notice that most everyone is dressed comfortably, in anything from "office casual" to jeans and sneakers. You're cordially invited to have donuts, juice and coffee between 10:30 and 11:00 a.m.

What can I expect on my first visit to The Source?

When you enter our beautiful Family Life Center, you'll receive a copy of the weekly worship bulletin with an outline for the day's service, a scripture passage for the day, and information on how to contact the Source Worship Team. You'll notice the bulletin includes a registration card, which is an easy way for us to get better acquainted; you can ask for any kind of information or assistance using the card. Your Prayer Request can be placed in the offering plate or in the prayer box at the welcome desk, and you’re invited to request prayer for any reason.

Before the service begins, you'll see large-screen video announcements of church-related events and become better acquainted with the astonishing variety of opportunities to worship and become more involved with the life of First United Methodist Church. During the service, video screens are used to project scripture and song lyrics so that you can directly participate in worship as you feel comfortable. The service begins with some upbeat music from our superb WORSHIP TEAM, followed by a welcome and introduction to the theme of the service. Someone will pray and read the day's scripture, and the pastor will deliver the message. The Praise Team does a great job leading our praise and worship music with a contemporary feel (keyboards, drums, guitars and vocalists). Methodists are a singing people, and song is a vital component of our worship!

Offerings are taken at The Source Worship service, but please be our guest on your first visit, with no pressure to give. Regular attendees will place their contributions in the offering baskets, which are passed around after the sermon. We hope you'll drop your registration card in an offering basket, so that we can be in touch and respond to any information you request. Church is about God and worship, but it's also about community and friendship, and we want everyone to experience a genuine warmth and friendliness at The Source.

Is The Source a stand-alone church?

The Source is the Contemporary Worship community of First United Methodist Church, Richardson. Our worship service is one among four Sunday morning worship opportunities at FUMCR!

How do I find out what's going on at the church?

Each week we run activity announcements on video screens in the half-hour before the service. These announcements let you know what’s going on around the church. You can also find out what’s going on by reading First Connections, our weekly church newsletter, or by stopping by one of three Welcome Centers at the church. Of course, the internet is the best way to learn about everything that is happening in the life of the church. In addition to www.fumcr.com/source visit the main church website at www.fumcr.com .

How do I find a Sunday School class?

FUMCR offers a huge array of Sunday School classes. There are classes for all age groups. Click here for a listing of classes, or stop by our information centers for class times and descriptions.

What do Methodists believe?

United Methodists profess the historic Christian faith in God, the Creator, Jesus Christ, the son, and the Holy Spirit, at work among us.  We believe that God's love is available to all through grace, God's undeserved love, not earned by our good works nor withheld because of our weaknesses.  We identify ourselves as part of the universal church, a community of faith established by Christ to worship and serve God and to share the good news of God's love by word and action.  more...

Can I become a member of FUMCR through The Source?

Absolutely! We welcome people into church membership monthly. If you are interested in joining the church please let us know by filling out a “Become a Member Today” card on Sunday morning; or contact Elizabeth Wilson at 972 235-8385 or ewilson@fumcr.com.