Gift Exchange
Christmas is a time of giving, but so often we find ourselves receiving what we do not need and wishing for an exchange. In the arrival of Jesus in Bethlehem, God allows us to offer up the brokenness of our world and receive the wholeness of God’s presence instead. Throughout this special time of year, FUMCR will be discovering the ways God exchanges things we do not need for gifts we could never have imagined.
We invite you to scroll through the special opportunities below, and choose some that will help you experience the season and make special memories this Christmas.
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat, Mar 23, 10am - 12noon, FUMCR West Lawn
Join us for face painting, petting zoo, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and more!
Easter egg hunts are divided into age categories.
• 10:15 am - 3 years old and younger
• 10:45 am - 4-5 years old
• 11:15 am - 6-8 years old
• 11:30 am - 9-12 years old
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help make this event possible for the children. Please join us and help by signing up online here for a shift.
If it rains, we will be in the Bartula Family Life Center and Coleman Family Hall.
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.
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
Our Good Friday service will commemorate Jesus's last earthly day with scripture, special music, and pastoral message.
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
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