Advent 2025
Light in the Darkness
"What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people." 1 John 1:3-4
We wait with anxious hearts for the arrival of Christmas. Not just for the joy of presents and celebrations, but for the beacon of light that tells us we are not alone. Christmas is the annual reminder that God comes to us, bringing light to the dark places, hope to a weary world, and peace that endures all things.
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5
Lenten Learning Communities
Experience Lent with others through a Learning Community.
Easter Flowers
Honor or remember a loved one with a donation toward Easter flowers that will decorate the worship spaces on Easter Sunday. Names will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin.
Donations are accepted in increments of $15 online or by filling out a donation envelope located in the pew backs.
Donate Online March 8-22
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!
Easter egg hunts are divided into age categories.
4:15pm: 3 years and younger
4:45pm: 4-5 years old
5:15pm: 6-8 years old
5:30pm: 9-12 years old
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help make this event possible for the children. Sign up here
We are taking donations for Easter eggs! Please drop off filled Easter eggs at the welcome desk or in marked bins located around the church.
Easter Story Walk
Mar 30-Apr 4, Playground Plaza
Bring your family during Holy Week to prepare for Easter morning! Walk through the story, Mary and the Gardener, to help your children 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.
Walk Through Holy Week
Wed, Apr 1, 4:30-5:30pm, Worship & Arts Center
Families are invited to experience the music and prayers of Holy Week together, 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
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 a meaningful exploration of our Communion liturgy through music, word, and the Communion Sacrament as we reflect on Jesus' last supper with his disciples.
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
Apr 3, 7pm, Sanctuary + Livestream
A blend of readings mixed with a variety of musical offerings from our Chancel Choir will guide our experience of the journey to the cross in a service of Tenebrae (darkness).
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.
Service of Baptism
Sat, Apr 4, 4-5 pm, Sanctuary
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 scheduling a baptism for this or another service.
Easter Sunday Worship
Celebrate Easter in worship with us on April 5!
Traditional Worship - 8:30, 9:45, and 11am* in the Sanctuary, Dr. Clayton Oliphint, preaching
*Livestream available at fumcr.com/online
Modern Worship - 9:45 and 11am in the Worship & Arts Center, Rev. Allison Jean, preaching
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.
Childcare will be available for ages 3 and younger.
Online Worship - 9:45am at fumcr.com/online and 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 Backpack Bash provides 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 Dover, and provides books to students each year. fumcr.com/childrenfirst
