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When & Where: Sat  •  Oct. 3, 2026  •  9:30am-3pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

Registration Coming Soon One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Mon  •  Sept 14 - Nov 16  •  11:30am - 1:00pm  •  BFLC 1 D/E
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank)?
 
Join us on Mondays for lunch and exploring the Bible together!
Become part of a community that will meet beginning in September with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of the Gospel of Luke.
 
Initial Meeting - Sept 14 (lunch and initial meeting; can get books at this meeting) 
No meeting Oct 12
Last meeting - Nov 16 (potluck and celebration)
Cost - $25/person

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 13, 2026

When & Where: Sun  •  2nd Sundays Monthly, Sept 2026-Apr 2027  •  9:45-10:45am  •  Room 211
Led by: June Jones
Childcare: No

Join us as we explore All We Can Save edited by Katharine Wilkinson, an inspiring anthology of essays, poetry, and art by women leading the climate movement. Together we'll reflect on themes of hope, stewardship, justice, and caring for God's creation while engaging in meaningful conversation about our role in the world. This study welcomes anyone interested in faith, creation care, and practical ways to make a difference.

This monthly study group will be led by June Jones.

Scheduled dates: 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 12/13, 1/10, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11

About June:
Growing up on a small farm in Maryland, June Ann Jones learned early what it meant to live in relationship with the land. Over the past decade of teaching, she has brought that lived experience into the classroom, inviting students to imagine futures where both people and the planet can flourish.
When she moved to Richardson in 2023 and became part of the FUMCR community, June found herself drawn to the conversations that happen when people feel safe enough to speak honestly about their values, hopes, fears, and responsibilities. Creating and contributing to those spaces—whether in a classroom, a church gathering, or a quiet one‑on‑one conversation—is one of her greatest joys. She holds a deep commitment to universal human rights and ecological community, and she hopes to encourage others as they imagine and help shape a more just and sustainable world.

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Wed  •  Weekly on Wednesdays  •  12pm-12:30pm  •  Zoom
Led by: Mallory Pickering & Clergy
Childcare: No

Looking for a way to connect more deeply beyond Sunday worship? Starting in August, we invite you to gather weekly with the FUMCR community for a "Midweek Meetup: Online" for a time of spiritual encouragement, prayer, and meaningful connection online via Zoom.

Each week, one of our pastors or staff members will guide a short spiritual challenge, lead a time of prayer, and create space for conversation, support, and community as we grow together in faith. Whether you are at home, at work, traveling, or simply looking for a deeper connection in a digital space, this is an easy and meaningful way to stay connected throughout the week. Come be encouraged, prayed for, and reminded that we are stronger together as the community Christ calls us to be.

No cost, but registration is required to receive Zoom link to participate!

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Sat  •  April 25  •  9:00 am - 3 pm. (Doors open at 8:30 am)  •  Worship & Arts Center
Led by: Joey Schewee with Guest Host Suzanne Stabile
Childcare: No

Join us for a transformative one-day learning community designed to help you navigate the complexities of working relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Internationally recognized Enneagram master teacher Suzanne Stabile joins Joey Schewee—consultant, author, and speaker—for When Working Together Doesn’t Work, a holistic and empowering experience exploring what happens when our best intentions collide with others’ different motivations and behaviors.

Through real-world stories, engaging teaching, and Enneagram insights, Joey and Suzanne will help participants:
- Foster behavioral consciousness by understanding motivational difference
- Develop greater self-awareness and empathy in workplace relationships
- Apply the Enneagram as a dynamic tool for communication and collaboration
- Gain practical strategies through concepts like processing centers, reference points, and focus shifts

Drawing on more than fifteen years of consulting with thousands of employees and hundreds of teams, Joey offers practical wisdom for immediate application—whether you’re a leader, coworker, or part of any collaborative environment. Joey’s new book will be available as an add-on at registration or for purchase the day of the event.

$50 per-person includes lunch $35 for livestream participant

REGISTER ONLINE 4/22/2026

When & Where: Fri  •  April 24  •  11 am - 1 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by:
Childcare: No

LIFT is a series of presentations to educate and support those raising adolescents (10-24 years) with an emphasis on brain development, mental health, relationships, and faith. LIFT is offered in partnership with the Grant Halliburton Foundation and the Richardson Family YMCA. Registration is required and is open to the community. Feel free to bring your own lunch or add lunch for $10/person.

REGISTER ONLINE None can pay for lunch at door

When & Where: Sun  •  April 12 - May 17  •  3-4pm  •  Room 210
Led by: Justin Duncan and Scott Smith
Childcare: No

Saving Grace is a six-week learning community designed to help people of faith develop a healthy, faithful relationship with money and possessions. Grounded in Scripture and Wesleyan theology, this course offers practical tools and spiritual wisdom for managing the resources God has entrusted to us.

Participants will journey through six sessions covering key topics such as earning, saving, spending, giving, and debt, along with helpful strategies for building a sustainable and faithful financial life. This learning community is facilitated by Justin Duncan and Scott Smith, who will guide participants with care, encouragement, and practical insight.

Cost: $20 per person or couple (Includes a participant workbook)

Important Note: There will be a small amount of advance work prior to the first session, including gathering information about income, expenses, and debts. High confidentiality is a core value of this course, and facilitators are committed to creating a safe, supportive environment as we explore a biblical and Wesleyan approach to money management together.

If you’re seeking clarity, freedom, and faithfulness in your financial life, Saving Grace offers a grace-filled place to begin.

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Tue  •  Mar 10-24  •  6:30-8pm  •  Room 205
Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
Childcare: No

Join Dr. Dan Flanagan for a three-week Learning Community exploring God’s persistent grace throughout Scripture from Genesis through the Gospels. The Bible tells an honest story of human resistance and broken relationship, but an even greater story of a God who continually chooses grace and reconciliation. This study invites us to look beyond the cross as the beginning of grace and discover how God’s covenant love has always been at work—before the cross, at the cross, and beyond.

Together, we’ll reflect on God’s unwavering love, our own patterns of resistance, and what it means to live shaped by grace rather than fear.

REGISTER ONLINE by Mar 4

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 24  •  7-9pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Dr. Robert Hunt
Childcare: No

An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Robert Hunt
Professor at Perkins School of Theology & author of All Brain and No Soul?: Real Humanity in an AI Age

Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Robert Hunt as we explore the intersection of faith, ethics, and emerging technologies. In a time when Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we live, work, and think, what does it mean to be truly human? How do we as people of faith respond to the promises and perils of AI?

Dr. Hunt brings theological depth and ethical insight to this timely conversation, drawing from his new book All Brain and No Soul? and his extensive work in global theology and interfaith dialogue. Whether you're tech-savvy or tech-wary, this is a conversation for all who want to faithfully navigate the future.

Come ready to think deeply, ask questions, and engage with one of the most pressing topics of our time.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Mon  •  Feb 23-Mar 23  •  7-8pm  •  Zoom
Led by: Various Pastors & Rev. Scott Luginbill will serve as your guide
Childcare: No

This Lent, you’re invited to join The Practice Series, a Learning Community designed to help you explore spiritual practices that draw us deeper into the life of God. Each week features an online teaching session followed by a 4-day asynchronous reading plan and practice, giving you space to experience the practice in your own daily rhythm.

Spiritual practices help shape us as disciples. They open us to God’s divine grace, offer new and ancient rhythms, and give us ways to be fully present with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you’re discovering these practices for the first time or rediscovering them in a new season, you may choose to participate in one practice or all of them. Each session is designed to equip you with enough understanding to simply try it - to take a small but meaningful step deeper into the way of Jesus.

This series continues the journey we began in our January worship series, Practicing the Way, and the Learning Community offered alongside it.

All teaching sessions will take place on Mondays from 7–8 pm via Zoom.

Monday, February 23 — The Practice of Community with Pastor Allison - Explore how God forms us through life together.
Tuesday, March 3 — The Practice of Solitude & Silence with Pastor Pavielle - Discover the quiet spaces where God speaks beneath the noise. (Note date change this one only)
Monday, March 9 — The Practice of Service with Pastor Sarah - Learn how acts of love and compassion shape our lives in Christ.
Monday, March 16 — The Practice of Sabbath with Pastor Cheryl - Reclaim rest as a sacred rhythm of renewal and trust.
Monday, March 23 — The Practice of Prayer with Pastor Scott - Enter into conversation with God through ancient and modern expressions.

Choose your practices. Engage at your pace. Experience Lent in a new way as we walk together in the way of Jesus.

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Thur  •  Feb 19-Mar 12  •  11:30am-1pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 3  •  7-8pm  •  Worship & Arts Center
Led by:
Childcare: No

Registration not Required none

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 3-24  •  6:30-8pm  •  Room 205
Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
Childcare: No

This February, give your loved ones the priceless gift of your story. Join us for a warm, engaging, and inspiring journey based on The Legacy Story Course by Ron Ross. Each session features uplifting video guidance to help you reflect, write, and beautifully organize the memories, lessons, and moments that shaped your life or encourage family members to capture theirs. Create something your children and grandchildren will cherish for generations.

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 3 - March 10  •  11:30am - 1:00pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall West
Led by: Susan Green
Childcare: No

Women are invited to join our Tuesday Women’s Study as we journey through the Gospel of John, a Gospel rich with imagery, depth, and promise. John’s Gospel offers readers a new language of being born anew, living water, wind and Spirit, and the powerful “I am” which deepen how we understand God, experience the world, and participate in the mystery of faith.

With her characteristic wit and insight, Amy-Jill Levine guides us through the Gospel in its original context while exploring how it speaks to readers today. This study will walk through the Gospel of John in its entirety, engaging stories such as the wedding at Cana, the Samaritan woman at the well, the healing of the man born blind, foot washing, Mary Magdalene and Doubting Thomas, and the proclamation of Jesus as the Lamb of God.

Participants are invited to purchase the study book from their preferred book retailer. Come grow in faith, deepen your understanding of scripture, and share life together in community.

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Wed  •  Jan 14-28  •  6:30-8 pm  •  Middlebrooks Studio or Online at fumcr.com/online
Led by: Rev Allison Jean
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Are you ready to take the next step in your walk with Christ? Join Pastor Allison to go deeper in faith during our current worship series. This learning community is perfect if you don’t have a small group or regular Sunday school class yet. Together, we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus and grow alongside other travelers on the journey of faith.

Whether you’re just getting started, feeling spiritually stuck, or seeking renewed direction, this class will help guide you into the life of a disciple - learning to be with Jesus, become like him, and do as he did. Come discover practical ways to live out your faith and walk more closely with Christ. This class will also be LiveStreamed for those that can't be in-person to experience the same teaching.

REGISTER ONLINE Let us know your coming

When & Where: Mon  •  Jan 12 - Mar 9, 2026  •  11:30am-1pm  •  BFLC 1 D/E
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank)?
 
Join us on Mondays for lunch and exploring the Bible together!
Become part of a community that will meet beginning in January with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of Romans.
 
Initial Meeting - Jan 12 (lunch and initial meeting; can get books at this meeting) 
No meeting Jan 19 or Feb 16
Last meeting - Mar 9 (potluck and celebration)
Cost - $20/person

REGISTER ONLINE Let us know your coming

When & Where: Sun  •  Dec 14  •  9:45am  •  Room 212
Led by: Rev. Allison Jean
Childcare:

Read through the Gospel of John book club style! Come ready to discuss highlights, questions, and how you connect with God through your reading. All faith experience levels welcome. Bring your Bible and your questions.

Download Reading Plan for John (Coming Soon)

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed  •  Nov 30-Dec 23  •  Various  •  Zoom
Led by: Peer-facilitated
Childcare: No

REGISTER ONLINE by Dec 7

When & Where: Mon  •  Nov 17  •  1:30pm  •  Room 203
Led by: Priscilla Perez, hosted by Dr. Dan Flanagan & Senior Adult Ministry
Childcare: No

​All are welcome to this insightful class on the practical aspects of Artificial Intelligence. 

Priscilla Perez, Education Manager from The Senior Source, will lead this session exploring:
  •  ​What exactly is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
  •  How is AI shaping the world around us in news, communication, daily life, and even faith?
  •  How can we navigate this rapidly changing landscape with wisdom and confidence?

This class will take place immediately following the monthly Gathering of Senior Adults.

Registration not Required none

When & Where: Sun  •  Nov 9  •  9:45am  •  Room 212
Led by: Rev. Allison Jean
Childcare: Nursery & Sunday school options: at 8:45 hour 0-23 months, at 9:45 hour all ages, at 11:00 hour infants-kinder.

Read through the Gospel of Luke book club style! Come ready to discuss highlights, questions, and how you connect with God through your reading. All faith experience levels welcome. Bring your Bible and your questions.

Download Reading Plan for Luke (Coming Soon)

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Sun  •  Oct 26  •  9:45am  •  Room 212
Led by: Rev. Allison Jean
Childcare: Nursery & Sunday school options: at 8:45 hour 0-23 months, at 9:45 hour all ages, at 11:00 hour infants-kinder.

Read through the Gospel of Mark book club style! Come ready to discuss highlights, questions, and how you connect with God through your reading. All faith experience levels welcome. Bring your Bible and your questions.

Download Reading Plan for Mark (coming soon)

REGISTER ONLINE One week prior to start of class

When & Where: Wed  •  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22  •  6-7:30pm  •  Room 203
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill & Rev. Scott Luginbill
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Navigating life as a couple in your 20s or 30s—whether it's building a career, starting a family, or simply figuring out what's next—is full of both joy and challenge. But you don’t have to do it alone.

Join us for a new 4-week gathering just for couples in their 20s & 30s. We'll meet to share life, grow in faith, and build community with others who are walking a similar path. Whether you're new to FUMCR, not yet connected to a Sunday School class or small group, or just looking to go deeper—this is for you.

Fellowship Dinner
A fellowship dinner will be served in Coleman Hall between 5:00-6:00 PM for all who would like to share a meal and eat on campus before or after your class. Just indicate your desire to eat at registration. Dinner payments of $10 per person with a max of $40 per family will be taken at the door.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Wed  •  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22  •  6-7:30pm  •  Ogden West
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

REGISTER ONLINE Sept. 29, 2025

When & Where: Wed  •  Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29  •  6-7:30pm  •  TBD
Led by: Rev. Cheryl Bishop
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

REGISTER ONLINE Sept. 29, 2025