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The Wonderful World of Jesus Discussion Guide
We invite you use these engaging questions to spark conversations with your family and friends as we discover the Gospel of Jesus in unexpected places throughout our July worship series.
Summer Blend
July 7, 14, 28, Aug 4
Have you wanted to sing in the choir but can't come to rehearsals? Give Summer Blend Sundays a try with music that's fun for everyone to sing! Arrive 30 minutes before 9:45 or 11am worship for coffee and rehearsal.
BIG Sunday School
Sundays, July 7-28, 9:45-10:30 am, Coleman Family Hall
Deepen your understanding of what we, as United Methodists, believe with some of our FUMCR pastors and utilizing This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H. Willimon.
FUMCRYouth Serve Team
Applications Open July 26; First Round Due Aug 18
Want a higher level of involvement with FUMCRYouth? Serve Team gives students a behind-the-scenes look at the youth ministry and allows them to grow in their leadership skills.
Move Up Sunday
Sun, Aug 4, 9:45 am - 12 pm, Children's Sunday School
On Sunday, August 4, all Sunday School children will Move Up to the grade they will be entering when school begins.
Ohana Luau
Aug 4, 9:45 am - 1 pm, Youth Worship Space & Coleman Family Hall
Our Ohana Luau is a gathering of youth families so that we can say "aloha" to our graduates as they leave for their next adventures and we say "aloha" to our new incoming 7th graders.
RISD Backpack Bash at Partner Schools
Tues, Aug 6, Multiple Volunteer Slots Available at Mark Twain and Dover Elementary
Help distribute supplies and backpacks to students at our partner schools!
Really Living 2024
Aug 9 - 11, Camp Akiva
Really Living is FUMCRyouth's largest retreat of the year! 7-12th grade students are invited to spend the weekend worshiping, laughing, and having a ton of fun on a retreat planned by the seniors!
Partner Schools Work Day
August 10, 9 am - 12 pm, Mark Twain Elementary & Dover Elementary
Help Mark Twain Elementary and Dover Elementary get their schools and classrooms ready for an amazing year at our annual back-to-school work day!
Back-to-School Blessings
Sun, Aug 11, all worship services
Students of all ages are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing to start the school year.
Meet the Teacher at Mark Twain Elementary
Mon, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 6pm, Mark Twain Elementary
Sign up to help get the school year started at Mark Twain Elementary with their "Meet the Teacher" event and school supplies sale!
Mark Twain Elementary Pre-K Lunch Help
Aug 13 - 30, 10:15 - 10:45am, Mark Twain Elementary
Mark Twain Elementary is asking for lunchtime help for their preschool classes for the first three weeks of school.
Swing Dance
Session 1: 8/14-9/18, Session 2: 9/25-10/30, 7-9 pm, Bartula Family Life Center
Join us for swing dance classes!
$60 per person, per session. For adults 18+, no partner necessary, 20 participant minimum - invite your friends!
Explore First Listening Sessions
Sun, Aug 18, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall
We invite you to share your experience and thoughts as the Explore First Committee evaluates our current facilities and identifies future needs of our community and congregation.
Journey Youth Choir 2024 Kickoff Party
Sun, Aug 18, 4-6 pm, Orr Music Suite and Bartula Family Life Center
Join The Journey Youth Choir for 2024-25! We will have our first rehearsal, followed by pickleball and chicken sandwiches for dinner!
SPAN "Starting a Fabulous New School Year"
Mon, Aug 19, 6:30-8 pm, Bartula Family Life Center
SPAN, FUMCR's single parent ministry, welcomes Plano ISD school counselor Jennifer Erp who will present tips to help start the new school year well.
Crafting Community - an Intergenerational Sunday School Experience
Sun, Sept 1, 9:45 - 10:45 am, Coleman Family Hall
Learn, create, and get to know one another as we explore Sabbath as a Spiritual Practice.
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts
Thursdays, Sept 5 - Oct 10, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Room 205
Those who have experienced the loss of a loved one are welcome, regardless of church affiliation, to come and process their grief and continue on a path of healing together.
Children's Choirs
Resume Sun, Sept 8, 3-4pm
Children, kindergarten - 6th grade, are invited to experience the joy of music through singing together each week!
Children's Handbell Choir
Resumes Sun, Sept 8, 2-3pm beginning, 4-5pm intermediate
Children, 2nd grade - 6th grade, are welcome to come and ring with us!
Confirmation 2024-25
Thurs, Aug 15, 5:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall
Required parent meeting!
Modern Worship Choir
Modern Worship Choir
Love to sing contemporary songs? We are looking for singers (9th grade to 99 years) who would like to become members of our Modern Choir.
Grief Support after Suicide Loss
Thursdays, Sept 12 - Oct 31, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room 213
Family and friends who are experiencing grief and loss after the suicide of a loved one are invited to participate.
Autumn Renewal
Mon-Tue, Oct 7-8, Prothro Center
Senior Adults are invited to a fall retreat (one day or two) centering on spiritual growth through worship, fellowship, and service. The theme this year is prayer.
Estate Planning Goals: Leaving a Lasting Legacy
Sun, Oct 27, 12-1:30 pm, Mays Hall OR
Tue, Oct 29, 5:30-7 pm, Mays Hall
This engaging panel will feature an attorney, financial counselor, and CPA for a discussion surrounding best practices in planning for your future. Registration req'd.
Tuesday Afternoon Movies
Movies are free and all are welcome, so invite a friend!
Movies begin at 1:30 pm on most 2nd and 4th Tuesdays in the Worship & Arts Center.