Events
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday Night Basketball
Tuesdays, 4-6pm, Bartula Family Life Center
Work with coaches to elevate your basketball game! Workouts will be drills and open play. All skill levels welcome. Please register.
Coffee Days
First Fridays, 9:30-11am, Rooms 204 & 205
Coffee Days is a peer support group for moms and female caregivers of children and teens experiencing mental health challenges, connecting them with resources, support and encouragement.
We Read Together
Oct 14, 2025 - End of April 2026, Dover and Mark Twain Elementary Schools
Sign up now to volunteer with RISD's early literacy programs at Dover or Mark Twain. Select a day/time/grade. Online training link will be sent.
Coat and Toy Drive
Through Dec 8
The church at-large is invited to participate in Senior Adult Ministry's annual coat and toy drive. New and gently used coats in all sizes as well as new toys will be collected, organized, and distributed to local agencies.
Portraits in the Park
Weekends, Nov 1-22, Prairie Creek Park & Crowley Park
Sign up for a mini session with a photographer and get updated family photos just in time for holiday cards! Proceeds benefit United Women in Faith at FUMCR.
Ark House 40th Anniversary Celebration
Sun, Nov 9, 9:30am-12:30pm, Shawver Welcome Center & Concourse
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ark House, a ministry of FUMCR providing affordable housing for out-of-town patients and their families receiving medical care in Dallas.
United Methodist Viewpoints: Eco-theology & Solar Energy
Sun, Nov 9, 9:45-10:45am, Chapel
Enjoy a presentation about solar energy and eco-theology from Rev. Dr. Mel Caraway, the Caretaker of God's Creation Coordinator for the Horizon Texas Conference.
Men's Social Gathering
Nov 13, 7-9pm, The Wing'd Nut
Join Men of Faith for food, fellowship, and football! We will eat, watch Thursday Night games, and connect with new and familiar FUMCR faces.
LIFT: Learning in Faith Together
Sept 12 and Nov 14, 11am-1pm
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.
International Christmas Market
Nov 14-16
Find special and unique gifts for your loved ones amongst the many fair-trade goods and crafts made by artisans around the world as well as the "shares" of agencies and ministries that serve others.
Volunteers Needed.
FUMCRYouth Friendsgiving
Sun, Nov 16, 5:30-7:30pm, Bartula Family Life Center
Join us for a yummy Thanksgiving potluck and fun games! Invite a friend to strengthen the holiday spirit. Following our meal, we will end the night with worship and small group.
Tyler Somers Concert
Sun, Nov 16, 7:30-9pm, Worship & Arts Center
Enjoy a free public concert featuring Tyler Somers (of Nashville folk duo Jenny and Tyler) and friends, plus special guest Eric Czechowski. Doors open at 7, and the concert will last about an hour.
AI and You: Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Today's World
Mon, Nov 17, 1:30-2:30pm, Room 203
Priscilla Perez, the Education Manager for The Senior Source, will educate on the practical aspects of AI and introduce various AI tools that can simplify your life. All are welcome!
Young Adults Friendsgiving
Tues, Nov 18, 7-9pm, First Center
Come join us for our Young Adult Friendsgiving!
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Cross Talk: How to Break Up with Your Phone
Thurs, Nov 20, 6:30-8:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Women of all ages unite for conversation around popular influences in society. This discussion centers around How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price. Reading the book is not required.
High School Camping Trip
Nov 21-23, Trevor Rees-Jones Camp
Kick off your Thanksgiving break with a weekend of fresh air, friends, and faith! High schoolers are invited to a weekend of hiking, fishing, worshiping around the campfire, and more.
Christmas Poinsettias
Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias.
Advent Workshop
Sun, Nov 30, 2-4pm, Worship & Arts Center and Coleman Family Hall
Join us for an afternoon of keepsake treasures and stories as we begin the season of Advent and prepare for Christmas.
Community Movie Night
Fri, Dec 5, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center
People of all ages are welcome as we watch The Polar Express on the big screen - PJs welcome! Dinner provided, please register.
Santa's Village 2025 - Ornament Factory
Dec 6-21, 6-9pm, Huffhines Park
FUMCR is honored to host the Ornament Factory at the City of Richardson's Santa's Village! Bring your family to this free event, and stop by the Factory to make an ornament. Factory volunteer slots available!
Holiday Classics Christmas Concert
Sat, Dec 6, 7:30-9:30pm, Eisemann Center
You're invited to a special Christmas concert featuring the FUMCR Chancel Choir with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra!
Thinking of Joining?
Sun, Dec 7, 12-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Join us for a relaxed luncheon to learn about the mission and values of FUMCR and meet staff and other church members.
Children's Choir Christmas Musical
Sun, Dec 14, 3-4pm, Worship & Arts Center
Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present the nativity story in When Jesus Was Born!.
Service of Hope
Sun, Dec 21, 5pm, Sanctuary & Livestream
In this season of expectation, decorations, and parties, the sense of loss can be profound. We look to God for light and comfort, for the Spirit’s presence even in our empty places, and for hope.
Men's Retreat 2026
Jan 24–25, Prothro Center
Join the Men of Faith Ministry for 24 hours of faith, fellowship, and fun. Surrounded by nature and away from the rush of everyday life, this retreat is a chance to reconnect with God and each other.
Commitment
Feb 20-21, Ogden Fellowship Hall
This interactive weekend workshop is designed to help seriously dating or engaged couples have the kind of lifelong, thriving relationship or marriage they truly desire. Led by Dr. Terry Parsons and Lisa Hancock.
