Events
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Upcoming Events
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Winter Weather Collection Drive
Sept 1-30, FUMCR
Help fill Austin Street Center's greatest needs as they seek to serve the unhoused during the winter months. The winter weather collection drive will take place in bins around the church throughout September.
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.
Discover FUMCR
Sun, Sept 15, 12pm, Café
Are you new to FUMCR, have questions, or want to figure out how to get more connected? Come ask your questions, learn more, and plan next steps with clergy and staff. A light lunch will be served.
Children's Handbell Choirs
Resume Sun, Sept 15
Children, 2nd - 6th grade, are encouraged to come to the kickoff party on Sept 8 and rehearsals beginning the following week.
God Squad
Monthly on Sundays during the school year, 4-5:30pm, Room 230
First Meeting September 15
Kindergartners through 6th graders are invited to team up to do mission projects that serve others in our church and community.
Camp Bible
For 3rd - 5th Graders, Sept 21-22 at Bridgeport Camp
Third through fifth grade students are invited to Bridgeport Camp for an overnight experience of God, nature, and community!
Creation Care Fair
Sun, Sept 22, 9:30am–12:30pm, Concourse
Exhibitors will offer information about solar panels, how to read electric bills and reduce consumption, and collect unused crayons for recycling. Crayons are made of paraffin wax that is not biodegradable.
Swing Dance
Wednesdays, Sept 25 - Oct 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!
Garden Ministry Fall Plant Sale
Order: Sept 27 - Oct 6
Pick Up: Oct 12, 9-11am, Greenhouse
Support the Garden Ministry's mission to grow produce for Network of Community Ministries with your purchase of plants and blooms for your yard.
Let's Talk: Mental Health Sunday
Sun, Sept 9, 9:45-11am, Mays Hall (Adults) & Youth Worship Space (Youth)
FUMCR is continuing the conversation about mental health with a focus on family. Mental health professionals will lead Sunday School classes for both adults and youth.
Breakaway Hangout
Monthly, 4-5:30pm, Room 222
First Meeting September 29
5th and 6th grade students are invited to participate in this exciting group that engages students in faith formation, fellowship, and fun!
We Read Together
Mid-Oct - Mid-Dec, Dover and Mark Twain Elementary Schools
Support our partner schools, Dover and Mark Twain Elementary! We Read Together is Richardson ISD’s volunteer initiative to champion early literacy skills for students.
Sawdust Brothers Annual Show & Sale
Sun, Oct 6, 9:30am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall
Come see and shop the beautiful work by our woodworking group!
Blood Drive
Sun, Oct 13, 8:30am-12:30pm, FUMCR Parking Lot
Make an appointment to give blood and give life in the Carter BloodCare Bus on campus.
Junior High Mystery Trip
Sun, Oct 13, 10am - Mon, Oct 14, 6pm, Start and End in the Bartula Family Life Center
FUMCRYouth is taking 7th-8th graders on a one-night adventure filled with fun, food, and lots of great memories.
Richardson Interfaith Alliance Feeding Children Everywhere Event
Sun, Oct 13, 12-4:30pm, East Plano Islamic Center
Help meet the goal of bagging 100,000 dried meals to feed hungry families in Richardson and Plano.
New Member Lunch
Sun, Oct 20, 12-2pm, Coleman Family Hall
We invite all those who have joined FUMCR in the past year to a New Member Lunch! Connect with our pastors in a family-friendly setting while enjoying a slice of pizza.
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.
Fall FUNfest
Sun, Oct 27, 4-6pm, FUMCR West Parking Lot
You and your family and friends are invited to put on your costumes (less scary and more fun) and come spend a “boo”tiful afternoon at Fall FUNfest with FUMCR.
International Christmas Market 2024
Nov 8-10
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.
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.
