Events
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Upcoming Events
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Coat and Toy Drive
Nov 13 - Dec 11
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.
Christmas Poinsettias
Honor or remember loved ones while helping to decorate for Christmas with a donation that will go toward beautiful poinsettias.
Children's Choir Christmas Musical
Sun, Dec 3, 3 pm, Worship & Arts Center
Come and celebrate the season with the children's choir of FUMCR as they present Christmas is Jesus.
Service of Hope
Sun, Dec 3, 5 pm, 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.
Hymn Sing
Monthly, 1:30-2:30 pm, Chapel
Sept 5, Oct 17, Nov 7, Dec 4
Come sing songs of our faith that we know and love with members of our Music Ministry team!
FUMCR Charge Conference
Mon, Dec 4, 6:30-8 pm, Worship & Arts Center
All are welcome and encouraged to attend the annual "State of the Church" meeting led by District Superintendent Rev. Edlen Cowley and Dr. Clayton Oliphint.
Youth Girls Group December
Tue, Dec 5, 5-6:30 pm, Bartula Family Life Center
Girls Group is back, and we're making Christmas cookies for those in need of some holiday cheer. Come at 5 pm ready to bake!
Christmas Concert
Thur, Dec 7, 7 pm, Sanctuary
Come and relive the nostalgia of Christmases past and make this a "Christmas to Remember" as our adult, youth, and children's choirs, plus modern worship band and orchestra sing in the season. Tickets $10.
UWF Christmas Program
Tue, Dec 12, 6:30-8:30 pm, Coleman Family Hall
Get in the Christmas spirit with Rev. Cheryl Bishop's telling of the Christmas Story! We'll share a covered dish dinner. The gathering will also include awards and officer installation.
Life After - Christmas Coffee
Wed, Dec 13, 10-11:30 am, Ogden Fellowship Hall
No matter when you lost your partner, the holidays may trigger unexpected emotions and memories. We invite you to join us for casual conversation and coffee.
Mini Christmas Camp
Fri, Dec 15, 6-8:30 pm
Members of The Journey Youth Choir will host a mini camp for children ages 3-11 as a fundraiser for their summer tour. Games, activities, and snacks will keep your kids entertained and happy.
Fridays for the Fellas
Fri, Dec 15, 7:45 - 9 am, Ogden Fellowship Hall
Join the fellas for breakfast, encouragement, and fellowship. Bring or invite another fella. All fellas welcome. Hosted by Men of Faith.
Richardson Community Chorale Concert
Fri, Dec 15, 7 pm, Sanctuary
The "Home for the Holidays" winter concert will feature many of your favorite holiday songs along with Christmas carols and a reception following the performance. No cost.
Help Fill Totebags
Sign up to help fill totebags with toiletries, snacks, socks, hats and gloves as part of our ministry to those facing homelessness.
Young Adults Christmas Party
Tue, Dec 13, 7-9 pm, Dos Arroyos
Come celebrate with us! We'll enjoy a fajita dinner and dessert together. Bring a wrapped gift, funny or awesome, with something you found at your house! Register by Dec 13. $5/person.
Christmas Eve Worship
Join us for Christmas Eve worship on December 24!
9:45* - Online
11am* - Christmas Pageant
2pm, 4pm - Modern
6pm*, 8pm, 10pm - Traditional
*streaming at fumcr.com/online
On Demand - fumcr.com/ondemand
Advent Offering
This year’s special offering will support Methodist Children's Home and Network of Community Ministries.
International Christmas Market Shares Available
Shares supporting the non-profit ministries and agencies featured at International Christmas Market this year are available online. Great for honorary and memorial gifts.
Dec 31 Worship
December 31 Worship
9:45 am - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45 am & on demand - Online Worship
11 am - Modern Worship in the Worship & Arts Center
Winter Sports Camp
Tue-Fri, Jan 2-5, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm
Children who are 5-12 years old are invited to start the year off right with fun, fitness, and friends! Registration opens Nov 1.
Grief Support after Suicide Loss
Thursdays, Jan 11 - Feb 29, 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.
Wonderfully Made
Parents:
Thur evening, Jan 25, and Sat, Jan 27, 2:30-3:30pm
Students:
Fri evening, Jan 26, and Sat, Jan 27
5th & 6th graders are presented information about adolescence, human sexuality, and being created in the image of God.
Grief Recovery
Sundays, Jan 28 - Mar 3, 2:30-4 pm
Help for Hurting Hearts allows those who have lost a loved one to gather together to share about them while learning about the grief journey, coping techniques, and theories on grief.
Summer for Children & Youth
Registration is open for children's camps and youth mission trips. Come join us as we play and create, design and experiment, sing and dance, and serve and worship!
