Inviting & Involving

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Community Movie Night

Community Movie Night

Fri, June 13, 5:30-8:30pm, Worship & Arts Center

Join us for a casual movie night to kick off the summer! People of all ages are welcome as we watch Finding Nemo on the big screen. Dinner will be provided - please register! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/13/2025 5:30 PM

Father's Day for All

Father's Day for All

Sun, June 15, 8:30am-12pm Come and Go, Parlor

We created a sacred and secluded space of prayer for the emotions that come with this holiday. No matter what your experience is, we hope you'll feel welcome to spend some time here. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/15/2025 8:30 AM

FUMCR Youth Summer Dates

FUMCR Youth Summer Dates

Save the dates for SUMMER 2025 with FUMCRyouth!
June 1-7: Youth Choir Tour
June 22-28: High School Mission Trip
June 30-July 4: Bridgeport Mixed Age Camp
July 6-11: Junior High Mission Trip
July 27-31: Youth Week
Aug 8-10: Really Living ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/22/2025 12:00 AM

High School Mission Trip

High School Mission Trip

June 22-28

This summer, we are taking all of our students who completed grades 9-12 to Santa Fe, NM for a week of serving others, great friendship, and lots of fun. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/22/2025 6:00 AM

Inventory at Network

Inventory at Network

Fri, June 27, 8-11:30am, Network of Community Ministries

Help record, weigh, and organize all donations in the Food Market or Clothing Closet! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/27/2025 8:00 AM

Summer Cookout 2025

Summer Cookout 2025

Sun, June 29, 10:30am-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

Make plans to attend Men of Faith's annual FUMCR cookout! Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/29/2025 10:30 AM

Project Transformation Bookworm Buddies (Reading Week)

Project Transformation Bookworm Buddies (Reading Week)

June 30 - July 3, July 21-23 Spring Valley UMC

Partner with us and Project Transformation to support children in their love of reading and academic growth by encouraging strong reading skills through the summer! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 6/30/2025 9:30 AM

Summer Blend

Summer Blend

July 13, 20, 27 and Aug 3

Have you wanted to sing in the Chancel choir but can't commit to rehearsals? Come experience Summer Blend Sundays with music that's fun for everyone to sing! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/6/2025 12:00 AM

Junior High Mission Trip

Junior High Mission Trip

July 6-11

Teenagers, join us for a week-long trip in Norman, OK, where we will unplug from our phones and get to live out the church's mission by worshipping, having fun, and serving others together! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/6/2025 2:00 PM

Community Movie Night

Community Movie Night

Fri, July 11, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center

People of all ages are welcome to this movie night! Vote for the movie (Paddington 2 vs. Moana) by bringing pantry or personal care items for Network of Community Ministries. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/11/2025 5:30 PM

BIG Sunday School

BIG Sunday School

Sundays, July 13 - Aug 3, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall

Explore the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church in a special combined Sunday School series led by our pastors and retired clergy. Open to all classes, groups, and individuals. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/13/2025 9:45 AM

Overnighter

Overnighter

July 19-20, in Host Homes

Get ready for a night full of fun, community, and connection! Individual youth families are invited to host sleepovers at their own houses and at their own discretion. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/19/2025 12:00 PM

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sun, July 20, 8am-12:30pm, FUMCR Parking Lot

Make an appointment to give blood and give life in the Carter BloodCare Bus on campus. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/20/2025 8:00 AM

YOUTHWeek 2025

YOUTHWeek 2025

July 20-24, Local Fun

YOUTHWeek is a week of fun for all students completed 6th - completed 12th grades, here in town over the summer. Every evening we'll have exciting local activities for students to celebrate the end of summer. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/20/2025 6:30 PM

Bridgeport Children's Camp 3

Bridgeport Children's Camp 3

July 21-25, Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/21/2025 10:00 AM

All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Auditions: July 26 and 28
Shows: Sept 25-27

Mark your calendars now for the opportunity to join our exciting summer family musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! Auditions open to ages 3rd grade through adult. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/26/2025 9:30 AM

SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp

SPOTLIGHT Theater Camp

July 28 - Aug 1, 9am-12pm

SPOTLIGHT is a special one-week summer musical theater day camp designed to provide a Christian musical experience for all children who have completed grades 1 - 6. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/28/2025 9:00 AM

Your Grandparents' Memories

Your Grandparents' Memories

Tues, July 29, 6:30-8pm, Room 203

Join us for a special presentation by Rob Davis as he shares the importance - and the powerful impact - of preserving the stories and experiences of older generations. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/29/2025 6:30 PM

FUMCRYouth Serve Team

FUMCRYouth Serve Team

Rolling Applications Open

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/1/2025 12:00 AM

Partner Schools Work Days

Partner Schools Work Days

Aug 2 (at Mark Twain Elementary) & Aug 9 (at Dover Elementary), 9am-12pm

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/2/2025 9:00 AM

Dover Elementary Backpack Bash

Dover Elementary Backpack Bash

Aug 6-7, Dover Elementary

Help sort, stuff, and distribute backpacks to students at our partner school Dover Elementary! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/6/2025 2:00 PM

Mark Twain Elementary Backpack Bash

Mark Twain Elementary Backpack Bash

Thurs, Aug 7, 4-7pm, Mark Twain Elementary

Help with check-in and backpack distribution for students at our partner school Mark Twain Elementary! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/7/2025 4:00 PM

Really Living

Really Living

Aug 8-10, Glen Lake Camp

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! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM

Donate Snacks

Donate Snacks

Contribute snacks for families attending the Health Fair at St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church on Aug 16. Store-bought, individually-portioned snacks can be dropped off at FUMCR through Aug 7 in labeled bins on campus. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/16/2025 9:00 AM

Walk to Emmaus

Walk to Emmaus

Aug 28-31 & Oct 23-26, Saint Raphael Retreat Center

The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day spiritual retreat designed to bring you closer to Christ and give you a renewed spirit and love of servanthood. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/28/2025 12:00 AM