Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

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
Dynamo with Skyland and Lunamór

Dynamo with Skyland and Lunamór

Fri, July 25, 7-9pm, Worship & Arts Center

Join Skyland for an energetic evening of reels, rock and revelry! Enjoy new music from the progressive folk band, along with a first-ever performance by guest group Lunamór. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 7/25/2025 7:00 PM
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
Move Up Sunday

Move Up Sunday

Sun, Aug 3, 9:45 and 11am

Celebrate with us as all children and youth move up in Sunday school to the grade they will be entering when school begins. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/3/2025 9:45 AM
Youth Open House

Youth Open House

Sun, Aug 3, 9:45am-1pm, Youth Worship Space, Sanctuary & Coleman Family Hall

All youth and their families are invited to FUMCRYouth's Open House! Connect, learn about youth ministry, and hear what to expect in the upcoming year. RSVP by July 30. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/3/2025 9:45 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
Back-to-School Blessings

Back-to-School Blessings

Sun, Aug 10, all worship services

Students of all ages will be invited to come forward to receive a blessing to start the school year. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/10/2025 8:45 AM
Acolyte Training

Acolyte Training

Sun, Aug 10, 12:15-1:15pm, Sanctuary

5th, 6th, and 7th graders - join us to learn how you can serve in the 8:45 and 11:00 traditional worship services. Training must be completed before being eligible to serve. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/10/2025 12:15 PM
Donate Snacks & Gently-Used Books

Donate Snacks & Gently-Used Books

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

Event Beginning: 8/16/2025 9:00 AM
Joining Day Luncheon

Joining Day Luncheon

Sun, Aug 17, 12-1:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

Join us for a relaxed luncheon to learn about FUMCR's mission and values, meet staff and other church members, and have an opportunity to take membership vows if desired. All ages and faith stages welcome! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/17/2025 12:00 PM
Journey Youth Choir 2025 Kickoff Party

Journey Youth Choir 2025 Kickoff Party

Sun, Aug 17, 3-5pm, Orr Music Suite and and Richardson Family YMCA (821 Custer Rd, Richardson, TX 75080)


Join The Journey Youth Choir for 2025-26! We will have our first rehearsal, followed by a pool party! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/17/2025 3:00 PM
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Thursdays, Aug 21-Sept 25, 11:30am-1pm, Parlor

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/21/2025 11:30 AM
Ministry Engagement Fair

Ministry Engagement Fair

Sun, Aug 24, 9:30am-12:30pm, Coleman Family Hall

The Ministry Engagement Fair provides focused opportunities to serve within and outside of the church. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/24/2025 9:30 AM
Ice-Cream-A-Palooza

Ice-Cream-A-Palooza

Sun, Aug 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Coleman Family Hall & Bartula Family Life Center

Join the Youth Ministry in kicking off the year with an ice cream party and games! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 8/24/2025 5:30 PM
Volunteer Photographer

Volunteer Photographer

Help document the life of FUMCR by capturing pictures at ministry events, programs, worship services, and special events at FUMCR. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/1/2025 12:00 AM
Teacher Snacks at Dover Elementary

Teacher Snacks at Dover Elementary

Sept 2-Dec 2, 8:15-10am, Dover Elementary School

Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Tuesday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2025 8:15 AM
Dover Teacher Support Tuesdays

Dover Teacher Support Tuesdays

Sept 2-Dec 16, 8:30-10:30am, Dover Elementary School

On Tuesdays (minus school holidays), volunteers can help the teachers at Dover Elementary with classroom prep work. Think cutting, sorting, laminating etc. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/2/2025 8:30 AM
Teacher Snacks at Mark Twain Elementary

Teacher Snacks at Mark Twain Elementary

Sept 4-Dec 4, 8:15-10am, Mark Twain Elementary

Volunteer to bring snacks for the teachers on the first Thursday of the month. Bring 2 dozen goodies to brighten their day. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/4/2025 8:15 AM
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