Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

All-Church Musical: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Join us for one of our four shows in the Worship & Arts Center!
Thurs, Sept 25, 7pm
Fri, Sept 26, 7pm
Sat, Sept 27, 2pm and 7pm ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/25/2025 9:30 AM

Fall Plant Sale

Fall Plant Sale

Order: Sept 26-noon, Oct 5
Pick up: Oct 11, 9-11am, First Center

Support the Garden Ministry's mission to grow produce for Network of Community Ministries with your purchase of pansies, violas, dianthus, and kale direct from the grower. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/26/2025 12:00 AM

Breakaway Hangout

Breakaway Hangout

Monthly, 4-5:30pm, Room 222, First Meeting Sept 28

5th and 6th grade students are invited to participate in this exciting group that engages students in faith formation, fellowship, and fun! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/28/2025 4:00 PM

Tuesday Night Basketball

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 9/30/2025 4:00 PM

The Journey Youth Choir Christmas Greenery Sales

The Journey Youth Choir Christmas Greenery Sales

Order fresh and beautiful Sherwood Forest Farms holiday evergreens by Nov 2 to support The Journey Youth Choir Summer Tour. Wreaths, centerpieces, and garlands will smell amazing and last all holiday season long. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/1/2025 12:00 AM

Women's Life After... Coffee

Women's Life After... Coffee

1st Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30am, Room 210

A monthly coffee to share and support one another through grief and growth in a casual gathering for women at every stage of losing their life partner. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/1/2025 9:00 AM

Wednesday Nights at FUMCR

Wednesday Nights at FUMCR

Dinner and learning for all ages on Wednesdays in October. We’re opening our doors and hearts to a season of spiritual growth, meaningful connection, and community life together. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/1/2025 6:00 PM

Coffee Days

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/3/2025 9:30 AM

Commitment

Commitment

Postponed

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/3/2025 6:00 PM

Autumn Renewal

Autumn Renewal

Oct 6-7, Prothro Center

Senior Adults are invited to a fall retreat (one day or two) for rest, recharging, and rejuvination! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/6/2025 2:00 PM

Junior High Mystery Trip

Junior High Mystery Trip

Fri, Oct 10, 10am to Sun, Oct 12, 6pm, Start and End in the Bartula Family Life Center

7th and 8th graders, join us for a Mystery Trip filled with surprises, laughter, and unforgettable memories! ^^button-text^^

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

Everybody Sunday School

Everybody Sunday School

Select Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Coleman Family Hall

Join us for an exciting intergenerational learning and serving opportunity where we will come together as a church family - children, youth, and adults - for a combined Sunday School experience. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/12/2025 9:45 AM

We Read Together

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/14/2025 12:00 AM

FUMCR Preschool Spirit Night Fundraiser

FUMCR Preschool Spirit Night Fundraiser

Tues, Oct 14, 4-9pm, Shady's Burgers and Sweet Firefly

Support FUMCR Preschool by dining at Shady's Burgers and enjoying a sweet treat from Sweet Firefly after! 10% of proceeds from ALL orders (in-person and online) will be donated to the school. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/14/2025 4:00 PM

Coat and Toy Drive

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/15/2025 12:00 AM

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sun, Oct 19, 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: 10/19/2025 8:00 AM

Richardson Interfaith Alliance Feeding Children Everywhere Event

Richardson Interfaith Alliance Feeding Children Everywhere Event

Sun, Oct 19, 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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/19/2025 12:00 PM

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Sundays, Oct 19 - Nov 23, 3-4:30pm, 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: 10/19/2025 3:00 PM

Fall FUNfest Trunk Hosts

Fall FUNfest Trunk Hosts

Sun, Oct 19, 3:30-6pm, FUMCR Northwest Parking Lot

Come host a trunk as community families gather to enjoy candy, costumes, games, and more! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/19/2025 3:30 PM

Fall FUNfest 2025

Fall FUNfest 2025

Sun, Oct 19, 4-6pm, FUMCR Parking Lots and Plaza

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/19/2025 4:00 PM

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: 10/23/2025 12:00 AM

Community Movie Night

Community Movie Night

Fri, Oct 24, 5:30-8pm, Coleman Family Hall / Worship & Arts Center

People of all ages are welcome as we watch a movie on the big screen! Cast your vote for Hotel Transylvania or Coco by donating diapers for Network in each movie's bin. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/24/2025 5:30 PM

Garden Work Days

Garden Work Days

Oct 25 & Nov 1, 8am, Garden Behind Greenhouse

The Garden Ministry invites anyone who loves gardening to join them for pruning, weeding, and composting the beds for planting. The resulting produce is donated to Network. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/25/2025 8:00 AM

Sawdust Ministry Woodworking Show & Sale

Sawdust Ministry Woodworking Show & Sale

Sun, Oct 26, 8:30am-1pm, Coleman Family Hall

Come see the beautiful work by our woodworking group! Cutting boards, charcuterie boards, pizza peels, wooden toys, Christmas items, bowls and many other items will be available to purchase. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 10/26/2025 8:30 AM

Portraits in the Park

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 11/1/2025 8:00 AM