Inviting & Involving

Events & Promotions

Soul Care - Women's Night of Worship

Soul Care - Women's Night of Worship

Thurs, Jan 15, 7-8:30pm, Worship & Arts Center

Join women of all ages for an evening of inspirational worship and music where we will experience sacred rest and Spirit-filled renewal. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/15/2026 7:00 PM
Chi Alpha Retreat 2026

Chi Alpha Retreat 2026

Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18, FUMCR

All youth (7th-12th grades) are invited to a high-energy weekend with activities like games, worship, small groups, and a service project! Students will stay overnight at the church. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/16/2026 6:00 PM
Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sun, Jan 18, 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: 1/18/2026 8:00 AM
We Read Together

We Read Together

Weekly beginning Oct 12, 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: 1/20/2026 12:00 AM
Men's Retreat 2026

Men's Retreat 2026

Jan 24–25, Prothro Center

Join the Men of Faith Ministry for 24 hours of faith, fellowship, and fun. Surrounded by nature and away from the rush of everyday life, this retreat is a chance to reconnect with God and each other. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/24/2026 9:00 AM
Really Living Planning 2026

Really Living Planning 2026

Jan 25-Aug 2, FUMCR

All high school juniors are invited to join us as we plan Really Living 2026! Juniors that are registered for planning shape our biggest event of the year and can earn a discounted registration fee. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/25/2026 12:00 AM
Worship Survey

Worship Survey

Online thr. Feb 23

Thank you for your participation in this 20-question survey to help us evaluate our worship services! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/25/2026 12:00 AM
Coffee with a Pastor

Coffee with a Pastor

Sun, Jan 25, 9:30-10:45am, HEROES Café

New to FUMCR? Curious about God, Methodism, or how to get connected? Join us for coffee and casual conversation with Rev. Allison Jean. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/25/2026 9:30 AM
Network Seniors' Net Home Delivery Help

Network Seniors' Net Home Delivery Help

Mon-Thurs weekly, 9am-3pm, Network's service area

Sign up to assist our area seniors! Network's Seniors' Net is in need of home delivery drivers. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/26/2026 12:00 AM
2026 Senior Scholarships

2026 Senior Scholarships

Applications due online by Mar 2, 11:55pm

The generosity of our congregation allows FUMCR to award scholarships to our graduating high school seniors. All applications will be filled out and submitted online. Scholarships will be awarded May 3. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 8:00 AM
All Church Lunch

All Church Lunch

Sun, Feb 1, 10:45am-1pm, Coleman Family Hall

Join us for a luncheon to support the missions of FUMCR in 2026. We will serve build-your-own taco salads, desserts, and drinks. Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child 6th grade and younger. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 10:45 AM
Confirmation for Anyone

Confirmation for Anyone

Sundays, Feb 1 - Apr 19, 12-1:30pm, Bartula 2B

This class welcomes people of all ages who want to explore what it means to follow Christ. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 12:00 PM
Hymn Sing

Hymn Sing

Select Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30pm, Orr Music Suite

FUMCR Hymn Sings are fun and uplifting events that include many of the all-time great hymns of the church along with devotionals, hymn stories, and fellowship. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/1/2026 1:30 PM
The Worship Practice Experience

The Worship Practice Experience

Tues, Feb 3, 7-8pm, Worship & Arts Center

Join us for a unique gathering designed to slow us down, draw us close, and help us experience the presence of God in fresh and meaningful ways. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/3/2026 7:00 PM
FUMCR Preschool Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

FUMCR Preschool Chick-fil-A Fundraiser

Wed, Feb 4, All Day, Chick-fil-A, 603 S. Plano Rd. Richardson, TX 75081

Support FUMCR Preschool by enjoying Chick-fil-A any time today! Mention at checkout or use code 01491 for mobile orders. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/4/2026 6:00 AM
Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Grief Recovery - Help for Hurting Hearts

Thursdays, Feb 5 - Mar 12, 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: 2/5/2026 11:30 AM
Wonderfully Made

Wonderfully Made

Feb 5-7, Worship & Arts Center and Room 230

Facilitated by Rev. Cheryl Bishop, Associate Pastor, this workshop for 5th-6th graders is designed to present information about adolescence, human sexuality and being created in the image of God. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/5/2026 6:30 PM
50s-60s Potluck Postponed

50s-60s Potluck Postponed

Fri, Feb 6, 6-8pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Connect with others in the "sandwich generation" who share similar experiences, challenges, and interests during this evening of conversation, community, and a delicious meal. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/6/2026 6:00 PM
Daddy Daughter Dance 2026

Daddy Daughter Dance 2026

Sat, Feb 7, 6-8pm, Coleman Family Hall

Dads, grandads, and uncles, it's time to invite your daughter(s), granddaughter(s), and niece(s) to our annual dance! We'll have food, prizes, and a photo booth to remember this special night together. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/7/2026 6:00 PM
Faithful Fur Friend Adoption

Faithful Fur Friend Adoption

Feb 15 & 22, Nursery Rotunda

Choose a "Faithful Fur Friend" to adopt this lent and receive a daily Lenten devotional designed especially for kids, encouraging prayer, kindness, and thoughtful ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/15/2026 8:00 AM
Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 18

Ash Wednesday Services - Feb 18

Feb 18, Ash Wednesday, begins the season of Lent, a time to repent and prepare for the coming of Easter. Services feature music, a short meditation, Holy Communion, and imposition of Ashes.

6:30am, 12pm, 6:30pm w/ livestream, 4:30pm offsite, YouTube ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/18/2026 6:30 AM
Ash Wednesday Family Service

Ash Wednesday Family Service

Wed, Feb 18, 4:30-5:30pm, Discovery Point at Prairie Creek Park, 2120 E. Prairie Creek Dr.

Experience the music and prayers of Ash Wednesday as a family in an outdoor worship space with interactive, hands-on activities. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/18/2026 4:30 PM
Lenten Learning Communities

Lenten Learning Communities

Experience Lent with others through a Learning Community. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/19/2026 11:30 AM
Commitment

Commitment

Feb 20-21, Ogden Fellowship Hall

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: 2/20/2026 6:00 PM
Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Forest Preserve

Sun, Feb 22, 2-3:30pm, Spring Creek Forest Preserve (1770 Holford Road, Garland, TX 75044)

Connect with God in nature by joining the Green Team for a beautiful, insightful Trout Lily Walk at Spring Creek Forest Preserve. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 2/22/2026 2:00 PM
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