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Service of Hope

Service of Hope

Sun, Dec 21, 5pm, 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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/21/2025 5:00 PM

Advent Offering

Advent Offering

Our special Advent offering will be given to these dynamic organizations who are working passionately every day to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals and families. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/25/2025 12:00 AM

Dec 28 Worship

Dec 28 Worship

9:45 & 11am - Blended Worship in the Sanctuary
9:45, 11am & on demand - Online Worship ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/28/2025 9:45 AM

International Christmas Market Shares Available

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. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/31/2025 12:00 AM

Knitters & Crocheters

Knitters & Crocheters

Knitters and crocheters are invited to make items for newborns and veterans. Items are distributed through the Red Cross to Parkland Hospital and VA Medical Center. Donations of acrylic, nylon, or non-wool yarn are accepted. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/1/2026 10:00 AM

College-Age Young Adult Gathering

College-Age Young Adult Gathering

Wed, Jan 7, 6-8pm, First Center (across Custer)

College-age young adults are invited to eat and connect with community! Dinner will be provided. No need to register, just bring yourself (and a friend, if you want)! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/7/2026 6:00 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

Wonderfully Made

Wonderfully Made

Jan 22-24, 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: 1/22/2026 6:30 PM

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

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

An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. Robert Hunt

An Ethical/Theological Examination of Artificial Intelligence Featuring Dr. Robert Hunt

Tues, Jan 27, 7-9pm, Ogden Fellowship Hall

Join us for a thought-provoking evening with Dr. Robert Hunt, author and professor at Perkins School of Theology, as we explore the intersection of faith, ethics, and emerging technologies. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/27/2026 7:00 PM

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

2026 Panama Spring Break Youth Trip

2026 Panama Spring Break Youth Trip

Mar 16-20, 2026

Over Spring Break 2026, FUMCR youth will travel to Panama to serve alongside local communities and grow in faith through life-changing mission work. Applications due by June 2. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 3/16/2026 12:00 AM

Register for Kids' Summer Camps

Register for Kids' Summer Camps

Registration opens Dec 1 for children's ministry camps and Jan 1 for children's sports camps. Come join us as we play and create, design and experiment, sing and dance, and serve and worship! ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 5/27/2026 8:00 AM

Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional

Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional

Sign up for a 30-minute shift on a Sunday morning to greet worshipers as they enter our doors. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Welcoming Volunteer - Modern

Welcoming Volunteer - Modern

Assist as a greeter, usher, or iPad check-in helper on Sunday mornings during Modern Worship. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Welcome Bag Deliverer

Welcome Bag Deliverer

Help deliver welcome bags from FUMCR to new visiting families within a 5-mile radius. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Help drive a 15-passenger bus for Senior Adult Ministry trips. Driver training is required and provided. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Golf Cart Driver

Golf Cart Driver

Help offer a friendly ride to visitors from the parking lot in golf carts to help them reach our doors. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Welcome Desk Host

Welcome Desk Host

Help greet and answer questions about our church at our Welcome Desk on Sunday morning. Training provided. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Communion Server

Communion Server

Offer the cup alongside a pastor as a communion server for our Traditional or Modern Worship services on a 1st Sunday. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Usher - Traditional

Usher - Traditional

Arrive 20 minutes before a service to hand out bulletins to our guests and assist with offering and/or communion ushering during a Traditional Worship Service. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 12/1/2029 12:00 AM

Let UWF Help You Host

Let UWF Help You Host

United Women in Faith can help you host a celebration and enjoy the party as well!

UWF volunteers will set up, serve, replenish food and drinks, and clean up when the event is over. Your donation will fund missions for the UMC through UWF. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/1/2030 1:00 AM

Book Nook

Book Nook

Congregation members of all ages and reading levels may take advantage of self-checkout from the UWF Book Nook, located up the stairs from Shawver Welcome Center. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/2/2030 1:00 AM

Sophia Sunday School Class

Sophia Sunday School Class

Women of all ages and stages are welcome to join us for study, community, and service. ^^button-text^^

Event Beginning: 1/3/2030 12:00 AM