Serve with Christ
And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
Find ways to live into our mission to Serve People with Christ below.
If you have questions or would like further assistance, please email serve@fumcr.com and we'll be in touch!
Volunteer Photographer
Help document the life of FUMCR by capturing pictures at ministry events, programs, worship services, and special events at FUMCR.
Contact: Paige Hughes at phughes@fumcr.com / 972.996.1150
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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.
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 9729792226
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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.
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 9729792226
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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.
Contact: Donna Bailey at DLBX5@aol.com / 9729792226
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Dover Mobile Market
Sept 2025-Apr 2026, 2:30-4pm, Dover Elementary School
Serve on the FUMCR volunteer team at the Network of Community Ministries Mobile Market! Markets take place on the 4th and 5th Mondays of each month through the school year.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 9729960110
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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.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 9729960110
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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.
Contact: Dan Flanagan at dan@fumcr.com / 972.996.0148
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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.
Contact: Aaron Devlin at ADevlin@carterbloodcare.org / 214.766.1410
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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.
Contact: Pavielle Jenkins at pjenkins@fumcr.com / 9729960132
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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!
Contact: Cheryl Winnenberg at cwinnenberg@fumcr.com / 972-996-0120
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Ark House 40th Anniversary Celebration
Sun, Nov 9, 9:30am-12:30pm, Shawver Welcome Center & Concourse
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ark House, a ministry of FUMCR providing affordable housing for out-of-town patients and their families receiving medical care in Dallas.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 9729960110
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International Christmas Market
Nov 14-16
Find special and unique gifts for your loved ones amongst the many fair-trade goods and crafts made by artisans around the world as well as the "shares" of agencies and ministries that serve others.
Volunteers Needed.
Contact: Tracy Thomas at tthomas@fumcr.com / 972.996.0147
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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.
Contact: Kathy Stuart at kmstuart3639@gmail.com / 214.850.0634
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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.
Contact: Jane Kovacs at "Jane Kovacs" <jkovacs@thenetwork.org> /
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Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional
Sign up for a 30-minute shift on a Sunday morning to greet worshipers as they enter our doors.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcoming Volunteer - Modern
Assist as a greeter, usher, or iPad check-in helper on Sunday mornings during Modern Worship.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Welcome Bag Deliverer
Help deliver welcome bags from FUMCR to new visiting families within a 5-mile radius.
Contact: Betsy Bennington at betsybenn@sbcglobal.net / 214.213.4500
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Bus Driver
Help drive a 15-passenger bus for Senior Adult Ministry trips. Driver training is required and provided.
Contact: Dan Flanagan at dan@fumcr.com / 972.996.0148
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Golf Cart Driver
Help offer a friendly ride to visitors from the parking lot in golf carts to help them reach our doors.
Contact: David Bennigton at dbenny05@hotmail.com / 214.770.3969
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Welcome Desk Host
Help greet and answer questions about our church at our Welcome Desk on Sunday morning. Training provided.
Contact: Julie Dean at jdean@fumcr.com / 972.996.0156
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Communion Server
Offer the cup alongside a pastor as a communion server for our Traditional or Modern Worship services on a 1st Sunday.
Contact: Claire O'Neil at coneil@fumcr.com / 972.996.0122
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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.
Contact: Bob Roos at ruuskey@sbcglobal.net / 972.567.2852
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