Missions
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
Live into our mission to Serve People with Christ through the options below.
If you have questions or would like further assistance, please email serve@fumcr.com and we'll be in touch!
We Read Together
Weekly beginning Oct 5, Dover and Mark Twain Elementary Schools
Interested in volunteering with RISD's early literacy programs at Dover or Mark Twain? Please fill out our online form.
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com / 972.996.0110
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Network's Mobile Market at Dover
3rd, 4th, and 5th Mondays, Aug 24-Feb 22, 2:30-4pm, Dover Elementary
Join our FUMCR team of volunteers to serve with Network of Community Ministries Mobile Market at Dover Elementary!
Contact: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill at sarah@fumcr.com /
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Garden Work Days
Saturdays, Aug 8-Sept 26, 8am, Garden Behind Greenhouse (515 Custer Rd)
The Garden Ministry invites anyone who loves gardening to join them for pruning, weeding, and composting the beds for planting.
Contact: Lynne Leissler at lmpistol@att.net / 214.642.3295
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Teacher Treats at Dover Elementary
First Tuesday Monthly, 8:15am or Later, Dover Elementary
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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Teacher Treats at Mark Twain Elementary
First Thursday Monthly, 8:15am or Later, 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 / 972.979.2226
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Confirmation Prayer Partners 2026-27
Sept 13, 2026 - Apr 11, 2027
We are looking for caring adults to serve as Prayer Partners for our 2026–2027 Confirmation class. This is a meaningful opportunity to support a young person's confirmation journey.
Contact: Kim Curtis at kcurtis@fumcr.com / 972.996.0109
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Habitat Build
8 Saturdays, Sept 19-Nov 21
Help build a house! Tasks vary depending on the stage of construction for the build sites.
Contact: Ed Murray at emurray1944@gmail.com / 972.301.2794 or Mike Proch at mlproch@att.net
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Acolyte Training
Sun, Sept 27, 12-1pm, Sanctuary
3rd through 6th graders - join us to learn how you can serve as an acolyte and spread the light of Christ in Traditional worship services.
Contact: Jeannette Brashear at jbrashear@fumcr.com / 972.996.0120
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Mission Weekend to Gordon, TX
Oct 8-11
FUMCR is taking a team to Gordon, TX to finish construction projects related to tornado damage from 2025. You can also join us that Friday for Family Mission Day!
Contact: Tracy Thomas at tthomas@fumcr.com / 972.996.0147
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Family Serve Day
Oct 11
Help make worship feel welcoming by serving as a family. From greeting guests and ushering during worship to serving communion, there are opportunities for all ages and experience levels to participate together.
Contact: Bethani Blair at bblair@fumcr.com / 214.773.1532
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Blood Drive
Sun, Oct 18, 8:30am-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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Welcoming Volunteer - Traditional
Sign up for a 30-minute shift on a Sunday morning to greet worshipers as they enter our doors.
Contact: Bethani Blair at bblair@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: Bethani Blair at bblair@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: Bethani Blair at bblair@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 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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