First United Methodist Church Richardson invites you to celebrate with us this Sunday, April 1.

“Easter Sunday is a joyous day of celebration for Christians around the world. This is a day to proclaim the good news that Christ is risen! The Good Friday realities of suffering, death, and evil cannot ultimately defeat us. We have been given the eternal gift of Easter!

The good news of the resurrection of Christ was the central message of the early church, and it is our central message today. The evidence of Easter is in the lives of those who encountered the Risen Christ then, and in those who still encounter him here and now. Sunday we will celebrate and proclaim that this same resurrection power is available to all who believe today. When we encounter the Risen Christ our lives are transformed and renewed. We find a new boldness, a source of eternal hope, and a greater capacity to love and forgive”. – Dr. Clayton Oliphint, senior pastor.

We invite you to join us at First United Methodist Church Richardson for one of our services this Easter Sunday.

        7:30 am service in the Chapel

        8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 am traditional services in the Sanctuary.
        All 3 will feature beautiful music by our Choirs.

        9:45 and 11:00 am modern worship services in the Worship & Arts Center.

Childcare is available beginning at 8:30 am for children 4 years and younger.

Parking is available on our main campus and across Custer Road, with continuous shuttle service.

First United Methodist Church Richardson is located at 503 N. Central Expressway (southbound service road between Arapaho and Beltline). Directions and more information can be found at fumcr.com

Make plans to attend Joy to the World, the annual Christmas Concert at First United Methodist Church Richardson. This concert is one of the highlights of the season with familiar songs of Christmas, as well as new favorites. The concert will feature The Chancel Choir and The Journey Youth Choir with special musical guest, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Clay Couturiaux. Mr. Couturiaux is the Music Director and Conductor of the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, as well as the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, and serves as the Assistant Director of Orchestral Studies at the University of North Texas.

Each year, Michael Lightfoot, Director of Music Ministries at FUMCR, searches for special guests that will provide great entertainment and a high level of musical expertise to this annual concert. Previous guests have included One O’Clock Lab Band, Dallas Brass, and Sandi Patty. He is so pleased to welcome back the RSO this year.

The concert will be held this Friday, December 15th in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church Richardson located at 503 N. Central Expressway (southbound service road between Arapaho and Beltline).

Concert begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are available for $15 or $20 and can be purchased online at fumcr.com/rso or at the door.

First United Methodist Church Richardson invites you to celebrate Easter with us.

Easter is the most joyous day of the Christian year. It begins the Easter Season which lasts until Pentecost. We celebrate the good news that in Christ’s death and resurrection we, and all creation, are continually being made new by God’s love and saving grace. Please join us for one of our services.

We will offer a small, intimate service at 7:30 am, including communion, in the Chapel.

Traditional services will be held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 am in the sanctuary. Access modern worship services will be held at 9:45 and 11:00 am in the Worship & Arts Center. All services will include a message of hope, prayer and special music.

Parking and shuttle service will be available throughout our campus, as well as at the YMCA on Custer Road. Childcare will be available for three-year-olds and younger.

For those who cannot come to our campus, we will offer a live stream of the 9:45 traditional service and the 11:00 access modern service. Visit fumcrlive.com.

First United Methodist Church Richardson is located at 503 N. Central Expressway on the southbound service road between Arapaho and Belt Line. For more information, please visit fumcr.com or call 972.235.8385.

Join Us for Holy Week Services at First United Methodist Church Richardson

A Maundy Thursday Service will be held on April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. In commemoration of Jesus’ celebration of Passover with his disciples, “The Open Table” will be an evening of drama and music depicting men and women of all ages coming together and sharing the experience of the Last Supper. Heather Sorenson; Dallas songwriter, singer and pianist; will be our musical guest for this worship experience.

Good Friday will be observed through the beauty of Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo’s "Sunrise Mass" for double-chorus and strings. Complementing the music will be readings, scripture and art. The service will be held on April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

All ages are welcome in both services. Childcare will be available for children who are four years old and younger. First United Methodist Church Richardson is located at 503 N. Central Expressway, on the southbound service road between Arapaho and Belt Line.

For more information, visit fumcr.com or call 972.235.8385.

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, a time of preparation, self-reflection and repentance in preparation for the coming of Easter.

If you are looking for a local Ash Wednesday service, please visit First United Methodist Church Richardson. We have three services available on Wednesday, March 1.

The first is at 6:30 am in our chapel.

The next service is at 12 noon in our Worship & Arts Center. Lunch will follow the noon service at a cost of $10. Reservations are not necessary.

Our evening service is at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary.

All services include imposition of ashes and special music. Childcare for ages 4 and younger will be available at both the noon and 6:30 pm services.

First United Methodist Church Richardson is located at 503 N. Central Expressway on the southbound service road between Arapaho and Beltline.

For more information visit: fumcr.com/lent