First United Methodist Church, Dallas

Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent, and it was a wonderful time of worship! During the Advent season we get to sing ALL the Christmas Carols - what are your favorites? ⭐️🎄⛪️

🕯️✨ This Sunday at 11 AM, we mark the beginning of Advent, a season of hope, peace, joy, and love. Join us in person or online as we light the first Advent candle and embark on this journey of anticipation and reflection. 🕯️❤️

🕯️ This Sunday STARTS our 'Emmanuel: God with Us' Advent Worship series. Join us to hear Rev. Mitchell Boone's inspiring message. Let's start our Advent journey together. See you on Sunday! 🌟❤️

We're still thinking about Rev. Joe's sermon from Sunday...and this quote stands out to us the most! Have you thought about our faith in this three-fold way?!

Experience the true meaning of Christmas through beautiful music. Join us on December 17th at 5 PM for ‘The Many Moods of Christmas’ concert by our talented Chancel Choir. Bring your friends and family-it’s a night for everyone to enjoy! 🎄🎶

🎅🎁 Give the gift of good this Christmas! Visit FirstGifts on December 3rd from 9 AM to 1 PM in the FUMC Dallas Atrium. Find unique and purposeful presents that support our community partners. It's holiday shopping that truly warms the heart. Don't miss out! ❤️✨

🌲✨ Get into the holiday spirit with us this Sunday at 11 AM for the 'Hanging of the Greens' service. Join us in person or online as we adorn our church with festive decorations and usher in the joyous season ahead. 🎄❄️

🌲 Get ready for a festive Sunday ahead! Zone56 is leading our 'Hanging of the Greens' service with Rev. Joe Stabile. Mark your calendars and be part of this special event. See you on Sunday! 🎄✨

Happy Thanksgiving from us at FirstChurch! Today, we are thinking of you, praying for you, and we are grateful for you!! 🦃🍂🥧🧡

Mark your calendars and prepare to be swept away by the sounds of the season! 🎄 'The Many Moods of Christmas' concert, performed by our Chancel Choir, is happening on December 17th at 5 PM. Join us for this festive celebration of music and stay for the reception afterward. ALL are welcome! 🌟🎶

🌞 Join us this Sunday at 11 AM for a meaningful worship experience, either in person or online. Let's come together to find strength, hope, and community in our faith journey. See you there! 🙏✨

📢 Friendly Thursday reminder! Don't miss our upcoming Sunday morning worship service with Rev. Elizabeth Moseley preaching. Join us this Sunday and start your week with inspiration and faith. 🙏

Looking for meaningful gifts that make a difference? Look no further! Join us on December 3rd for FirstGifts, the alternative gift market where your purchases benefit our community partners. Get your Christmas shopping done with purpose and heart. 🎄🛍️

🎨 Calling all artists in our church community! Share your creative talents with us in our Annual Goodrich Gallery Membership show. We welcome all forms of art, from drawings and paintings to sculptures, woodworking, photography, and textile arts. Your work could adorn our Gallery during December and January, spreading inspiration and joy. Submissions are due by November 26th. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your artistic gifts! ✨🖼️

Submit your art here: https://buff.ly/47c1Wfb

reminded us on Sunday that our youth are not only the leaders of our future - but of our present! We're pretty blessed with incredible, faithful youth who are passionate about building inclusive community for ALL people of God. They teach us and lead us, and it's our job to listen. We love you !!!

🦃 Looking for a fun and educational way to keep your kids engaged during the Thanksgiving break? TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Join our Urban Camp Thanksgiving Camp from Nov 20-21! Kinder-6th graders are welcome for a fantastic time right here at the church. Secure your spot today! 🍂🍁

🕊️ Today at 11 AM, we celebrate Confirmation, a special milestone in the faith journey of our youth!! Join us in person or online as we witness and support these young individuals taking their next steps in faith. 🙌💒

Can you believe it's time to welcome the Confirmands into our church, officially?! These confirmands have been in classes together for 8 weeks learning about our denomination, our church, our faith, and so much more! Thanks, Dorian, for your leadership. Thanks, clergy, for teaching. And thanks, Confirmation families for your faithfulness to our program!!! We can't wait to celebrate together!

This month we're hosting a Thanksgiving drive!! We are collecting supplies for care packages for our unhoused neighbors. Bring these items to the front desk before Nov 26!!🥊🧼 🧦
Check out what we need here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AA9A82CA5FF2-45329648-november

In 1950, the first episode of "The Pastor Calls" premiered with our very own Dr. Goodrich. While the tapes have lived in our own Archives Department...we are finally UNLOCKING them all! That's right - you'll be able to watch The Pastor Calls ONLINE! We can't wait to share these gems with you. It was Dr. Goodrich's dream that the show would address "religious faith meeting the real world's problem's" and we think it STILL does today! Keep an eye out for when we drop episodes to The Pastor Calls!

On Sunday we celebrated All Saints' Day - and it was a beautiful time to remember how Christ has worked in the lives of those who have gone before us.

Listen to the entire sermon here: https://buff.ly/3QqI7cU

Have you joined us for Bible Study on Wednesdays? We study the upcoming week's text and talk about what direction the sermon might go! Pack your lunch, grab your Bible, and join us for the Pastor's Bible Study!

Join us this All Saints' Day at 11 AM as we come together in worship, either in person or online, to honor the saints who have gone before us and celebrate the unity of our faith. 🙏✨

This month we're hosting a Thanksgiving drive!! We are collecting supplies for care packages for our unhoused neighbors. Bring these items to the front desk before Nov 26!!🥊🧼 🧦

This Sunday, we celebrate All Saints' Day. Join us for worship as we pray for those who have gone before us and thank God for their legacies!

Does anyone love celebrating fall/Halloween as much as our do?! We don't think so!🎃🍂🍭

Little Women is THIS weekend! Do you have your tickets?!! It's going to be an extraordinary time with the March sisters. A classic you don't want to miss!

BUY TICKETS HERE: https://buff.ly/3RX1CMN

A few weeks ago, our 5th and 6th graders had a blast at Group Dynamix! Look at these smiles!

Happy Halloween from our DLC preschool!!!! We just can’t get enough of the DLC - especially when they’re in costume!🎃🍬

Fall festival is one of our favorite events of the year! Thank you to all who helped host the event, pivot once we moved it indoors, and made sure the rest of us had SO MUCH FUN! It’s truly an event for all ages! Look at these Halloween costumes! Who is your favorite?? 👻🎃🦇🍬

We invite you to join us at 11 am for the culminating Sunday of our Stewardship Campaign, Cultivating Generosity. Come celebrate and express gratitude for the past year's abundance and join us as we pray for 2024!! Let's gather in worship to experience the kindness and mercy of God. We can't wait to be with you!

This Sunday is Commitment Sunday AND Fall Festival! 🎃🍭🍂 Make sure to bring your pledge cards to 11 am worship so that we can celebrate together, and then join us again at 3 pm for Fall Festivities!!

If you can't make it on Sunday, make your pledge today: https://buff.ly/46DvB0t

The Pastor's Bible study has gotten off to a great start this fall! And it's not too late for YOU to join us! Add it to your calendars - bring your Bible and your lunch! We'll see you on Wednesdays at noon! 📚⛪🥪

Mark your calendars for a weekend of nostalgia and inspiration! 🗓️ From November 3-5, the Rotunda Theatre presents 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott. Experience the enduring charm of this literary classic in a whole new way. Grab your tickets and join us for a memorable evening! 🎟️❤️

Purchase tickets here: https://buff.ly/3RX1CMN

We can't go through October without a visit to the State Fair! Corny dogs, fried foods, and lemonade galore!! Our staff loves being together and our staff loves even more to EAT! What was your favorite food at the Fair this year?

***UPDATE: The dates are actually Nov 20-21!***
Thanksgiving Urban Camp is right around the corner! Can you believe it?! Urban Camp is open for Kindergarten through 6th grade. Nov 20-21 will be two days FULL of fun! Register today! 🍁🦃🎉 AND, while you're at it, register for New Year Urban Camp!

REGISTER HERE: https://buff.ly/3SboVm6