All guests and new members are invited to attend our Connect Class, which is a short-term study designed to help people understand what it means to belong to FUMCC. We offer this three-week class to equip and inform those who are thinking about becoming members of FUMCC and those who recently joined. Our next Connect Class will be from Sunday, September 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Bassett Conference Room and online. We will cover topics such as what it means to be a disciple, United Methodist Church history and beliefs, and membership at FUMCC. To sign up for this class, please click here.
August 23, 2022 at 7:18 pm
·techteam·Comments Off on Men’s Bible Study
We begin our next series on Wednesday, September 7 at 7 pm in FL204. We will be focusing on the differences between religious and scientific views. We will take a deeper dive than is normally taken in these sessions. They will be at times controversial and hopefully generate lots of discussion. Mike envisions it will lay out something like this.
1. Two sessions from Mike’s unpublished personal writings on Genesis 1-11, probably time restricted to Genesis 1-2. Will include Genesis 1-11 comments into #2 below.
2. Six sessions from the series “Is Genesis History?” DVD and Leader Guide (Calvinist Creationists)
3. ~8 sessions on subtopics using Great Courses Science and Religion DVD and Leader Guide (Balanced between Creationism and Science)
4. Mike will use the Complete Jewish Bible, the Commentary on the Torah, and other Jewish (including Messianic) sources to the maximum extent possible.
Please join us. All you have to do is let Mike know you wish to attend. Please give him your name, email address, and cell phone number. Hope to see you. Mike’s email is
August 22, 2022 at 4:19 pm
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Please join us in the event center for the Mission and Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 11 between services. Enjoy a light brunch while meeting people and gathering information about the various ministry and mission opportunities within our church.
August 12, 2022 at 9:09 am
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Back to School this week! Bring your backpacks to church on Sunday for a special blessing during the Children’s Sermon time at both services. Any age is welcome to participate!
August 12, 2022 at 8:57 am
·techteam·Comments Off on Mental Health and the Church- 11:11 Worship Series- August 14-September 11
Recent news reports have shared that following 2+ years of a pandemic, we are now in the midst of a mental health crisis. While often not talked about, mental illness affects many of us either directly or through people we love. During this worship series, we will be talking about mental health issues like self-esteem, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and trauma, and we will discover how our faith and the church community can offer hope and healing amid our mental health struggles.
As a part of this worship series, we will offer QPR Training on Wednesday, September 14 from 7-8 p.m. in the Event Center. QPR- Question, Persuade, and Refer- is a suicide prevention training designed to give every person in our community the confidence and competence to help someone at risk for suicide. A representative from the Jordan Harris Foundation will conduct the training.
August 2, 2022 at 9:58 am
·techteam·Comments Off on Project Read Volunteer Opportunity
Do you want to be involved in our community and help a child to read? Then our Project Read program at Glenhope Elementary School may be the right fit for you! After a two year hiatus due to COVID, we are restarting this volunteer opportunity. In past years of the program, the principal of Glenhope Dr. Wynette Griffin reported that the average test scores for Kinder through 2nd grade at Glenhope outpaced the average test scores for the district, and she said that our FUMCC volunteers who faithfully read with their students, some who face difficult challenges, greatly contributed to their success.
Project Read volunteers are partnered with a student to provide 30 minutes of one-to-one tutoring each week from October through May during school hours. It is expected that volunteers may miss an occasional week due to vacations, etc.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions and our volunteer sign up form below. Please contact Patty Shaw at if you have any additional questions.
FAQ
Q: When does the program start and what days of the week are volunteers needed?
A: Teachers need a few weeks to identify who needs extra reading practice. Our goal is to have volunteers matched up with students by late September so that tutoring is up and running by October. Most teachers need volunteers on Tuesdays, but you may also serve Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Most teachers prefer to not have students out of class for tutoring on Mondays.
Q: Do I need to be a certified teacher to be a Project Read volunteer?
A: No, but you are required to complete the online GCISD volunteer registration and background check process https://www.gcisd.net/community/volunteer_background_check and the United Methodist Ministry Safe training before arriving for your first tutoring session. Contact FUMCC’s Associate Pastor for Families, Stella Cho if you require Ministry Safe training. Stella is also planning an optional tutor training to be held in September.
Q: Can I volunteer more than 30 minutes a week?
A: Yes! Though each student will only be able to spend 30 minutes outside of class in the program, you can volunteer to help more than one child. Also, Glenhope’s Gatorville program (an enrichment program schedule for Friday afternoons) needs volunteer teachers for its 6 to 8 week classes. Let Patty Shaw know if you have an interest in teaching a Gatorville class and the skill or topic you wish to teach and she will get you in touch with the appropriate person at Glenhope ES.
Q: I have out of town trips scheduled throughout the year. Can I still be a Project Read volunteer?
A: Yes! Once you are assigned a student, you will work directly with the teacher regarding any scheduling issues. If you will be unable to be at school for many weeks in a row, you will need to inform Patty Shaw so that she can assign another tutor to help your student. Note that there will be weeks during the school year when tutors will not be allowed on campus due to state mandated testing.
Q: Am I required to be vaccinated and boosted against Covid? Am I required to wear a mask?
A: At this time, GCISD does not require volunteers to be vaccinated, boosted, nor to wear a mask. However per CDC guidelines, these are all recommended when inside with others. Volunteers are expected to self-report and stay away if symptomatic or test positive.
Q: I can’t volunteer during the school day; can I still be a Project Read volunteer?
A: Sadly, no. However, FUMC Colleyville’s Weekend Food program for Glenhope Elementary School may be able to use your time, talents, and gifts. Please contact Bob Straub at
July 26, 2022 at 3:55 pm
·techteam·Comments Off on Encanto Movie Night- Friday, August 5
On Friday, August 5th, we’ve got your Friday night date night or family night plans covered! As a part of our Encanto sermon series, we will host dinner and movie night from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, August 5th in the Event Center. We will cater Rosa’s tacos for dinner, and we will watch the new hit Disney movie Encanto together. Please RSVP by Wednesday August 3rd via the Facebook event, call the church office, or email Laura Herndon at , so we know how many to plan for.
July 20, 2022 at 11:43 am
·techteam·Comments Off on Empowering Parents in a World of Anxious Kids- Sunday, August 28
As a parent, it can be a struggle to help your kids navigate change, uncertainty, and being upset. This two-hour workshop will help parents develop tools to support kids in navigating all their God-given feelings. The workshop will be led by Rev. Rachel Heyduck, an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church and a certified coach, with a background in social work. Childcare will be provided. The workshop will be livestreamed for those who cannot attend in person, but it will not be recorded.
In addition to the workshop, Rev. Rachel Heyduck will also be a guest speaker in the 11:11 service on Sunday, August 28. She will be speaking about anxiety, as a part of our Mental Health and the Church worship series.
