Among the many traditions of FirstChurch is the annual Variations show. Each year the youth dazzle their audience with musical and dance numbers as they raise money for their summer choir tour. This year's show conjures sights and sounds of Southern California as the group performs favorites like "California Here I Come!", "Surfin' USA" and "Hurray for Hollywood!"

If you've been around FirstChurch for very long you know that the last Sunday in February is the Variations fundraiser! The Variations youth choir was formed over 40 years ago and has been doing an annual fundraiser show since 1978. Through the years there have been many different themes and many different fundraising schemes from huge silent auctions, to chance drawings, to live auctions and more! Though it's always a little different, it's always fun and there's always one thing you can depend on and that's an evening of high-energy entertainment by the Variations!

This year's show "California, Here We Come!" will be a fun, high-energy show and is the primary way our Variations can say "thank you" to those who have supported them in their effort to raise funds for their choir tour to California this June.

Mark your calendar for Sunday evening, February 26 at 5:30 p.m. You'll want to attend this fun, family-oriented show to demonstrate your support for this hard-working youth choir and their adult directors! Donation forms for the show will be available from your favorite Variations member, at tables throughout the building in February, or you can simply click here (secure login required) and make your donation online!

Bring the whole family! The early performance time is to encourage families with younger children to attend and to support the youth who have worked so hard to bring us this entertaining evening of music and fun. Free childcare is available for very young children.

For more information, contact the FUMC Dallas Music and Arts at 214-220-2727 ext. 218.