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Register for Spring Discipleship Classes
Register for Spring Discipleship classes! A diverse course offering will feed your spirit and curiosity. Click here for more details and to register.
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Lenten Study: Giving Up
In 2019, life at FirstChurch is focused on honoring the past and pushing toward the future. While the Capital Campaign pushed us to consider what it means to give above and beyond, the Lenten season provides an opportunity to look at sacrifice in a different way. This season’s church-wide study...
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Easter Lilies
Donate an Easter lily in honor or memory of loved ones or friends. Each plant is $15. Orders will be taken through April 14. The lilies will decorate the church on Easter Sunday, April 21, with dedications printed in the worship bulletins. Honorees or Donors may take the flowers home...
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Church Council Retreat
Join Us for the Church Council Retreat.
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Lent Family Food Drive
Bring items to stock the Wilkinson Center Food Bank: 4 cans of fruit 4 cans of soup or stew 1 box of cereal 1 package of spaghetti 1 package macaroni and cheese 1 box of crackers 1 jar of spaghetti sauce (plastic jar or can preferred) 1 jar of jelly...
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Church & Society Meeting
All are invited to learn more about Church & Society.
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Room in the Inn
Join the United Methodist Women in hosting women from Austin Street Center for a home-cooked dinner, fellowship and good night’s sleep. This ministry aids our area shelters by providing beds in the hottest and coldest days of the year. Our FirstChurch UMW will be joining with St. Paul UMW members...
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5th Sunday Mission Presentation
Josh Cogan from Outlast Youth www.outlastyouth.org will be speaking. Mission – TO REDUCE AND PREVENT LGBTQ YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN DALLAS AND ITS SURROUNDING COUNTIES Josh Cogan – President & CEO Josh Cogan is the Director & Co-Founder of Outlast Youth, focusing on LGBTQ youth homelessness as an arm...
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Chancel Choir and Orchestra present Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest
The FUMC Dallas Chancel Choir and Orchestra will perform Jubilate Deo by Dan Forrest. Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 text, “O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands,” by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a...
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Serve Our Neighbors at Austin Street Center
Join us as we serve dinner to over 400 homeless men and women. There are two ways to help – you can donate items AND/OR help serve the meal. If you are donating items only, please leave them at the FirstChurch Information Desk no later than the Sunday prior to...
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HIV/AIDS Supper Club
Provide hot meals for men, women and their children coping with HIV/AIDS, and living below the federal poverty line. Residents of the Ewing and Revlon Housing facilities of AIDS Services of Dallas receive a potluck dinner prepared by volunteers. Contact: Grace McFerrin.
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Goodrich Gallery Artist Reception
Artist’s Reception Click here for more details about our current and upcoming exhibits. The Goodrich Gallery enriches our church with a new art exhibit each month featuring the work of gifted local artists. Gallery hours: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: ...
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Rise Up to the Challenge
You are invited to the RISE UP to tour their new facility, hear from directors of our Rise partners and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks. Let’s invest in mission and advocacy together as we RISE UP To The Challenge! Click here to RSVP.
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Eggstravaganza at Dallas Bethlehem Center
Join us from 9 a.m. – Noon for Community Day complete with egg hunt, food, face painting and fun for the entire family! Contact: Grace McFerrin.
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Holy Week & Easter at FirstChurch
Sunday, April 14 Palm Sunday Service – 8:45 & 11 a.m. Children’s choirs and parade of palms at 11 a.m. commemorating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Annual picnic & egg hunt in Shivers Park at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 18 Maundy Thursday Service – 7 p.m. FirstChurch children and families...
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Annual Family Picnic and Easter Egg Hunt
Following the 11 a.m. worship service, you and your family are invited to join us for the annual Picnic and Egg Hunt. Bring your lunch, two dozen filled plastic eggs per child (or pick up your pre-ordered box lunch or eggs), enjoy the fellowship, and watch the kids collect hundreds...
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Serve Our Neighbors at Austin Street Center
Join us as we serve dinner to over 400 homeless men and women. There are two ways to help – you can donate items AND/OR help serve the meal. If you are donating items only, please leave them at the FirstChurch Information Desk no later than the Sunday prior to...
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Easter at FirstChurch
Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunrise Service – 7 a.m. The junior and senior high students of FirstChurch will lead a service filled with song, reflective prayer, and a message. Atrium Courtyard. Traditional Easter Services – 9 & 11 a.m. Dr. Stoker delivers the message “Presence of God” at this service...
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Turning Prayer Inside Out
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. April 23, 30; May 7, 14 Discover how to deepen and enrich your prayer life. The class will use Prayer by O. Hallesby and In God’s Presence by Marjorie Suchocki as resources. Participants will create their own prayer beads. Facilitator: Rev. JoNell Lindh Click here to...
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DAY to PLAY brings families together for an event filled with activities and discoveries geared specifically to children with a focus on volunteerism. Check out the fun interactive booths, activities, & entertainment planned at familygateway.org.
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Take the First Step
Continuing Visitors and New members… Senior Minister, Dr. Andrew Stoker and your FirstChurch family invite you to join us for coffee! During our time together we will share a brief history of FirstChurch, ways to connect in mission and ministry, explain the value of membership, and tour of the church....
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Exploring World Religions
Mondays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. April 29; May 6, 13, 20; June 3, 10 Have you ever wondered why we as a church believe and practice as we do? Join this class to share a meal, view a video, and ask questions together in a discussion format. Participants will have...
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Can I Get A Witness?
Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 p.m. April 30; May 7, 14, 21 Many faithful Christians hold a deep private faith but feel inadequate to share it with others. In this four-week class, Rev. Ann Willet challenges us to shed the negative notion of evangelism and reclaim the power of expressing how...
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Disaster Relief Trip to Rockport, TX
May 1 – 4 The United Methodist Men are sponsoring a disaster relief trip to Rockport, Texas. Join our team as we provide relief work for homes affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Rockport area. Click here to register. Photo: WSBT
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Methodism 101
Wednesdays, Noon – 1 p.m. May 1, 8, 15 Join us for a lunch study where we will explore the history and beliefs of the United Methodist Church. This is “everything you learned about the UM Church in Confirmation, had you been paying attention.” Bring a sack lunch. Facilitator: Rev. Evan...
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Goodrich Gallery Artist Reception
Artist’s Reception Click here for more details about our current and upcoming exhibits. The Goodrich Gallery enriches our church with a new art exhibit each month featuring the work of gifted local artists. Gallery hours: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: ...
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Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind – Part 1
Sundays, 12:15 – 2 p.m. May 5, 12, 19; June 2, 9 Have you ever wondered why we as a church believe and practice as we do? Join this class to share a meal, view a video, and ask questions together in a discussion format. Participants will have weekly readings...
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Children’s Choir Musical
The Cantate and Counterpoint Choirs present Barbecue for Ben, May 5 at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Free and fun for all ages!
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Walk, Pray, Love Prayer Walk
Join us for a prayer walk downtown with stops that illuminate the history of our city and the need for advocacy and transformation. We will end with a picnic lunch for the whole family at the church. Adults, youth and children are encouraged to participate in this event fit for...
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Take the First Step
Continuing Visitors and New members… Rev. Ann Willet and your FirstChurch family invite you to join us for coffee! During our time together we will share a brief history of FirstChurch, ways to connect in mission and ministry, explain the value of membership, and tour of the church. There will...
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Goodrich Gallery Artist Reception
Artist’s Reception Click here for more details about our current and upcoming exhibits. The Goodrich Gallery enriches our church with a new art exhibit each month featuring the work of gifted local artists. Gallery hours: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: ...
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Goodrich Gallery Artist Reception
Artist’s Reception Click here for more details about our current and upcoming exhibits. The Goodrich Gallery enriches our church with a new art exhibit each month featuring the work of gifted local artists. Gallery hours: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: ...
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Back to School Drive
Back to School Drive Through Aug. 4 Drop off located across from the Information Desk. Underwear and socks for JJ Rhoads – all sizes Donations for uniforms – leave at cash/check at Information Desk or to donate online, click here, choose Mission & Outreach and designate Back to School Drive...
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Goodrich Gallery Artist Reception
Artist’s Reception Click here for more details about our current and upcoming exhibits. The Goodrich Gallery enriches our church with a new art exhibit each month featuring the work of gifted local artists. Gallery hours: Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday: ...
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A child-friendly mission supporting the Homeless Count our church hosts in January. Children and families will put together packages of needed items for our homeless neighbors. This activity will be one of the booths at the Fall Festival. For more information, contact Elise Daniel.
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Thanksgiving Basket Collection
Collection ends Nov. 17. Be a part of Wilkinson Center’s Annual Thanksgiving Basket Drive and Distribution as volunteers collect and distribute baskets to hundreds of families. This is an inspiring volunteer opportunity for FirstChurch. On distribution day, Wilkinson Center volunteers will unload collected Thanksgiving baskets and distribute them to Wilkinson...
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FirstGifts Alternative Gift Market
FirstGifts Alternative Gift Market supports ministries and non-profit agencies by – Enhancing our awareness in our community and the world-at-large – Raising support for local and global agencies that share our mission – Providing an alternative to the experience of holiday shopping – Offering opportunities to purchase gift cards and...