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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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Caregivers Discussion Group
Feb. 12, 19 & 26 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The majority of us will at some point in our lives be family caregivers. There are blessings and there are challenges to care-giving. Come participate in an informal group discussion on ways we can handle challenges, solve problems, find resources,...
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Variations Salutes Gershwin and Porter
Variations Youth Choir presents “Variations Salutes Gershwin and Porter” which will feature such familiar songs as “Anything Goes,” “Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off,” and other Gershwin and Porter favorites. We hope you’ll join us! Donations will support Variations’ choir tour to West Texas and New Mexico in June. To...
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Disaster Relief Trip to Rockport, TX Information Meeting
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. Come and learn about this opportunity and sign up to be a part of the...
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UMW Community Gathering
All members of FirstChurch are invited to join in our meeting and lunch. Program: “Call to Prayer and Self-Denial”. Contact Phyllis Cummins with questions.
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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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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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Called General Conference Update
Join Dr. Andy Stoker as he talks about what occurred at the Called General Conference in St. Louis Feb. 23 – 26 and discusses any next steps that may be appropriate. Please make time for this important discussion, and encourage your fellow church members to attend. Childcare will be provided.
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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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Ash Wednesday Services
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Service of Ashes Begin the season of Lent with this special service which includes the imposition of ashes. Dickerson Chapel 7 p.m. Service of Ashes Beginning the sacramental journey means coming to grips with our humanity; touching our mortality means we see ourselves as God sees...
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Costa Rica Family Mission Trip
March 10 – 15, 2019 “…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 This verse is a reminder that we are called...
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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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Take the First Step
Continuing Visitors and New members… Senior Minister, Dr. Andrew Stoker, 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...
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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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Church Council Retreat
Join Us for the Church Council Retreat.
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Lent Family Food Drive
Bring items for an Emergency Food Kit to deliver to the Wilkinson Center Food Bank: 1 bag of rice 1 bag dried beans 3 cans of corn 3 cans of green beans 3 cans mixed vegetables 4 cans of soup or stew Box of cereal Shelf-stable milk 1 package of...
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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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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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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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Family Service and Spring Fling
We will be putting together emergency food kits for the Wilkinson Center and learning about other ways we can help serve in our city. We’ll have a bounce house, cook some hot dogs and have fun family games for all! A great way to serve for families of all ages....
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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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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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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...