Posts from July 2026
Learning In The Community of God
On this Back to School Sunday, Rev Adam Lubbers will bring us this message as we bless and celebrate our children, pray for all educators and those who support young people, and discover what Jesus is calling us to learn in the community of God.
First Kids Allen Launches Godly Play Curriculum
First Kids Allen Children’s Ministry is excited to launch Godly Play as our Sunday School curriculum on Sunday, August 16!
Gratitude in Action
One of the greatest blessings of being part of a church family is witnessing our community in action. Throughout the spring and summer, our congregation has demonstrated again and again how we express who we are through serving, giving, praying, and caring for one another. We are deeply grateful for the 69 volunteers who made Vacation Bible School such a joyful and faith-filled week. Their time, energy, and love created a place where children experienced God’s presence in meaningful ways.…
Worship Series: Spiritual Eagles
On Sunday, July 19, we welcome our interim pastor, the Rev Thomas Palmer as he introduces a three-week worship series titled Spiritual Eagles, where he’ll explore three contrasting images—turkeys, chickens, and hummingbirds—to reveal how God calls us to live differently.
A Zoo for Bruce
This past spring, Pastor Mary Beth shared the story of a little boy named Bruce Williams during her sermon. Bruce dreams of going to the zoo, but because of his ongoing medical treatments, he has been too ill to go anywhere except home and the hospital. Inspired by Bruce’s story, the Golden Girls Sunday School class decided to bring the zoo to him. They began collecting books and stuffed animals so Bruce could learn, play, and create his own zoo…
Fill The Bus
Back-to-School Supply Collection July 12–26, 2026 It’s that time of year again—back-to-school season! FUMC Allen is partnering with All Community Outreach (ACO) to help provide new school supplies for students in Collin County as they gear up for a new school year. 📦 How to Donate Bring your school supply donations to the collection bin in the atrium between Sunday, July 12, and Sunday, July 26. 🚌 Special Event The ACO bus will be onsite Monday, July 27, from 9:30am…
Sabbatical Renewal Leave & Interim Pastoral Leadership
The congregation is invited to hold Pastor Mary Beth in prayer and support as she prepares to enter a time of renewal leave (sabbatical) from July 15, 2026, through September 15, 2026.