Adult Ministry
Graduation Sunday
On Sunday, May 21, we’ll recognize our FUMC Allen graduating high school seniors and our college degree recipients during the 8:30am and 11:00am worship services. We want to know more about this achievement, such as your full name, date of graduation, name of high school/college/university/trade school, degree awarded, and plans for the next stage of your life (work, college, career, moving, etc). If you are a graduating high school senior or a college student who has received a degree between…
College Scholarship Applications for 2023 Now Available
First United Methodist Church of Allen offers several opportunities to earn financial help for full-time college and post-graduate students who have been accepted into and attending an accredited institution of higher learning. Applicants will be considered for all scholarships–Program, Endowment and Memorial–awarded by FUMC Allen. To be considered for the different scholarship programs, complete the specific addenda in the application. Scholarships Scholarships are available to upcoming college freshman, college upperclassmen, and graduate students. Applications are due Tuesday, February 28, 2023!…
Bible Studies for 2023
Are you looking for a small group and an opportunity to study God’s Word? Our new year is well underway, and one way to start off your better year is through discipleship and Bible study. To that end, FUMC Allen is offering four adult Bible studies that are welcoming new participants this month. The Tuesday Men’s Bible Study is a well established group that meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30am. This group studies the scripture for the upcoming week’s sermon.…
Heartpaths DFW Announces Spring Events
HeartPaths DFW is offering a variety of “Short Shops” for 2023. Short Shops are short-term offerings of spiritual practice to nurture growth and transformation. Registration details below. For more information, contact Rev. Brian Hardesty-Crouch or Shawn Ashmore.
Fall Festival Trunks (or Trucks) Needed
Trunk or Treat at Fall Festival Sunday, October 30 12:00pm-2:00pm FUMC Allen Hey small groups! Families! and others! You are invited to host a trunk at Trunk or Treat, an annual highlight of our Fall Festival on Sunday, October 30. You would be asked to decorate a car or truck, set up some games or activities, and pass out candy or small prizes. Email Adam Lubbers, AdamL@fumcallen.org, if your group is interested!
Pickleball Summer Schedule
Pickleball Mondays 1:00-3:00pm Wednesdays 9:00AM-1:00pm Saturdays 1:00pm-4:00pm Gym FUMC Allen fully functioning indoor pickleball court has new summer hours. The gym will be open on Mondays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, Wednesdays from 9:00am to 1:00pm and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm for anyone who wants to enjoy the wholehearted sport of pickleball. FUMC Allen can provide the equipment for those who don’t own their own, and you can play at no charge. To learn more, contact Adam Lubbers, AdamL@fumcallen.org.
Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with a Free Yoga Class
In 2014, the United Nations adopted an International Day of Yoga to be celebrated every year on the Summer Solstice, June 21, which is the longest day of the year. To honor this year’s International Day of Yoga, church member and registered yoga instructor Liz Stubbs is offering free yoga classes on June 20 and June 21 for both new and existing students. Using a holistic approach, yoga links breath with movement, bringing a sense of calm to the mind, and…
Bible Reading Plans 2022
As we begin the new year, FUMC Allen wants to help you and encourage you to read the Bible this year. We have identified two programs: The Bible Project, which has reading plans on their website as well as a brand new, highly rated mobile app, and The Connect Bible Plan, which is being used in our Children’s Ministry program.
FUMC Allen Welcomes Adam Lubbers as New Director of Adult Discipleship
FUMC Allen is pleased to announce that we have hired Adam Lubbers as our Director of Adult Discipleship. Adam will join our staff on Sunday, July 18. He is currently on staff at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Farmers Branch, where he has served as youth minister and pastoral intern for the last three years. Adam is originally from Granbury, TX, and became an active United Methodist in high school. He went to college at Abilene Christian University, where he studied…
COVID-19 Update: Returning to Campus
Returning to Campus: A Phased Approach In mid-May, FUMC Allen staff and leadership began planning for public worship, hoping to shift to a livestream/public worship hybrid on June 7. A Directive from Our Bishop As United Methodists, we are part of the North Central District of the North Texas Conference and under the authority of Bishop Michael McKee. On May 15, Bishop McKee sent a letter to all churches in the North Texas Conference with this directive: At this time,…
Women in Missions Announces 2019 Missions Disbursements
The Women in Missions 2019 Fall Bazaar in October brought in a total profit of $4,889.00! Combined with additional 2019 donations, the WIM was able to give to missions a total of $5,025.00. Women in Missions 2019 Disbursements Hearts for Hope (Hosacks in Honduras) $2,000 Kairos Outside $ 200 APT G: A Place to Go $ 500 Brothers Keepers $ 300 Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County $ 200 Hope’s Door $ 200 North Texas Conference Missions $ 100 North…