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Christmas 2023
SUN Dec 24 a FAMILY Christmas Eve 11:00Am Sanctuary Sunday School Classes Will Not Meet SUN Dec 24 A TRADITIONAL Christmas Eve 6:00pm Sanctuary SUN Dec 24 AN UNPLUGGED Christmas Vigil 11:00pm Sanctuary MON Dec 25 Christmas Day Church OFFICE is closed TUE Dec 26- FRI dEC 29 Church Office Closed SUN Dec 31 New Year’s Eve WORSHIP 11:00AM SANCTUARY SUnday School classes will not meet All year-end giving must be postmarked by 12/31/2023. MON JAN 1 New Year’s Day…
Advent Devotionals
Tomorrow is December 1, the day when we start our 25 day Advent countdown. The staff at FUMC Allen is pleased to share with you some of their favorite Advent devotional books and reading plans. Our prayer is that you, your group, or your family will adopt one to use during this Advent season. If you have a favorite you’d like to share, please email us at Communications@fumcallen.org Online “Christmas From Cover To Cover: 25-Day Advent Devotional” Free Seasonal Devotionals…
Thanksgiving Blessings from your FUMC Allen Staff
As Thanksgiving approaches, we wish to express our profound gratitude for each one of you who form the heart of our First United Methodist Church of Allen family. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to serving our community resonate deeply within our congregation and beyond. In this time of reflection, we are profoundly thankful for the spirit of harmony that binds us together. Your collective efforts and prayers have fostered a sanctuary of peace, acceptance, and inclusivity. Through your open…
Advent 2023
The advent season, a time for preparation and anticipation as we await the birth of the Christ Child, begins on Sunday, November 26, and ends on Christmas Day when we celebrate and rejoice the birth of the baby Jesus. First United Methodist Church of Allen offers an extensive list of activities for the entire family, ranging from worship, concerts, crafts, and even a field trip. Our Holiday Challenge is in full-swing with many ways you can give back to others…
Resources For Traumatic Times
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, a lone gunman opened fire on shoppers of the busy Premium Outlets Mall in Allen, Texas, killing eight people and seriously wounding seven. We are all traumatized and mourning this horrible tragedy in our community. As a service to you and your family, we have compiled the following online resources to help you navigate your world during the upcoming months. WADING THROUGH THE WRECKAGE PRAYERS FOR ALLEN TX WHAT NOW? NAVIGATING THE DAYS AFTER A…
Wesley Heritage Tour
John Wesley’s England Wesley Heritage Tour September 20-29 2023 Join Rev Brian McPherson and Rev Gene Gurley on a very special trip to September 20-29, 2023 with Educational Opportunities Tours. Travel with members of FUMC Allen to London and other destinations touched by John Wesley and his brother, Charles, as they established the Methodist movement in England. You will visit St. Paul’s Cathedral in London as well as Wesley’s home and the Wesley Chapel. We will travel to Oxford where…
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.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday March 2 12:00pm & 7:00pm FUMC Allen Sanctuary Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent for those of the Christian faith. During a special service of worship, we receive ashes imposed on our foreheads to remember that we are dust. At the same time, we acknowledge that we are also fearfully and wonderfully made by our God who breathed life into us from a little bit of dust. We welcome you to join…
The Good Neighbor Experiment
In early 2020, we were all welcoming a new year with busy calendars. Then the corona virus pandemic happened. Many of us were sent home to work, and we were asked to stay there. Instead of rushing around from activity to activity, we were confined to our neighborhoods. That was when we most likely realized just how much we didn’t know our literal, physical neighbors. Did you know anyone well enough to ask for toilet paper or a can of…
February Worship Series: Shalom The Gift of Peace
My peace I give to you. John 14:27a What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Peace”? We’ve asked around and concluded that peace means many different things to many different people. Peace can translate to a lack of conflict between nations, neighbors, or families: a time when there is no war. Peace could bring to mind a moment of quiet, calm, freedom from disturbance, or tranquility. It can also be associated with a certain style of music…
COVID 19 OMICRON UPDATE
As most of you know, the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly throughout our community, our state, and our country. Cases are spiking, and numbers are growing every day. According to today’s Dallas Morning News, “since the arrival of the omicron variant in North Texas in December, Allen’s active cases have increased by about 729 percent. As of Jan. 13, a total of 838 Allen residents were positive for COVID-19, up from 101 cases the week…
January Red Cross Blood Drive Results
YOU make a difference! The American Red Cross is so grateful to all our partners that continue to stand with us through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hundreds of thousands of donors and blood drive hosts have responded to the call to support the lifesaving mission and we can’t thank you enough! Your commitment to host a blood drive with the American Red Cross truly made a difference! our commitment to host a blood drive with the…
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