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Project Transformation Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Distribute food & supplies at PT site churches This summer, we will distribute a grab-and-go meal, as well as program and household supplies, to children and family members in our program. PTNT needs two to three direct service volunteers to sanitize, organize, and distribute supplies, Monday through Thursday, at several locations throughout Dallas. All local health guidelines will be followed. Volunteers must sign a waiver and be willing to have their temperature taken upon arrival in order to serve. You…
Job Opening: Facilities Manager
First United Methodist Church of Allen has an opening for a part-time facilities manager. Please review the position description below and click link at the bottom to apply. POSITION DESCRIPTION FACILITIES MANAGER Principal Function: The Facilities Manager is responsible for all aspect of care, maintenance, safety and security for the church buildings and grounds, including hands on minor maintenance, interacting with maintenance contractors, overseeing housekeeping services and event setups. Scope: Part-time, hourly, 24-28 hours per week. Generally 8:00am to 1:00pm,…
Summer Service Opportunities
We are pleased to share with you several volunteer opportunities available for June and July: Change The World Allen home repair and yard work projects Kids Against Hunger ACO Summer Food Program Project Transformation Red Cross Blood Drive Keep scrolling and click on the images to learn more.
Virtual VBS
Welcome to FUMC Allen’s Virtual VBS: Where in the World is God? A Virtual Journey DAY ONE
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,…
We Are Still Going To Change The World
We’re still going to change the world! This year will certainly look different because of COVID-19, but the leadership team of Change the World Allen has been busy figuring out how we can still inspire, equip, and mobilize volunteers to help their neighbors, whether they’re down the street or in another country. One way we plan to do this is to approach changing the world as a year-round activity, rather than focusing on just one weekend. We know that our…
COVID-19 Update
FUMC Allen wants to know your thoughts and concerns about returning to on-campus worship and other activities as our government authorities begin to loosen restrictions on public gatherings. Click HERE or on the image above to answer a brief confidential survey. We’ll consider your responses as we move toward re-opening the church over the coming months.
FUMC Allen Announces 2020 College Scholarship Recipients
First United Methodist Church of Allen and the FUMC Allen Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s college scholarships. FUMC Allen awards these scholarships each spring to our graduating high school seniors and current college students based on applications that were submitted in early April. This year, we are honored to award a total of $16,250 in scholarships. HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Kyle Austin Gale Acton Memorial Scholarship Creative Playday Preschool Scholarship Alexandra Champion Gale Acton Memorial…
STILL Better Together
A seven-week series where we revisit some our favorite scriptures that make us better together as a family of faith. Sunday April 19 2020 Philippians 4: 8-13 Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch Sunday April 26 2020 Isaiah 43: 1-4 Rev Jessica Wright Sunday May 3 2020 Romans 8: 18-39 (selected verses) Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch Sunday May 10 2020 Psalm 23 Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch Sunday May 17 2020 John 3:1-17 Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch Sunday May 24 2020 Hebrews 11:1-3,…
ACO Gift of Food Dedications
Easter Dedications Each dedication represents a $20 gift of food for Allen Community Outreach. Judi Altstatt-Allen in memory of Curtis Allen. Philip & Nhan Anderson in memory of Anna Anderson. Dwayne & Debra Arledge in memory of John & Marion Arldege & T.H. & Mary Ereckson. Ron, Brenda, & RJ Bean in memory of Robert Grobe. Bobby & Linda Blackmon in memory of their parents, Bobby’s son Todd, & Linda’s brother Gary. Mark & Pam Brant in memory of Charles…