First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth

First Church Book Study and Discussion:
Discerning Our Part in God’s Work for Racial Reconciliation

In a world where racial tensions, polarization, and violence are reaching all-time highs, our faith calls us to lead a new conversation — and personal and corporate action steps toward racial reconciliation.

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Video Messages from Us

June 2, 2020: June Tunes - Aria For Saxophone and Piano

June Tunes: Choral Union | Praise Him

FUMCFW Responds to Protests in Fort Worth

eleven:eleven band: "What's Going On"

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May 31, 2020: eleven:eleven sermon preview

Stories of Us

Spectrum Presents: A Six-Feet-Apart Concert Finale

On Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 pm, the Spectrum Chamber Music Society will present its finale concert of the season – social distance style. Join us in watching this once-in-a-lifetime, livestream event!

Reopening Update

The church isn’t a building in one location — it’s the people, wherever they are. And now, with careful consideration and extreme caution to protect the health and wellness of our congregation and community, we’ve developed a framework for resuming in-person gatherings and worship on our campus.

First Yoga: Unexpected Twists

For many First Church goers a new hobby has been beginning – or improving – our home yoga practice. With two class options, Hatha Flow and an Adaptive/Chair class for those with some mobility issues, our First Yoga may be just what your quarantine schedule is missing!

Dementia Friendly Quarantine Tips

This season of isolation and social distancing can be especially difficult for friends and family with dementia. Here are a few tips to help you fill the days of loved ones with dementia with meaning and moments of joy:

Your First Church Quarantine Survival Kit

We know it’s not a roll of toilet paper, but this is our gift to you during this time to help you stay centered and draw strength and comfort in God’s love and presence. Use this guide to stay connected with one another and to God – and do all you can to make the most of the hidden gifts beneath this worldwide crisis.

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June 1, 2020

This Unanswered Question

These protests and demonstrations are a result of an unanswered question.This is trying time, but here at First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, we will continue to thrive and work alongside one another as God’s children to do the right things.

Ron Hicks

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May 29, 2020

Okay, so we’re praying. Now what?

Imagine that you have a structure in place, a way of doing things that brings order and predictability to a busy family life. Imagine that school, work, and childcare are all figured out in a way that helps everyone navigate their emotional, social, and psychological needs.

Rev. Lance Marshall

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May 28, 2020

One Way In and One Way Out

This past week I stood in the garden of a local church where eight of us gathered to remember the life of a man who lived homeless for the last several years. Within that space an exchange of honor and love reached through the normal walls of our lives.

Charme Robarts

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May 28, 2020

Family Sunday School: Resilience

In Family Sunday School this week, we’re talking about resilience, and dandelions growing up through pavement, or in my case, irises growing around the base of my deck. We’re also talking about our obligation to teach our young people that they, too, can grow, regardless — and that they are…

Kat Bair

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May 28, 2020

Hey there, I’m Chris!

My Name is Chris Vardy, I am a Sophomore at Texas Tech University (Wreck Em’) majoring in Agriculture Communications. Now I know what you’re thinking, I do not know how to talk to cows. That’s next semester. I am very excited to introduce myself to y’all as the new intern…

Guest Blogger

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May 27, 2020

The Sufficiency of Grace

In this time in our world, there are many, many “thorns”— those things which torment. It is so easy to see the thorns and miss seeing the Grace. It’s so easy to see the pain around us and hear the crying prayers and miss God's answer: “My grace is enough…

Dr. Tim Bruster

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May 22, 2020

Practicing Prayerful Presence

I am excited to announce that starting on Memorial Day at 9:30 am, we will begin a new group meeting called: “Practicing Prayerful Presence.” Among other things, it will be a follow-up from Dr. Tim Bruster's sermon series "A Healthy Spirituality for Our Time,” and is open to all.

Dr. Len Delony

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May 21, 2020

Not Conformed But Transformed

How are you conformed to the world? How have you been “transformed by the renewing of your mind?” I invite you to think about conforming and being transformed and what that means for you as we go out to be God’s people in the world, today.

Dr. Tim Bruster