It will be a quieter Christmas. It will be a still Christmas and in that stillness perhaps we can focus more clearly on the meaning of incarnation — of God’s entrance into human experience in the person of Jesus.
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It will be a different Thanksgiving holiday, for sure, but one thing will remain: We will remember to do what the holiday is supposed to remind us to do: give thanks.
Jesus said that the rain falls on the just and the unjust, and God makes the sun to shine both on the good and the evil alike.
This Sunday in both the Gathering and Sanctuary services, I’ll share the perfect reminder of how to live with hope in a world full of hurt.
May we go out to be God’s people turning the world right side up — turning on its head complacency, injustice, prejudice, moral indifference, hatred, and smug self-satisfaction.
Sunday we’ll be challenged by Jesus the Good Troublemaker to the discipline of truth-telling and clarity. What would it be like if we said what we mean and we mean what we say?
Sunday, we’ll be challenged by Jesus as we think together about the issue of economic justice — an issue that Christians and other Abrahamic faiths find themselves struggling with.
In everything he did, in everything he said, Jesus acted out of a clear priority — people. So, what does that clear priority mean for us today?
Jesus scandalized many of the people of his day. He shocked them. He surprised them. He challenged them to look at the world and to live life in a different way. He was, in a word, a troublemaker — a good troublemaker.
I once saw a sign that said, “The best time to plant a tree was 15 years ago. The second-best time is today.”
Sanctuary Service
Sundays | 11:00 am | Live Stream
Led by Dr. Tim Bruster
An inspiring service of worship in the traditional style with special enhancements designed to engage people of all ages. This service features the traditional elements of worship, including sermon, hymns, liturgy, and monthly Communion. Worship music includes various choirs, orchestra, and instrumental ensembles for special music. This service takes place within the beauty of our Sanctuary and utilizes the stunning music of our 160-rank pipe organ.
Children (Kindergarten and up) are provided with special bulletins. Added features such as the “Faith Like a Child” time (children’s sermon) and sidebar commentary to our younger worshippers are included to further enhance meaning for all ages.
Contact: Elaine Johnson | ejohnson@myfumc.org
The Gathering
Sundays | 9:30 am | Live Stream
Rev. Lance Marshall
This First Church Sunday morning offering led by Rev. Lance Marshall is a casual and relevant opportunity for worship, learning, and prayer. The service emphasizes in-depth Biblical teachings that explore the foundations of our faith. Sermon messages bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the challenges of our daily lives. The Gathering is a warm and welcoming community inviting everyone to connect socially, intellectually, and spiritually within First Church.
Contact: Rev. Lance Marshall | lmarshall@myfumc.org
eleven:eleven
Sundays | 11:11 am | Live Stream
Rev. Tom McDermott
We love laughter and no-holds-barred messages that question the answers and unmask the illusions as we search for the next chapter together. This is 55 minutes of authentic storytelling, great coffee, and meaningful conversation — with the music of Brad Thompson (Fort Worth Star Telegram’s “Best Local Musician”) and the Revolution Band doing some of your favorite pop, classic rock, and acoustic songs.
We’re passionately inclusive here at eleven:eleven, whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or straight, conservative or liberal, Christian or agnostic, young or old — or anywhere in between and beyond. We’re casual, “come as you wish,” non–traditional, and always curious about kindness, justice, our stories, Jesus’ life — and how to do our lives better.
Here’s your invitation to reconnect your spirit without disconnecting your mind. We believe in the universal love of God and your next adventure. Join this growing community and become part of our story — and let’s see where it takes us! #1111FUMCFW
Contact: Rev. Tom McDermott | tmcdermott@myfumc.org
DiscipleChurch
8:30 am | Live Stream
DiscipleChurch is a unique worship service centered on the sacrament of Holy Communion and a passion for social justice.
Contact: Charme Robarts | crobarts@myfumc.org