• Fourth Annual Handbell Festival

    Wesley Hall

    April 18, 2026 Clinic | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Wesley Hall Concert | 3:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required We’re excited to announce the Fourth Annual Greater Dallas Handbell Association Spring Ring, happening on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Stephanie...

  • Family Good Friday Service

    Wesley Hall

    Friday, April 3, 2026 5:30 pm | Dinner | Third Floor 6:15 pm | Worship | Wesley Hall "What Would Mister Rogers Tell Us?" So often, after a challenging event or during a challenging time, I find myself asking, “What does Mister Rogers have to say about this?” And then...

  • Lenten Labyrinth

    Wesley Hall

    Sundays, February 22, March 8, & March 22, 2026 9:00 am – 12:15 pm Wesley Hall Walk the Labyrinth in Wesley Hall Step away from the noise. Slow your pace. Release what weighs you down. You are invited to Wesley Hall to walk the Labyrinth—a sacred prayer practice used by...

  • UMW March Luncheon: Thank You, Lady Bird

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 Registration Required by noon on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Thank You, Lady Bird Guest Speaker – JonAnna Reidinger, former assistant to the First Lady Consider the bluebonnets in the field as JonAnna Reidinger, a member of...

  • Family Ash Wednesday Service

    Wesley Hall

    Wednesday, February 18, 2026 5:30 pm | Dinner | Third Floor 6:15 pm | Worship | Wesley Hall “Why Do We Get Ashes On Our Heads?” We will gather for dinner (donations are accepted but not required) followed by a special child-friendly service in which we will sing songs, participate...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Tom Stead Memorial Valentine Lunch & Concert

    Chapel +1 more

    Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall & Leonard Memorial Chapel $20 per person Registration is required Join us for a beautiful celebration of love, music, and community as we honor the memory of Tom Stead with a special Valentine event. 10:30 am – Welcome...

  • Bundles of Hope Community Baby Shower

    Wesley Hall

    February 8 | Pick up list of items needed March 1 | Drop off items 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Wesley Hall First Church is hosting Bundles of Hope, a community baby shower in partnership with JPS Health Network, to support mothers, babies, and young children from newborn to 4...

  • UMW February Luncheon: For the Love of Kewpies from the Princess of Quite a Lot

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, February 3, 2026 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 Registration Required by noon on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 For the Love of Kewpies from the Princess of Quite a Lot Guest Speaker – Julie Donovan In the month of love, Julie Donovan, Eve Circle member,...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Movie Day & Lunch

    Wesley Hall

    January 8, 2026 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Wesley Hall | $20.00 Registration Required The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a heartwarming comedy-drama about British retirees who move to India expecting a luxury hotel but instead find an imperfect yet charming place that leads to friendship, adventure, and unexpected...

  • UMW January Luncheon: The United Methodist Chautauqua Movement

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, January 6, 2026 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 Registration Required by noon on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 The United Methodist Chautauqua Movement Guest Speaker — Rev. Linda McDermott Imagine summer camp mixed with a TED talk and sprinkled with hymn singing. Rev. Linda McDermott,...

  • Polar Express Party

    Wesley Hall

    Wednesday, December 10, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Wesley Hall Join us for our Tenth annual family celebration around the holiday classic, The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. We’ll enjoy dinner and this classic holiday film, hot chocolate, and Christmas fun! The party will include a Prayer Bear...

  • UMW December Luncheon: Nutcracker Is Tutu Much

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, December 2, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 Registration Required by noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Nutcracker Is Tutu Much Guest Speaker — Les Jordan, Ill, Artistic Director, North Central Ballet Les Jordan III, artistic director of the North Central Ballet, has staged...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Game Day and Thanksgiving Luncheon

    Wesley Hall

    Thursday, November 13, 2025 10:30 am – 2:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration is required by October 31, 2025 Bring your favorite game and enjoy some friendly competition and fellowship. We will celebrate with a traditional Thanksgiving lunch from Cracker Barrel! Contact: Rev. Phyllis Barren Register

  • Angel Tree 2025 — Winter Wishes for T.A. Sims Elementary!

    Wesley Hall

    November 9 – 23, 2025 Wesley Hall This holiday season, our SERVE First Ministry is once again spreading joy and warmth through Angel Tree 2025! We are honored to sponsor 315 students from our Kids Hope partner school, T.A. Sims Elementary (Grades 3rd–5th). Each child will receive Winter Wishes —...

  • UMW November Luncheon: The History of American Folk Music

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, November 4, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 Registration Required by noon on October 28, 2025 The History of American Folk Music Guest Speakers — FUMCFW's own trio of Dr. David Grant, Rev. Kent Kilbourne & Trish Hill You've heard of Peter, Paul and...

  • UMW Antiques Showcase

    Wesley Hall

    Wednesday, October 22, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 pm | Wesley Hall Refreshments Provided $20 to attend $35 to attend and have a one-on-one consultation with Donald King Cowan about one item from your personal antique collection. Have you ever wanted to know more about the antique items passed down to...

  • UMW Special Event: The Future of the United Methodist Church

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, October 7, 2025 6:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $25 for Dinner Registration Required by noon on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Guest Speaker – Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. Bishop Saenz is the episcopal leader of the new Horizon Texas Conference which is the consolidation of the former Central Texas,...

  • Rise Against Hunger

    Wesley Hall

    Saturday, October 4, 2025 9:00 – 11:30 am | Wesley Hall Registration Required Experience Rise Against Hunger in Wesley Hall as we assemble food for people facing hunger across the globe. This event is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Join us for one shift and stay as long as...

  • UMCOR Flood Bucket Collection

    Wesley Hall

    September 21 – October 12 Monday – Thursday | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Friday | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Saturday | Closed Sunday | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Wesley Hall At present, there are enough flood buckets available in Central Texas. However, we anticipate a need to...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Informational Meeting

    Wesley Hall

    Thursday, September 11, 2025 10:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $15 donation for lunch Registration required WE’RE BACK!! Join us for a delicious lunch and informational meeting. We will have a calendar for you about all the exciting adventures we have planned for you! Bring games to play...

  • UMW September Luncheon: Leveling the Playing Field

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, September 2, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall Registration Required by August 26 | Lunch $20.00 Leveling the Playing Field – Dr. Marjorie Lewis Dr. Lewis is Commissioner of the Global Pro Flag Football League, a league where men and women play separately but are treated...

  • Find Your Place

    Wesley Hall

    Sunday, August 24, 2025 9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Wesley Hall At First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, we believe that everyone has something meaningful to contribute and a place where they truly belong. Join us at “Find Your Place,” where you’ll enjoy the chance to connect with representatives...

  • Grieving Together: A Conversation for Parents & the People Who Support Them

    Wesley Hall

    August 23, 2025 Session 1: 10:00 –11:30 am | Parenting After the Death of a Child Session 2: 1:00 – 2:30 pm | Community Support After the Death of a Child Wesley Hall When a child dies, and the natural order of how we feel life and death should happen...

  • Potluck Plus a Side of Knowledge

    Wesley Hall

    Wednesdays | July 16 – August 6, 2025 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Wesley Hall Registration Requested Childcare Available | Registration required below This summer, let's share not only delicious food but also joyful fellowship! You're invited to our weekly Summer Potlucks, a time to gather, connect, and enjoy the...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Service Day — VBS & Costa Rica

    Wesley Hall

    May 22, 2025 | 10:30 – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall Lunch: Baked Potato Bar & Salad- Jason Deli $15 | Registration Required by May 15 The Wesleyan Adventurers are hosting a service project on May 22 at 10:30 am in Wesley Hall. The group will be cutting out decorations...

  • Festival of Homiletics

    Wesley Hall +1 more

    May 12, 2025 | 5:00 –7:30 pm May 13, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm May 14, 2025 | 8:00 am – 4:00 pm May 15, 2025 | 8:00 am – 3:00pm Wesley Hall | Room 350 | Room 333 Registration Required Preachers today carry the weight of proclaiming...

  • UMW May Luncheon: In Memoriam and Installation of Officers

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required by April 28 Join us for our final luncheon of the UMW 2024-2025 year for our annual UMW memorial and installation of UMW officers. Cost of lunch is $20. Please register by Monday, April...

  • Youth Banquet 2025

    Wesley Hall

    Sunday, May 4, 2025 5:30 – 8:00 pm | Wesley Hall $10 | Registration Requested All youth (and their families) are invited to join us for our annual Youth Banquet! This festive end-of-year celebration will include a catered dinner, slideshows, and our beloved “Justees” — our annual youth ministry awards...

  • Reception for Rev. Tom McDermott

    Wesley Hall

    Sunday, April 27, 2025 10:30 am – 12:30 pm | Wesley Hall Please join us to celebrate the ministry of Rev. Tom McDermott and wish him well in retirement! Refreshments will be available in Wesley Hall at 10:30 and noon after the Gathering and Traditional services.

  • Third Annual Handbell Festival

    Wesley Hall

    Saturday, April 26, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Wesley Hall | $20 First United Methodist Church will be hosting its Third Annual Spring Ring Festival, featuring nationally renowned clinician Stephanie Rhoades. Choirs from across the greater Fort Worth area, who have prepared ahead of time, will come together...

  • Fellowship for All on Easter Sunday

    Wesley Hall

    Sunday, April 20, 2025 8:00 am – Noon | Wesley Hall On Easter Sunday, join us for refreshments and a time to visit with old friends and make new ones!

  • Maundy Thursday Potluck

    Wesley Hall

    April 17, 2025 5:30 - 6:30 pm | Wesley Hall Come together with friends and family as we celebrate, just like Jesus did with His disciples. Bring your favorite dish to share in Wesley Hall. We will then move to the Sanctuary for the Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 pm,...

  • Rise Against Hunger

    Wesley Hall

    Sunday, April 6, 2025 8:00 – 11:30 am | Wesley Hall You're Invited to Serve: Rise Against Hunger! Join us at us as we come together to fight hunger and make a difference! We are partnering with Rise Against Hunger to package thousands of meals for those in need. This...

  • UMW April Luncheon | The Dementia Journey: Love Remembers

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, April 1, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required by March 24 Join us for our April UMW Luncheon | The Dementia Journey: Love Remembers Kathe Goodwin, author and FUMC member, with an Introduction to dementia by Wesley Alderete, MD and a brief...

  • Florida Mission Information Meeting

    Wesley Hall

    Sundays | February 16 & March 16, 2025 Noon – 12:45 pm | Wesley Hall We’re excited to embark on our second mission trip to Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, Florida. This is a unique opportunity to serve critically ill children and their families in a joyful, fun-filled...

  • Family Ash Wednesday

    Wesley Hall

    Wednesday, March 5, 2025 5:30 pm | Dinner | Third Floor 6:15 pm | Worship | Wesley Hall “Why Do We Get Ashes On Our Heads?” We will gather for dinner (donations are accepted but not required) followed by a special child-friendly service in which we will sing songs, participate...

  • UMW March Luncheon | Serving God: Our Transformative Mission Trip to Costa Rica

    Wesley Hall

    March 4, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required by February 24 Join us for our March UMW luncheon, with guest speakers Rev. Phyllis Barren, Austin Patton, and Andrea Rankin. Since 2005, our church has embarked on a transformative journey through our annual international...

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Valentine Concert & Luncheon

    Wesley Hall

    February 13, 2025 10:30 am – 1:30 pm | Wesley Hall | In Memory of Tom Stead $10 | Registration Required Join us in Wesley Hall on February 13 at 10:30 am to enjoy a beverage and visit and meet new friends! Enjoy the timeless songs of Patsy Cline, beautifully...

  • UMW February Luncheon | History of Your UMW: Serving Women and Children with Heart

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, February 4, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required by January 27 History of Your UMW: Serving Women and Children with Heart featuring Julie Donovan President of UMW-Fort Worth 2002-2004 Social Impact Program Manager, Hilti North America Cost of lunch is $20. Please...

  • Kids Hope Mentoring Month

    Wesley Hall

    Sundays | January 5 – 26 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Wesley Hall In January, we're celebrating Kids Hope National Mentoring Month. Stop by Wesley Hall and meet our mentors. Sign up to SERVE or just to say, "THANKS." Contact: Rev. Brenda Brooks-Alexander

  • Wesleyan Adventurers Movie Day — Somewhere In Time

    Wesley Hall

    Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:30 AM | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required for meal count Somewhere in Time is a 1980 American romantic fantasy drama film from Universal Pictures, and starring Christopher Reeve, Jane Seymour, and Christopher Plummer. The setting is at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. The...

  • UMW Service Activity — Friends Breakfast Casseroles

    Wesley Hall

    Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Wesley Hall Registration required by December 31, 2024 In service to God’s people in the world, during the month of January UMW will CREATE breakfast casseroles for the guests of the Friends Breakfast. Please sign up by December 31, 2024.

  • UMW January Luncheon | A Firm Foundation: The History of Victorian Underpinnings

    Wesley Hall

    Tuesday, January 7, 2025 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Wesley Hall $20 | Registration Required by December 30, 2024 Join us for our January UMW Luncheon, with guest speaker Cindy Harriman, member of FUMC since 1980 and Historical Interpreter, City of Grapevine. Cost of lunch is $20. Please register...