Upcoming Events
Middle School Mystery Trip
Middle School Mystery Trip | July 13—July 17, 2026
6th–8th graders are invited to join us for the Middle School Mystery Trip, a five-day adventure packed with service, community, and fun. The destination is a surprise, but here's what we can tell you: our group will partner with a local non-profit to make a real difference during the morning, then spend the second half for our days exploring the city and creating unforgettable memories with your friends.
Cost: $250 per person
For more information, contact Jack!
Volleyball & Devotions
Students are invited to join us for a time of studying scripture and playing sand volleyball together! 6:30-8:30 in Monroe Gym. Don’t like Sand Volleyball? We will have other fun stuff as well!
Men’s Book Club
Join our next Men’s Book Club at Zera’s Coffee, 420 E. McKinney, Denton. The book chosen is: Swamp Story by Dave Barry. Discussion will be encouraged and occasionally we may even talk about the book. Even if you don’t read, come and enjoy the fellowship. Please contact Bob Voss 972-965-9605 for more information.
Book Description: Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times bestselling author—and actual Florida Man—Dave Barry returns with a “hilariously funny” (Steve Martin) caper full of oddballs and more twists and turns than a snake slithering away from a gator.
Trippers: Ice Cream Social
1:30-3pm in Miller Center | Free
Come enjoy an ice cream sundae while meeting people who are up for an adventure. Trippers is a group that travels locally, regionally and internationally while celebrating God's love. There will be information available about all of our upcoming trip opportunities! All are welcome to come, enjoy ice cream and fellowship, and learn more about the Trippers Travel Group.
Pickleball & Devotions
Students are invited to join us for a time of studying scripture and playing pickleball together! 6:30-8:30 in Monroe Gym. Don’t like pickleball? We will have other fun stuff as well!
Youth: Whataburger Wednesday
Students are invited to join us for Whataburger Wednesdays—a laid-back evening of good food and time with friends! Whether you're a regular or joining us for the first time, this is the perfect chance to hang out, grab dinner, and just enjoy the summer together.
Meet us at Whataburger on Loop 288 on July 29 from 6:30–7:30pm! Don’t forget to bring money for dinner! We'll see you there!
Young Adult Social: D20
Come escape the summer heat and connect with other young adults! Join us and take a chance to get to know someone new over some games at the D20 tavern. Outside food is welcome and entry cost is $5 per person. Questions? Contact Cheyanne!
Ready. Set. Go! Workshop with Texas Impact
Democracy is strongest when ALL communities show up.
Join faith leaders, congregants, advocates, and community members from across North Texas for Ready. Set. Go!, an interfaith civic engagement summit designed to equip and inspire action for the 2026 elections and beyond.
Through keynote speakers, expert panels, and interactive workshops, participants will:
Learn how policy impacts their communities
Build relationships across faith traditions
Develop practical advocacy and civic engagement skills
Explore issues including immigration, public education, women's health, climate, and gun violence prevention
Leave with concrete next steps for engagement
Whether you're a seasoned advocate or just beginning your civic engagement journey, Ready. Set. Go! offers the tools, connections, and inspiration to help strengthen our communities and our democracy. You will leave better prepared to engage in informed conversations, advocate for sound policies, and respond constructively to threats to the common good within our communities.
This is one event that will happen twice at two locations. The one at FUMC Denton will be Saturday, August 1 from 9:30am–3pm.
Register to select your date & location:
Community Dinner
Everyone is welcome to a church-wide community dinner on the 1st Wednesday nights of every month at 6pm in Miller Center!
Build deeper relationships in your church community and enjoy your dinner at the church. You can bring your own dinner, bring something to share with the community, or just come hungry—whatever works for you works for us!
There are lots of folks already here on Wednesday nights coming to choir, handbells, meetings, studies, etc. Feel free to come and then disburse to other Wednesday night activities. This will be come & go, no pressure to arrive at a specific time or stay long. See you there!
Back to School Blessing
Join us for a special blessing for students, teachers, and school staff of all ages at the beginning of the new school year! Those involved with education will be invited to stand and receive the well-wishes and prayers of the congregation at all of our services. Everyone is invited to bring your backpacks or other objects you carry to school to be prayed over. Kids, youth, and adults, will receive backpack tags as a reminder of this blessing to carry with them through the school year. We look forward to blessing you as we begin a new year!
August 9 is also Promotion Sunday! Kids move up to the next grade in Sunday School—kids age 4 by September 1, 2026 are invited to join us upstairs in Room 241 to begin attending Sunday School at the 10am hour. Contact Pastor Sheryl for more information.
6th Grade Orientation
Sunday, August 9 | 12-2pm
Calling all incoming 6th graders and their parents! Join us for lunch and a chance to learn all about FUMC Denton's youth ministry. We start together in Room 108, then parents will meet with our Director of Youth & Families, Jack Payne, to go over the Fall 2026 calendar and what to expect in youth group, while 6th graders head to Monroe Gym to meet the youth leadership team. Bring your questions, and come hungry!
Splash Bash: End-of-Summer Celebration
Join your church family for one last splash before summer winds down! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of water slides, water balloon fights, and water-themed fun! You are welcome to bring water guns if you have them. We’ll have a (dry, non-water) bounce house available just for our littlest ones. Cool off with popsicles and snow cones, refuel with hot dogs, and enjoy games and fun for kids and youth—but everyone is welcome!
Prefer to stay dry? Hang out in the gym for board games and indoor activities.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
5:30-7pm in Monroe Gym and Courtyard
A few things to bring:
Water-ready clothes — you're going to get wet!
Your own sunscreen
Lawn chairs if you'd like to sit outside
This is a social event for the whole church—come make some end-of-summer memories together!
Jesus & John Wayne Book Study
Sundays, August 16 & 23 at 10am in Room 108
Join us for a two-part book study of Kristin Kobes Du Mez's national bestseller Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation, exploring how ideas of masculinity, faith, and politics have shaped American evangelicalism.
This study is offered in advance of Du Mez's visit to FUMC Denton on September 12, when she'll join us to discuss her brand-new book, Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World.
Help support one of our local bookstores by buying your copy from Recycled Books! Call ahead to 940-566-5688 to add your name to their Jesus and John Wayne and pick up your copy for $18.95.
Plug In Party
August 16 & 23 | 9:30am-12:30pm | Miller Center
Come explore everything FUMC Denton has to offer—groups, classes, committees, and volunteer opportunities all in one place. Whether you're new here or you've been around for years and are looking for a new place to plug in, this is your chance to browse, ask questions, and sign up!
You'll find tables for United Women in Faith, Book Clubs, Church & Society, Sunday School Classes, Short-Term Classes, Small Social Groups, and more—with someone from each group ready to share their experience!
Sign up and you're entered to win a raffle prize! Plus, check out our FUMC Denton merch store while you're there.
Come find a place to belong. We'll see you there!
Trippers: Canadian Fall Foliage Cruise
The Trippers will be cruising and enjoying the Fall Foliage while exploring the east Canadian waterways and islands October 3 –13, 2026.
We will arrive in Quebec and have a day to explore Quebec City before sailing out the St. Lawrence River. We will cruise all around Novia Scotia while visiting Charlottetown, Sydney and Halifax. We'll be able to sail, relax and enjoy the fall leaves making our way around to Portland, Maine and Boston. We will be sailing on Princess Cruise lines and enjoy all the amenities of the ship.
Airfare is included. Reserve your space for the best cabins.
For reservations contact Grand American Tours: (800) 423-0247
Questions? Contact Candy Blackmon, (626) 644-4045
Queer Theology 101
Mondays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26
7-8:30pm • Flinn Hall
Glow invites you to a four-week class exploring what it means to be queer and Christian—without compromise. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions like “Can I be LGBTQ+ and follow Jesus?” or “What does the Bible really say about LGBTQ+ people?”—you are not alone, and you are not the first. Together, we’ll dig into scripture, unpack the “clobber passages,” explore inclusive readings, and reflect on how identity, gender, and sexuality intersect with faith.
Each session will include a short presentation followed by group conversations, led by queer leaders from Glow, including a breakout discussion group specifically for teenagers. Whether you’re deconstructing, reconstructing, or simply curious, you are welcome to join us! This space is created first and foremost for LGBTQIA+ people who are reconciling their faith and identity—but it’s also for the people who love them and are doing that work, too. Whether you’re queer, questioning, or a parent, grandparent, sibling, friend, or partner trying to understand how queerness and Christianity can coexist, this is a space to ask honest questions, explore new ideas, and discover what true affirmation looks like.
Come find community. Come ask your questions. Come see why we believe queerness is not only compatible with faith—but a holy reflection of the nature of God.
Hosted by Glow, a ministry created by and for LGBTQIA2S+ people, with support from a Ministry With Grant from the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Trippers: Ecuador & Galapagos Islands
This is a once in a lifetime adventure. The Trippers are going to explore and experience the Galapagos Islands. We'll fly into Quito, Ecuador and spend a day touring the city. The next day we will fly to Baltra Island to board the MV Galapagos Legend. Our ship will be home for the next 4 nights as we visit 5 of the Galapagos Islands.
Departure is November 3, 2026. This is an 8-day trip. The deposit is $600 per person; travel insurance is $675. Airfare is included in the price.
You may register online at https://res.premierworlddiscovery.com with the booking code #204851 or get your registration to:
Candy Blackmon
416 Hollyhill Ln.
Denton, TX 76205
Questions? Contact Candy Blackmon, (626) 644-4045
Trippers: New Year's Rose Parade
Happy New Year! The Trippers' are going to the 2027 Rose Parade. We will be flying to sunny Southern California to take in the parade on New Year's Day and view the floats up close the next day.
This trip includes visits to the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and Hollywood Blvd. We will also visit San Diego and have a Harbor Cruise before returning.
December 30, 2026-January 4, 2027
If you've always wanted to see and enjoy the fragrant Rose Parade, this is your trip! Price is $4399 pp double, deposit is $400, travel insurance is $399.
Questions? Contact Candy Blackmon, (626) 644-4045
Trippers: Washington DC
The Trippers are going to Washington DC. We hope to be able to enjoy the cherry blossoms along with all of the various historical sites and sounds. There will be visits to Arlington Cemetery, the Smithsonian Institution Museums, Ford's Theatre, Mt. Vernon and more. We will be taking a luncheon cruise on the Potomac River and view the monuments at night.
Come join us for history and fun. This is an easy tour for those who like a leisurely pace.
April 5, 2027-April, 10, 2027
$4099 per person double occup. roundtrip airfare is included.
Questions? Contact Candy Blackmon.
Trippers: The Ark Encounter
The Ark Encounter and Creation Museum will be the destination for the Trippers April 26-30, 2027.
We will be flying into Cincinnati to enjoy a dinner on a riverboat, visit the Ark replica at the Ark Encounter, the Creation Museum, and the National Air Force Museum. then we will venture on to Louisville, KY to see the Kentucky Derby Museum.
Cost is $2499 per person double occupancy or $2899 - single.
Come join us for a trip back in time.
Trippers: Kenya Safari
The Trippers are venturing out to the wilderness for a Camera Safari in Kenya, Africa. We depart Oct. 28, 2027 for 13 days of observing the exotic animals of Kenya in their natural habitat.
We will fly in and out of Nairobi along with 2 shorter flights within the country. A couple of highlights will be staying at the Amboseli National Park and Mt. Kenya Safari Club. This is an active trip with many different overnights and animal reserves.
Cost is $10,199 per person double occupancy.
The Trippers have 25 slots open, so reserve your spot ASAP. Questions? Contact Candy Blackmon.
Kids Against Hunger Food Packing Event
July 12 | 4–5:30pm | Monroe Gym, FUMC Denton
Join us as we come together to fight food insecurity and support children in Honduras! We’re partnering with Kids Against Hunger to pack 15,000 nutritious meals, and we need your help to make it happen.
This hands-on service event is open to volunteers of all ages and will take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Whether you come with your family, your small group, or on your own, you’ll make a tangible difference in the lives of kids in need. If you can’t stand, no worries, you can work from a chair! No registration required—just show up and we’ll guide the rest!
Middle School Mystery Trip Parent Meeting
This summer, middle schoolers are invited to travel to mystery location for a week of meaningful service and community impact from July 13-17! All parents of students going on this trip are invited to this information meeting to go over everything you need to know in Room 108.
For more information, contact Jack.
Mail Wanted for Middle School Mission Trip Team!
This summer, the middle school students of FUMC Denton will be traveling to a mystery location for the Middle School Mission Trip. While there, students will participate with different non-profits and ministries in the area that are doing really good work!
We are asking for church members to write letters to the students and adults that are participating on this trip to let them know their church is thinking of them. You can find a list of students and adults here. Please give letters to Jack by Sunday, July 12!
STUDENTS
Lillis Blake
Charlie Brown-Trigg
Chelsey Brown-Trigg
Drew Crawford
Ben Fisk
Daniel Garison
Titus Garison
Hank Mooney
Will Mooney
Evelyn Newton
Levi Smith
ADULTS
Marianne Brown-Trigg
Fara Crawford
Michael Crawford
Josh Huggins
Jack Payne
Thank you for your words that will encourage our Middle School Mission Trip team on their trip July 13-17!
Fun with the Pastors! (High School Only)
All high school students are invited to hang out with Pastors Scott & Raegan at Slick CIty on July 11 from 5:30-7:30pm! Registration is required and the cost is $25 per person. We’ll meet at Slick City.
Pickleball & Devotions
Students are invited to join us for a time of studying scripture and playing pickleball together! 6:30-8:30 in Monroe Gym. Don’t like pickleball? We will have other fun stuff as well!
New Sermon Series: Low & Slow
Summertime, sunny days, and smoke from the BBQ; it’s a common experience here in Texas, but this July, it’s also a metaphor for faith. BBQ pit-masters will tell you that the best meals are cooked “low and slow,” so what happens when we apply this principle to our spiritual lives? In a new sermon series called “Low and Slow,” we will spend some time at the backyard BBQ as we consider how the Christian faith shapes our responses to conflict, anxiety, the mundane, and community-building in the kindom of God. Join us on Sundays at 9 or 11 am to learn more!
July Mission Corner: School Supplies for Rivera Elementary School
It’s almost back-to school time! This month’s Mission Corner will help set up the teachers at Tomás Rivera Elementary School for another great school year.
Rivera Elementary is First UMC Denton’s Communities in Schools partner. It is a Title 1 School in Denton ISD and serves 650 students, southeast of downtown. We asked the teachers for their own back-to-school wish list. Here’s what they need:
Ticonderoga pencils
Scissors
Crayola Crayons 24-count
Washable markers
Expo Markers
Glue sticks
Plastic folders with brads
Facial tissue
Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
Copy paper
Ziplock bags-gallon size
Dry erase pockets
Thank you so much for your support! You may bring your items with you on Sunday mornings or drop them by the collection box in the entry way off the Ivey Garden during Office Hours, Monday-Wednesday, from 9-4pm and Thursday, 9am-12:30pm.
We have also made an Amazon Wishlist where you may ship items to the church. Thank you for helping say thank you to our teachers.
Woven Book Study
Curious how to raise your children with different theology than you grew up with? Looking to heal from some of the harmful theology you grew up with? Join Pastor Raegan for a 4 week book study on Woven by Meredith Miller. Participants are responsible for purchasing the book. Childcare is available except for the first meeting on July 1. We’ll meet at 6pm on Wednesdays July 1-22 in Flinn Hall Lounge.
Woven Reading Plan*:
July 1: Intro and Chapters 1-3
July 8: Chapters 4-6
July 15: Chapters 7-9
July 22: Chapters 10 & 11
*Reading plan could vary week to week depending on how fast we read or how much we discuss. Questions? Contact Pastor Raegan.
Community Dinner
Everyone is welcome to a church-wide community dinner on the 1st Wednesday nights of every month at 6pm in Miller Center!
Build deeper relationships in your church community and enjoy your dinner at the church. You can bring your own dinner, bring something to share with the community, or just come hungry—whatever works for you works for us!
There are lots of folks already here on Wednesday nights coming to choir, handbells, meetings, studies, etc. Feel free to come and then disburse to other Wednesday night activities. This will be come & go, no pressure to arrive at a specific time or stay long. See you there!
Bridgeport Summer Camp (Youth)
Join us at Bridgeport Summer Camp this summer! We will be going to Mixed Age 2 Camp on June 29-July 3! Contact Jack for more information.
Summer Choir
Ever thought about trying choir but weren’t ready for a full-season commitment? Summer Choir is the perfect opportunity!
Join us in the Sanctuary at 10:15 am on June 7, June 21, and June 28 to learn that morning’s anthem and sing in worship—no long-term commitment required. Music will be accessible and prepared during our brief rehearsal before the service.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer, a former choir member, or simply choir-curious, come as you are! No robes, no pressure—just the joy of singing together.
Come for one Sunday or all four—we’d love to have you!
June Mission Corner: Denton Water Project
June’s Mission Corner is collecting water bottles for the Denton Water Project.
Three times a day, dozens of volunteers with the Denton Water Project fill five coolers strategically placed around town with free water bottles and ice. In the summer months, they supply over 4000 bottles a week, including stocking our own Cooling Station on Sycamore Street.
Denton Basic Services developed the program in 2021 in as a collaborative effort with volunteers who also stock some of Denton’s Little Free pantries.
Help us keep our unhoused neighbors and those that work outside hydrated and healthy.
Thank you so much for your support! You may bring your items with you on Sunday mornings or drop them by the collection box in the entry way off the Ivey Garden during Office Hours, Monday-Wednesday, from 9-4pm and Thursday, 9am-12:30pm.
Musical Theatre Camp: The Big Show
You’re Invited to the Big Show!
Friday, June 26 at 6pm in the Sanctuary
Reception to follow in Miller Center
Join us for an unforgettable performance by the kids of our Musical Theatre Camp as they present Don’t Rock the Ark!—the timeless Biblical story of Noah and the Ark is told through the unique perspective of Mom and Dad Elephant (who, of course, remember it vividly). This 20-minute musical is full of energy and humor, and will be brought to life by our talented campers (1st–6th grade) under the direction of our Children’s Choir Director, Jamie Rives.
Come celebrate all their hard work and cheer them on! All are welcome—bring family, friends, and anyone who loves a good show.
Reception with treats and fellowship to follow in Miller Center. We can’t wait to see you there!
Youth: Whataburger Wednesday
Students are invited to join us for Whataburger Wednesdays—a laid-back evening of good food and time with friends! Whether you're a regular or joining us for the first time, this is the perfect chance to hang out, grab dinner, and just enjoy the summer together.
Meet us at Whataburger on Loop 288 on June 24 and July 29 from 6:30–7:30pm! Don’t forget to bring money for dinner! We'll see you there!
Summer Storytime in the FUMC Library
Wednesdays in June from 10-11am
FUMC Denton Library (located in Miller Center on the Mulberry Side of the church)
June 24 Theme—Amusement Parks + Carnival Games
Calling all kids and families! Join us for Summer Storytime at the FUMC Denton Library—a fun and interactive hour of storytelling, crafts, activities, and a light snack. Each week, we’ll dive into a new story and enjoy a simple hands-on activity to match. This is a free, come-and-go event—no registration required.
Summer Storytime is made especially for young children and their grown-ups. We can’t wait to spend some summer mornings reading, creating, and growing together!
Musical Theatre Camp for 1st-6th Grades
FUMC Denton is excited to offer a Musical Theatre Camp this summer, June 22-26! Kids will spend the week learning a musical made just for kids and full of excellent music! Music Theater Camp is for kids entering 1st-6th grade in the 2026-27 school year and will be led by our Children’s Choir Director, Jamie Rives.
Half Day Campers (includes daily snack and lunch on Friday):
Early Registration Fee (by March 22): $125/kid // $300 Family Max
Regular Registration Fee (by May 11): $175/kid // $400 Family Max
M-Th: 8:30am-Noon & Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm (Show Day)
Kids will enjoy mornings full of music, acting, dancing, set building, morning snacks, and more as they prepare for their big show on Friday night! Friday is a full day exception for all campers—lunch is included and they’ll spend the afternoon that day in dress rehearsals and preparing all the final touches for the big show.
Full Day Campers (includes a daily field trip, lunch, and snacks):
Early Registration Fee (by March 22): $250/kid // $550 Family Max
Regular Registration Fee (by May 11): $300/kid // $650 Family Max
M-F: 8:30am-5:30pm
Kids will enjoy all of the above as well as daily lunch and afternoon field trips Monday-Thursday. We’ve got exciting things planned, more information on field trips coming soon!
The Big Show!
Friday at 6pm in the Sanctuary with a reception to follow in Miller Center.
Parents are invited to see all the incredible work the kids have done this week and enjoy their performance! A reception in Miller Center will follow the performance.
If your family would like to participate, but you need financial assistance, please contact our Children’s Choir Director, Jamie Rives, at jrives@fumc-denton.com.
Summer Choir
Ever thought about trying choir but weren’t ready for a full-season commitment? Summer Choir is the perfect opportunity!
Join us in the Sanctuary at 10:15 am on June 7, June 21, and June 28 to learn that morning’s anthem and sing in worship—no long-term commitment required. Music will be accessible and prepared during our brief rehearsal before the service.
Whether you’re a seasoned singer, a former choir member, or simply choir-curious, come as you are! No robes, no pressure—just the joy of singing together.
Come for one Sunday or all four—we’d love to have you!
Trippers: Super Pickle
The Trippers are going for joyous afternoon in Richardson to see The Super Pickle.
It is a hilarious, musical parody with music and laughs for all at the Eisemann theatre on June 20th. It is $90 per person and includes transportation and the ticket. We will be going across the street after the performance to enjoy dinner together at Porta Di Roma, Italian restaurant, which will be on your own.
We will depart from the FUMC parking lot at 1:30pm. and should return around 8:00pm.
Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon.
Here's the sign up link along with the form to fill out.
Questions? Contact Candy.
Summer Storytime in the FUMC Library
Wednesdays in June from 10-11am
FUMC Denton Library (located in Miller Center on the Mulberry Side of the church)
June 17 Theme—Camping
Calling all kids and families! Join us for Summer Storytime at the FUMC Denton Library—a fun and interactive hour of storytelling, crafts, activities, and a light snack. Each week, we’ll dive into a new story and enjoy a simple hands-on activity to match. This is a free, come-and-go event—no registration required.
Summer Storytime is made especially for young children and their grown-ups. We can’t wait to spend some summer mornings reading, creating, and growing together!
Men’s Book Club
Join our next Men’s Book Club at Zera’s Coffee, 420 E. McKinney, Denton. The book chosen is: Horse: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks. Discussion will be encouraged and occasionally we may even talk about the book. Even if you don’t read, come and enjoy the fellowship. Please contact Bob Voss 972-965-9605 for more information.
Book Description: A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, a Pulitzer Prize winner braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history
Fun with the Pastors! (Middle School Only)
All middle school students are invited to hang out with Pastors Scott & Raegan at Andy B’s on June 14 from 5:30-7:30pm! Registration is required and the cost is $20 per person. We’ll meet at Andy B’s.
High School Mission Trip
High School Mission Trip | June 14–20, 2026
In early July 2025, San Angelo was devastated by catastrophic flash flooding—one of many communities struck by record rainfall that left over 1,000 homes with major damage and transformed familiar streets into impassable waterways. The road to recovery is long, and help is needed. This summer, high schoolers are invited to travel to San Angelo, Texas for a week of meaningful service and community impact partnering with Be the Neighbor.
Over the course of the week, your group will engage in hands-on disaster relief and recovery work. Students might help clear debris, assist with home repairs, distribute essential supplies, or support local shelters and disaster response organizations. Alongside the physical work, we'll hear directly from residents whose lives were upended by the flood and gain a deeper understanding of what long-term recovery truly looks like for a community.
Cost: $450 per person
This is more than a service trip—it's a chance for students to show up for neighbors in need, grow in their faith, and be the hands and feet of Christ in a place still finding its footing.
For more information, contact Jack.
VBS Sunday: Combined Worship
All are invited to join us on Sunday, June 14 at 11 AM in the Sanctuary for a special combined worship service celebrating VBS: Snowball Mountain Challenge! Our kids will lead us in music and share the joy of their weeklong adventure discovering that God is always with us. The Mosaic, Jesus Fuente de Vida, and Open communities are invited to worship together in the Sanctuary—there will be no services in Flinn Hall or Cole Chapel that morning. Don’t miss this joyful morning as we come together as one church family!
Joining Sunday
We’d love to walk this journey of faith with you! Becoming a member at FUMC Denton means committing to grow together through prayer, presence, gifts, service, and witness—never alone, always in community.
📅 Next Joining Day: June 14
Have questions? Email us here to learn more!
FUMC Denton goes to Pridenton Night OUT
Pride is here!!! Celebrate being queerfully and wonderfully made at Pridenton Night OUT at the Civic Center. This is Denton's annual celebration. It is free and open to the all. Learn more about upcoming Pride events at pridenton.org.
Our whole FUMC Denton family is invited to come out and celebrate pride with our LGBTQIA2S+ community. We’ll be handing out water, be smiling faces, have information about the church available for the community, and shining God’s love! You can sign up to volunteer or to donate water below!
Mail Wanted for High School Mission Trip Team!
This summer, the high school students of FUMC Denton will be traveling to San Angelo, Texas to help with relief work that was caused by the horrible flooding that took place last year.
We are asking for church members to write letters to the students and adults that are participating on this trip to let them know their church is thinking of them. You can find a list of students and adults on the back. Please give letters to Jack by Thursday, June 11!
STUDENTS ✨
Marley Anderson
Cindy Brown-Trigg
Shae Crawford
Georgia Hardin
Shelby Huggins
Charlotte Gibson
Sadie Dodge
Victoria Elling
ADULTS ✨
Jack Payne
Kaylee Buchanan
Brandy Gibson
Marriane Brown-Trigg
Thank you for your words that will encourage our High School Mission Trip team on their trip June 14-20!
Summer Storytime in the FUMC Library
Wednesdays in June from 10-11am
FUMC Denton Library (located in Miller Center on the Mulberry Side of the church)
June 10 Theme—Zoo
Calling all kids and families! Join us for Summer Storytime at the FUMC Denton Library—a fun and interactive hour of storytelling, crafts, activities, and a light snack. Each week, we’ll dive into a new story and enjoy a simple hands-on activity to match. This is a free, come-and-go event—no registration required.
Summer Storytime is made especially for young children and their grown-ups. We can’t wait to spend some summer mornings reading, creating, and growing together!
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13
June 8–11, 6–8pm For kids entering Pre-K through 6th grade in Fall 2026
Get ready to cool-off this summer at VBS! Inspired by the excitement of the Winter Olympics, kids will become Challengers—gearing up for snowy surprises, winter-themed games, and hands-on lessons about resilience and faith. Guided by Ollie the Arctic Seal, Challengers won't just be playing games; they'll be discovering how to draw strength from God through powerful Bible stories of courage and hope from both the Old and New Testaments.
Students going into 7th grade and up are invited to participate as Youth Helpers!
Also, all VBS families are invited to join us on Sunday, June 14 at 11am in the sanctuary for a special VBS celebration with the whole family!
Volleyball & Devotions
Students are invited to join us for a time of studying scripture and playing sand volleyball together! 6:30-8:30 in Monroe Gym. Don’t like Sand Volleyball? We will have other fun stuff as well!
Discovering Your Greatness: Women & Girls Luncheon
On June 7, the Encouragers Circle is sponsoring a luncheon following 11:00 worship for all the women and girls in the church. The theme is Discovering Your Greatness. Janet Fisher will be sharing a program she developed for the Jerri Savuto Girls in Kenya last summer focused on self-esteem and affirmations. It is a program for women of all ages. We'll have special activities for the girls to enjoy! Lunch and childcare are provided.
