Want to talk about real stuff that you don't always get to talk about in a faith community? Join Krystal & Scott at 6:30 pm in Flinn Hall for a conversation about your real questions. And pizza. We throw questions into a bucket, then draw them out anonymously and engage them as a community. Together we have an amazing, uplifting and informative time talking real talk! Questions? Reach out to Krystal. This Real Talk Y’all is open to all!

Trippers Trips Meeting
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: Miller Center

Join the Trippers Travel Group for an afternoon of connection, community, and travel inspiration! We’ll gather to hear about upcoming trips, enjoy fellowship, and share in the excitement of planning adventures together.

Tea and coffee will be provided—just bring your own lunch and settle in for good conversation and shared adventures. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the group, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Trippers’ activities and spend time with friends.

No cost and no registration required—just come ready to socialize and dream about where the next trip might take you!

This is an intentional safe space for our LGBTQ+ only community to gather for real talk and to support each other. We’ll hang out, have pizza, and submit anonymous questions into a bucket and engage with them as a community. Pizza is provided! This group is open to anyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Glow by Open is sponsored in part by a Ministry-With Grant from the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Glow is a space designed specifically by and for LGBTQIA+ folks to come together in creative, Christ-centered community. No matter your doubts or questions, you are welcome here!

Advocacy in Denton: Let’s Make Good Trouble
Sundays, November 9 & 16 | 10am | Room 205

Want to make a difference in our community? Join us for a two-part workshop on how to engage effectively in local government and public advocacy. On November 9, we’ll explore where your voice and service are most needed—city and county boards, commissions, nonprofits, and public meetings. On November 16, we’ll focus on public speaking skills, equipping you to share your message with confidence in both small groups and larger audiences. Together, we’ll also consider how these tools connect to the pressing issues our church cares about. Come learn practical ways to put your faith into action and help shape our community for good.

Everyone deserves to experience the joy of Christmas morning! The Salvation Army Angel Tree program helps provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of thousands of families around the country each year. FUMC Denton is invited to fulfill the Christmas wishes and needs for individuals that are here in Denton or the surrounding area. Through your kindness and generosity, you are making a difference for someone who needs your help at this particular time in their lives. This year FUMC Denton has adopted 220 angels.

Pick up an angel tag anytime in the first three weeks of November to provide Christmas to a child in our community. The joy of sharing and giving back in this season is a true gift—and it is a joy to care for resilient families in our community in a time when they would not otherwise have gifts at Christmas.

We will have a Christmas tree up with Angel tags at the church, each tag representing one child and their requests. Pick up Angel tags on Sundays November 9, 16, & 23. Please return your Angel’s gifts UNwrapped to the church by Sunday, November 30. 

Every year, artists from across Denton donate unique, handmade items in support of a local non-profit.

Your donations of jewelry, textiles, pottery, or other handicrafts can make a real difference in your community.

All proceeds from this year’s Community & Congregational Artisans booth will support Friends of Shiloh Garden, which combats food insecurity by growing and donating fresh produce to local food pantries and charities.

Alternative Gifts Fair: November 7-9, 2025
Friday: 5-8pm / Saturday: 9am-3pm / Sunday: 9am-1pm

Questions? Contact us here.

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!

Pub Theology is a group for folks with questions about God and life. We meet at a local bar for a discussion-based group. Leaders lead a mini presentation on the topic and what history, the Bible, and other theologians may have to say about it. Our questions examine the topics through the lens of the individual’s life experiences in the group.

Fall 2025 Topics:

• September 4 (Thursday)—Let’s Get In Reformation: The Protestant Reformation

• October 6 (Monday)—Cult Classic: Christian Cults and Fringe Groups

• November 3 (Monday)—God, Gold, and Glory: Christianity and Colonialism

• December 1 (Monday)—Whose Holiday Is It Anyway?: Outside Influences on Christianity

Location: Miss Angeline's, 125 E. Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

Time: 7pm

Age limit: If you’re under 21 but would like to attend, please check in with Alyssa.

Parking: There's street parking and a parking lot located directly across the street from Miss Angeline's.

Accessibility: There is a ramp on the Oak Street side of Miss Angeline's. There is a chance we will be outside, depending on the weather, but most often we will be meeting in the red room in the center of the venue (directly in front of the restrooms).

Restrooms: There are two gendered bathrooms.

NA options: Non-alcoholic options are available.

We’re asking everyone who considers FUMC Denton their church home to fill out an Estimate of Giving card for the upcoming year. Your estimate helps us plan for ministry and mission in 2026. You can find all the details and submit your card online at fumcdenton.com/generosity.

From Shadows to Saints: All Saints Day Worship featuring Mozart’s Requiem
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 6:30pm
First United Methodist Church of Denton | Sanctuary

Join us for a powerful All Saints Day worship experience featuring Mozart’s Requiem, performed by a full orchestra and choir under the direction of Dr. Josh Taylor. Through hauntingly beautiful music and sacred liturgy, we will honor the lives of the saints who have gone before us and reflect on the mystery of life, death, and hope.

This moving worship service is the culminating event of From Shadows to Saints: Exploring the Sacred through Sound and Study, a three-day symposium co-sponsored by FUMC Denton, the UNT Sacred Music Program, and the Presbyterian Association of Musicians South Central Region.

Free and open to the public. All are welcome.

Tuesday, October 28 | 5-8pm | d20 Tavern

Looking to connect with other young adults? Come join us at the d20 Tavern for a fun evening with board games and conversation. Admission is $5/person and outside food is encouraged. We hope to see you there!

Questions? Contact Cheyanne.

Celebrate Halloween at FUMC Denton’s annual Trunk or Treat rain or shine! This free community event will feature festival games, a bounce house, decorated trunks, and of course—plenty of candy. All are invited to take part in the fun—whether you’re coming to trunk-or-treat, play games, or simply enjoy the celebration, there’s something for everyone. If it rains, we’ll move indoors!

As part of our tradition, we’ll also “Share the Harvest” by collecting non-perishable food items. This year, all canned goods will be donated to Rivera Elementary School for their Thanksgiving week, alongside turkeys sponsored by our Missions Team.

We are incredibly excited to provide this free opportunity to our community. At FUMC Denton, we believe that all really means all—every age, race, gender, identity, ability, and creed is beautifully and colorfully made and of sacred worth. We cannot wait to welcome you!

Join our next Men’s Book Club at Zera’s Coffee, 420 E. McKinney, Denton. The book chosen is: Tower of Basel: The Shadowy History of the Secret Bank that Runs the World by Adam LeBor. 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: Tower of Basel is the first investigative history of the world's most secretive global financial institution. Based on extensive archival research in Switzerland, Britain, and the United States, and in-depth interviews with key decision-makers -- including Paul Volcker, the former chairman of the US Federal Reserve; Sir Mervyn King, governor of the Bank of England; and former senior Bank for International Settlements managers and officials -- Tower of Basel tells the inside story of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS): the central bankers' own bank.

Join us for the 6th Annual Pumpkin Games with FUMC Denton Youth! All 6th-12th graders are invited to Avondale Park from 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of fall fun. We’ll meet for dinner and to play baseball with pumpkins, launch them from slingshots, and do some pumpkin bowling. We can’t wait to see you there!

We can’t wait to shine God’s love in our community again this Halloween! As we get ready for our annual Trunk or Treat event, we will need lots of candy. You can donate money for us to purchase candy, bring candy donations to the church, OR you can use our handy Amazon Wishlist to send candy straight to the church. Thank you for your generosity that will bring joy to so many kids in our community!

Join us for our annual churchwide Tailgate Party before the UNT vs. UTSA football game! Come enjoy food, fellowship, and Mean Green spirit as we gather at the Blue Lot for a come-and-go tailgate starting at 11:30am The game kicks off at 2:30pm—so wear your green, bring your energy, and enjoy a fun afternoon with your church family! Please purchase a ticket if you plan to attend the game.

Want to talk about real stuff that you don't always get to talk about in a faith community? Join Krystal & Raegan at 6:30 pm in Flinn Hall for a conversation about your real questions. And pizza. We throw questions into a bucket, then draw them out anonymously and engage them as a community. Together we have an amazing, uplifting and informative time talking real talk! Questions? Reach out to Krystal at kstroud@fumc-denton.com. This Real Talk Y’all is open to all!

This is an intentional safe space for our LGBTQ+ only community to gather for real talk and to support each other. We’ll hang out, have pizza, and submit anonymous questions into a bucket and engage with them as a community. Pizza is provided! This group is open to anyone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community.

Glow by Open is sponsored in part by a Ministry-With Grant from the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. Glow is a space designed specifically by and for LGBTQIA+ folks to come together in creative, Christ-centered community. No matter your doubts or questions, you are welcome here!

Community in Conversation invites you to join others in our community to share a meal and authentic conversation about race and relations. We believe we have more in common than we often realize and through structured dialogue using trained facilitators, participants will be able to share their stories and experiences with each other in a safe and open environment.

• When: Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 4-6pm

• Where: First United Methodist Church, Miller Center | 201 S. 
Locust St, Denton, TX 76201

  • Please use the tunnel door at the intersection of Mulberry and Austin streets (wheelchair accessible)

• Cost: Free (donations are always welcome to fund future events)

We hope you'll join us for an opportunity to listen to each other, learn from each other, and share our experiences in a safe and honest way that we may use these conversations to build and strengthen our community.

This program is a continuation of FUMC Denton’s focus on ending racism and building a loving community by breaking down barriers, learning from each other, and seeking justice.

We are partnering with Project Unity/Together We Dine to host this event.

Another way to further the conversation:
Join us for the Community in Conversation Book Club | 3rd Saturdays, Monthly, 5-7 PM | Patchouli Joe’s Bookstore. Currently Reading: The Science of Racism by Keon West. No time to read? Join the discussion anyway!   

Methodism 101: A 4-week Class starting October 12 in Room 108
Curious about what makes Methodism unique? Join us for Methodism 101, a four-week class exploring the core of our tradition. We’ll dive into Methodist theology, explore our rich history, and unpack how our leadership structure shapes the church today. Whether you’re new to faith, new to the Methodist church, or just ready for a refresher, this class is a great way to deepen your understanding and connection.

Join us for an information session with Denton ISD leadership on Proposition A, the 2025 Tax Ratification Election for Denton Independent School District. Representatives from DISD will present clear, factual information about Proposition A, explaining how the process works, what is included on the November 4, 2025, election ballot, and what it means for school funding in our community.

The session will also highlight the district’s priorities in three key areas: teachers and staff support, safety and security, and student programs and enrichment. This event is open to the whole church and community members who want to better understand this important election.

We look forward to hosting our Denton ISD leadership, our church family and our community to learn how we can support our public schools.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 6:30–8pm | Flinn Hall, FUMC Denton (Sycamore Street side of church)
Childcare is available with RSVP to Pastor Sheryl.

Come informed and empowered to engage with your community about our schools’ future.

Pub Theology is a group for folks with questions about God and life. We meet at a local bar for a discussion-based group. Leaders lead a mini presentation on the topic and what history, the Bible, and other theologians may have to say about it. Our questions examine the topics through the lens of the individual’s life experiences in the group.

Fall 2025 Topics:

• September 4 (Thursday)—Let’s Get In Reformation: The Protestant Reformation

• October 6 (Monday)—Cult Classic: Christian Cults and Fringe Groups

• November 3 (Monday)—God, Gold, and Glory: Christianity and Colonialism

• December 1 (Monday)—Whose Holiday Is It Anyway?: Outside Influences on Christianity

Location: Miss Angeline's, 125 E. Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201

Time: 7pm

Age limit: If you’re under 21 but would like to attend, please check in with Alyssa.

Parking: There's street parking and a parking lot located directly across the street from Miss Angeline's.

Accessibility: There is a ramp on the Oak Street side of Miss Angeline's. There is a chance we will be outside, depending on the weather, but most often we will be meeting in the red room in the center of the venue (directly in front of the restrooms).

Restrooms: There are two gendered bathrooms.

NA options: Non-alcoholic options are available.

Are you new to FUMC Denton or interested in learning more about getting involved? Join us for "Coffee with the Pastors" during the Sunday School hour in Room 108. This is a perfect opportunity to meet our pastors, hear about the many ways you can connect, ask questions about our church and membership. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee, great conversation, and find your place in our vibrant community. We look forward to getting to know you better!

The Bible is full of stories that comfort, inspire, and guide us. But it’s also filled with stories that are confusing, unsettling, even downright weird. From giant sea creatures to vengeful bears, mummies, and goat-like brothers, these tales can leave us scratching our heads. Why are they in Scripture? What do they reveal about God? Should we be afraid—or is there something deeper happening?

Join un Sundays in October at 9am or 11am as we dive into some of the strangest and spookiest stories in the Bible and discover that even in the weirdest places, God’s light, love, and redemption shine through.

We’re canceling Community Dinner on Wednesday, October 1. The City of Denton’s Pumpkin Drop kicks off spooky season that evening at 6pm, and Denton ISD is also hosting a district-wide band event at 7pm. With so much happening in our community that night, we know many of you will be out enjoying those events, so we’ll take a break and see you at the next 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!

Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29
7-8:30pm • Flinn Hall 

Glow LGBTQIA+ Ministry 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 LGBTQIA+ and follow Jesus?” or “What does the Bible really say about LGBTQIA+ 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 and supported by Pastors Scott and Raegan. 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 LGBTQIA+ people, with support from a Ministry With Grant from the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Churc