This is an intentional safe space for our LGBTQIA+ only community to gather for real talk and to support each other. We’ll submit anonymous questions into a bucket and engage with them as a community. Pizza is provided! This Real Talk Y’all is open to anyone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Allies, we love you and we’ll see you at our other Glow events!

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!

On Sunday, March 30, our youth group will visit The Vintage assisted living community for an afternoon of fun, connection, and service. We’ll meet the residents, play bingo, and share conversations to brighten each other’s day. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to engage with older generations and spread joy through meaningful interactions.

Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Time: 12:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Transportation: Drop off and pick up at FUMC Denton—we'll take the church vans.
Lunch: Provided at the church after the 11:00 AM services before we depart

Let’s share kindness and connection across generations! For more details, contact Pastor David.

Throughout March, we're collecting essential supplies for Our Daily Bread (ODB) and our own First Meal ministry. This mission will culminate in two hands-on opportunities to serve at the end of the month.

Who We’re Supporting:

• Our Daily Bread (ODB) – A long-time partner of FUMC Denton, ODB provides housing, meals, and essential services to unhoused guests in Denton.

• First Meal – Our church’s ministry that serves breakfast every Sunday morning in Monroe Gym for those in need of a warm meal.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate Supplies – We are collecting much-needed items for both ODB and our First Meal supply closet. 

   • Hygiene Items: Travel-size body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes, Chapstick, tissues

   • First Aid & Comfort: Tylenol, twin-size sheets/blankets, standard-size pillows

   • Kitchen & Cleaning: Napkins, sugar, vinyl gloves, rubber gloves, laundry detergent, trash bags

   • Clothing Essentials: New men’s and women’s underwear, new/gently used bras

2. Volunteer to Serve – Sign up to serve at one (or both!) of these mission opportunities:

   • Saturday, March 29 – Volunteer for the mid-day shift at Our Daily Bread.

   • Sunday, March 30 – Help with First Meal. We need 3-4 volunteers to prep and serve breakfast from 6:30–8am.

Sign-up sheets are available in Miller Center and Flinn Hall. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ together—thank you for shining God’s love into every life!

Youth Visit to Kol Ami Synagogue for Shabbat Service 

On Friday, March 28, our youth group will visit Kol Ami synagogue for an evening of learning, reflection, and community. This experience is part of our year-long journey to deepen our understanding of God by exploring different faith traditions. Shabbat services offer a unique opportunity to witness how another community worships the God of Abraham, fostering respect and interfaith connection.

Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Kol Ami Synagogue
Transportation: Drop off and pick up at FUMC Denton, we'll take the church vans.
After-Service Activity: Ice cream outing (bring money for your treat!)
Dress Code: Please wear jeans and a nice shirt. No shoulder-less tops, short skirts, or shorts.

No registration required. Contact Pastor David for questions or more details.

Book Study with Pastor Raegan – I’ve Got Questions by Eric Hicks Moon

Do you have questions about faith, doubt, and life? You’re not alone! This April, Pastor Raegan is leading a book study on I’ve Got Questions by Eric Hicks Moon, a thought-provoking read that embraces curiosity and deepens our understanding of faith.

We’ll meet Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM, with a mix of in-person and virtual gatherings:

📍 March 26 – Kickoff Gathering at Zera Coffee

💻 April 2 – Zoom

💻 April 9 – Zoom

💻 April 16 – Zoom

💻 April 23 – Zoom

📍 April 30 – Closing Gathering (Offsite)

Join us for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and space to explore your faith in a welcoming community. 

🔗 RSVP for location details and Zoom link!

Join us each Wednesday during the season of Lent for a brief service of Midday Prayer. We’ll be meeting at Noon in Cole Chapel on March 26 and April 2 & 9. All are welcome! 

Come and watch a powerful reproductive rights documentary screening

What does the fight for women’s health and reproductive rights mean to you? Imagine stepping into the heart of a landmark legal battle that has shaped the landscape of these rights in Texas. The documentary Zurawaski v. Texas takes you through the complex, emotional, and often contentious journey surrounding abortion laws and the ongoing struggle for reproductive health.

On Tuesday, March 25,  at 7:00 pm, the powerful story of this case unfolds at the Denton Wesley Foundation, 1501 Maple St, Denton, TX 76201. You’ll witness the legal and social battles that have forever impacted the fight for reproductive rights. After the film, there will be a conversation about its significance and what it means for us today.

The evening will include light refreshments and a chance to reflect on the history and future of this crucial issue. It’s a moment to engage, learn, and think about the ongoing conversation surrounding reproductive rights.

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

March 24: The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row, Anthony Ray Hinton

Over the last few months, we’ve seen more and more new faces at FUMC Denton, and that’s something to celebrate! With this growth comes a huge opportunity to extend radical hospitality and make sure everyone who walks through our doors feels truly seen and welcomed.

Right now, we especially need volunteers during Mosaic and Open to help create that warm, inviting space we’re all about. Pastors Raegan and Scott are hosting a quick info session during the 10 o’clock hour on Sunday, March 23, to share how you can be part of this important work.

Serving doesn’t have to be complicated—one of the easiest ways to give back is by showing up on Sunday mornings to help make church a place where people feel at home. Join us and see how you can plug in and be part of the exciting things happening at FUMC Denton! Hope to see you there!

Enjoy a family-friendly dinner night out with your church family! Meet us at Mellow Mushroom off the Square and treat yourself to an easy dinner out and visit with other FUMC Denton families. All are welcome!

High school seniors and seniors-to-be (grades 11 & 12) are invited to join us for an exciting afternoon at Top Golf, followed by dinner and a special planning session for Graduation Sunday on May 18. This is a great opportunity to celebrate, connect, and prepare for this meaningful milestone together. Don’t miss this fun and memorable event!

💲 Cost: $30 per person
📅 RSVP by: Monday, March 17

For questions, contact Pastor David.

Join us each Wednesday during the season of Lent for a brief service of Midday Prayer. We’ll be meeting at Noon in Cole Chapel on March 12, 19, & 26 and April 2 & 9. All are welcome! 

Join our next Men’s Book Club at Zera’s Coffee, 420 E. McKinney, Denton. The book chosen is: The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides. 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 “thrilling and superbly crafted” (The Wall Street Journal) account of the most momentous voyage of the Age of Exploration, which culminated in Captain James Cook’s death in Hawaii, and left a complex and controversial legacy still debated to this day.

Chickasaw Cultural Center

**Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025**

**Departure: 8:30 AM from FUMC-Denton**

The trip includes transportation, museum entrance fees, and a special Chickasaw lunch.

Join us for the Tree Sisters Celebration at the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the cultural home of the Chickasaw people. This unique destination is a special place where the culture of the Chickasaw people comes to life through play, creativity, cooking, dance, and song.

Contact Happy Carrico for more information.

Youth groups from Lewisville, Flower Mound, Denton, and Carrollton will meet at Flower Mound UMC for a meal, games, and worship together. We will try to build the world's largest nine square game and hear an inspiring message from Maggie Proshek. We'll leave FUMC at 5pm to travel together and return by 8pm.

Community in Conversation Book Club Gathering at Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences (221 Hickory St.)

Join us for the inaugural Community in Conversation—Denton Book Club as we dive into “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson. This powerful and thought-provoking book examines the hidden caste system that has shaped America, drawing parallels between social hierarchies in India, Nazi Germany, and the United States.

What to Expect:
✅ Guided conversation on key themes
✅ Thought-provoking questions to spark discussion
✅ A welcoming space for diverse perspectives

This will be a safe, open, and engaging discussion where we explore Wilkerson’s insights and reflect on how caste structures impact our own community right here in Denton. Whether you’ve studied racism your whole life or are just starting, your voice is welcome!

Join us each Wednesday during the season of Lent for a brief service of Midday Prayer. We’ll be meeting at Noon in Cole Chapel on March 5, 12, 19, & 26 and April 2 & 9. All are welcome! 

Dive into the final book of the Bible, Revelation, and uncover its rich meaning beyond common misconceptions. Together, we’ll explore its powerful imagery and messages, sorting through what you may have heard and taking a deeper, closer look at what it truly says. Join us as we engage in thoughtful discussion and discover how this profound book speaks to us today.

Jesus wasn’t crucified for being agreeable. His ministry disrupted the status quo, confronted religious and political power, and called people to choose a different way—a way that still challenges us today.

This Lent, join us for Holy Rebellion: When Faith Disrupts Our World, a deep dive into the Gospel of Luke, where Jesus refuses to settle for the world as it is and instead reveals the world as it could be. Through powerful stories—being cast out of his own hometown, healing the outcast, challenging empty religious rules, and even stopping his own disciples’ violence—Jesus calls us to a faith that is bold, courageous, and radically different. Are we ready to follow him?

Join us Sundays in Lent at FUMC Denton as we explore what it means to rebel against the ordinary in pursuit of God’s extraordinary Kindom!

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.

Spring 2025 Topics:

• February 6—Method to the Madness: John Wesley and the Foundations of Methodism

• March 6—Gosh Daring: Fictional Blasphemy

• April 3*—Father Abraham Had Many Sons: Abrahamic Religions

• May 1*—It's the End of the World as We Know It: The Apocalypse

*April and May topics tentative and may switch.

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

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.

Join us for worship at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary to begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This service will include the imposition of ashes and focuses on centering ourselves as we prepare to journey with Jesus to the cross and ultimately his resurrection on Easter morning.

Childcare will be available for ages 0-4. Please enter the church through the Mulberry door that can be found on the Mulberry Street side of the church in the center of the building. The elevator is on the left and the Sanctuary and childcare are on the 2nd floor. Parking is available in the church lot on the corner of Industrial and Mulberry and along Mulberry Street.

This service will be live-streamed on YouTube. For those of you joining from home, you are welcome to use any other household item as ashes—some popular choices include glitter, chalk, spices, and dirt for self-imposition at home. We hope you will join us for worship as we begin the season of Lent together!

Join us for a special edition of our Community Dinner on Wednesday, March 5, at 5:30 PM in Miller Center as we make space for the 6:30 PM Ash Wednesday service. Come share a meal and meaningful conversation with your church family before we enter this sacred season together.

Bring your own dinner, bring something to share, or just come hungry—whatever works for you works for us! After the Ash Wednesday service, stick around for desserts and fellowship as we reflect on the journey of Lent together. This is a come-and-go gathering, so arrive when you can and stay as long as you’d like.

We look forward to sharing this time of community, worship, and reflection with you!

Join us at Noon in Cole Chapel to begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday. This service will include the imposition of ashes and focuses on centering ourselves as we prepare to journey with Jesus to the cross and ultimately his resurrection on Easter morning.

Please enter the church through the Cole Chapel door that can be found on the corner of Locust and Sycamore Streets or the breezeway door on the Sycamore Street side of the church under the breezeway. Parking is available in the small lot behind True Leaf on Sycamore Street.

We hope you will join us for worship as we begin the season of Lent together!

Got real questions you don’t always get to ask in a faith community? Join us as we draw your anonymous questions from a bucket and dive into honest conversations together—plus pizza! All are welcome!

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection and spiritual growth. But what exactly do we do during Lent, and why does it matter? Join Josh Taylor as he unpacks the meaning behind our Lenten practices at FUMC Denton and how they help deepen our faith journey.

Throughout March, we're collecting essential supplies for Our Daily Bread (ODB) and our own First Meal ministry. This mission will culminate in two hands-on opportunities to serve at the end of the month.

Who We’re Supporting:

• Our Daily Bread (ODB) – A long-time partner of FUMC Denton, ODB provides housing, meals, and essential services to unhoused guests in Denton.

• First Meal – Our church’s ministry that serves breakfast every Sunday morning in Monroe Gym for those in need of a warm meal.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate Supplies – We are collecting much-needed items for both ODB and our First Meal supply closet. 

   • Hygiene Items: Travel-size body wash, toothpaste, shampoo, bar soap, toothbrushes, Chapstick, tissues

   • First Aid & Comfort: Tylenol, twin-size sheets/blankets, standard-size pillows

   • Kitchen & Cleaning: Napkins, sugar, vinyl gloves, rubber gloves, laundry detergent, trash bags

   • Clothing Essentials: New men’s and women’s underwear, new/gently used bras

2. Volunteer to Serve – Sign up to serve at one (or both!) of these mission opportunities:

   • Saturday, March 29 – Volunteer for the mid-day shift at Our Daily Bread.

   • Sunday, March 30 – Help with First Meal. We need 3-4 volunteers to prep and serve breakfast from 6:30–8am.

Sign-up sheets are available in Miller Center and Flinn Hall. Let’s be the hands and feet of Christ together—thank you for shining God’s love into every life!

FUMC Denton is partnering with Tomas Rivera Elementary to provide grocery store gift cards for families whose children depend on the school breakfast and lunch programs for meals when school is in session. Feeding children during spring break, March 10-14, is a challenge for food insecure families. 

To participate, you may:

• Give Kroger or Walmart gift cards in any dollar amount $50 or less. Please write the value on the gift card. You may drop gift cards in the offering plate on Sunday mornings or at the Ivey Garden entrance to FUMC Denton during business hours.

• Donate money through fumcdenton.com/give and select “General Missions” from the drop-down menu or mail checks to FUMC Denton. Designate funds to general mission with "February Mission Corner” in the memo line both online and via check.

Our Church and Society’s Speakers’ Series continues with Dr. Maria Dixon Hall, Chief Diversity Officer of Southern Methodist University. In her presentation, “From Babel to Pentecost: Moving Beyond DEI,” Dr. Dixon examines how the contentious debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) stem from a flawed framework developed over the past 40 years. Drawing on the biblical stories of Babel and Pentecost, she explores how Cultural Intelligence can help us transcend division and work together authentically in a diverse world.

Dr. Maria Dixon Hall is an Associate Professor of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs at Southern Methodist University (SMU) and serves as the Director of Mustang Consulting and an Altshuler Distinguished Teaching Professor. She is also the Senior Advisor to the Provost at SMU. Her research focuses on organizational strategy, power, identity, and culture within corporate, nonprofit, and religious organizations. Her work has been published in leading academic journals, including Management Communication Quarterly, Southern Journal of Communication, Liturgy, and the Journal of Communication and Religion. As a recognized leader in organizational consulting, Dr. Dixon founded mustangconsulting, an SMU-based communication firm where top students provide strategic consulting for clients such as Southwest Airlines, Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Ugandan American Partnership Organization, and the United Methodist Church. Dr. Dixon has received multiple teaching and service awards, including the Golden Mustang for Outstanding Teaching and Research, the Willis M. Tate Award for Service to Students, and SMU’s highest honor, the “M” Award for exceptional service to the university. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia, a Th.M. and M.Div. in Theology from Emory University, and a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Alabama.

WHEN: Tuesday, February 25 at 7pm

WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Denton, 201 S Locust St., Denton, TX 76201
in the Sanctuary, located on the 2nd floor on the corner of Locust & Mulberry.

ENTRY: Please enter through the doors at the intersection of Mulberry and Austin Streets (wheelchair accessible)

PARKING: FUMC Denton offers parking behind the church, accessible from Mulberry Street, and in the lot on Sycamore Street. Accessible parking spaces are available on Mulberry Street.

This free event is open to both the FUMC Denton congregation and the wider community. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join the United Women in Faith (UWF) Book Club for an engaging, monthly gathering of readers exploring powerful stories and diverse perspectives. Meeting on Zoom on the 3rd or 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm (unless noted otherwise), the Book Club dives into selections from the UWF Reading Program. Each book offers unique insights into themes of spiritual growth, social action, leadership development, nurturing community, and mission education. Participants can enjoy biographies, memoirs, and novels that foster lifelong learning and a deeper understanding of faith in action. All members of the congregation are welcome to join and explore books for all ages available through the UWF Reading Program.

February 24: All That is Secret, Patricia Raybon

Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert

📅 Sunday, February 23 | ⏰ 4:00 PM | 📍 FUMC Denton Sanctuary

Experience the powerful fusion of jazz and sacred music in Duke Ellington’s Sacred Concert, presented by the FUMC Denton Chancel Choir and talented UNT Jazz Musicians. Under the baton of Dr. Joshua Taylor, Director of Worship & Music at FUMC Denton and Instructor of Sacred Music Studies at UNT, this performance brings to life one of Ellington’s most profound works.

This special event will feature arrangements and a pre-concert lecture by Tito Charneco, a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in Jazz Saxophone at UNT. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to witness a masterpiece that seamlessly blends the spirit of jazz with the sacred.

Free and open to all—invite friends and family!