First UMC, Dallas

A United Methodist Worshipping Community | Creating space for belonging, purpose, justice, and joy to magnify God's love for all ⭐️

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

A Carly Simon song?? In worship?? Our Chancel Choir sang it beautifully on Sunday and we are so grateful for their offering of special music for us to meditate on. We invite you to listen to it and share it with a friend, today!

https://t.co/g6Dzu4yOd6

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

"Say yes to God all you want. The vineyard doesn't care about your answer. It needs your hands." The father never asked for a yes. He asked for the work. Are your hands dirty? #ParticipationRequired #FUMC Dallas

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Happy Sunday!! We can't wait to worship with you at 10:30a (Modern) and 11a (Traditional) for week 3 in Participation Required. ⭐️

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Stop packing your metaphorical suitcase! True growth and faith often begin when we say 'yes' before having all the answers. What are you waiting for? #FaithJourney #EmbraceTheUnknown #PersonalGrowth #SayYes

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

"The grace of God has already gone ahead of you into whatever this week holds." Jesus sent the 72 out empty-handed — not unprepared, but trusting. What are you still trying to pack before you say yes?

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth" is always a crowd pleaser, but it's even more special when our Chancel Choir sings it! Listen to it, meditate on it, and share it with a friend, today!

https://t.co/uwqUg2Xppz

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Happy Sunday, friends! ☀️ We're in week 2 of Participation Required! Rev. Mitchell Boone will preach in both Modern (10:30a) and Traditional (11a). We can't wait to worship with you, in person and online!

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

You can't grow spiritually in isolation. Real transformation happens together. Personal discipline alone isn't enough to become like Christ. It requires social holiness. #SpiritualGrowth #Community #FaithJourney #PersonalDevelopment

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

We hope today you'll enjoy this beautiful piece of the "Prayer of St. Gregory"

https://t.co/Z4vi8yDkkR

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Spiritual growth does not happen in isolation. You cannot sanctify yourself one good habit at a time, alone with your app and headphones in. Faith curved inward eventually serves only yourself. Welcome one another as Christ welcomed you. Participation required.

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Wow - what a way for the choir to come back from the summer! Thank you, Chancel Choir, for sharing "One Faith, One Hope, One Lord," with us!

https://t.co/q73fPqw2iH

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

We constantly seek self-improvement—better parents, leaders, or Christians. But what if even our faith becomes about *our* growth, turning inward? This ancient concept explains why. #SelfImprovement #FaithJourney #ChristianLife #InwardFocus #PersonalGrowth

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

@skurpscoffeeco will be in the Atrium THIS Sunday! 💜 We can't wait for some great drip coffee in the building and specialty drinks at the Skurp's Cart!

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Mercy, once it shows up, cannot stay contained. It cracked the walls of Jericho, survived a nation of liars, and by the last chapter had changed God's voice from command to invitation. That is not a loophole. That might be the whole gospel.

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Wow! Karen, Terra, and Rachel stunned us on Sunday with this piece. Thank you, ladies! We hope you'll listen to it again and again this week.

https://t.co/sqFrksdzt2

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Faith fused with national identity, and national identity dictating belonging – this isn't a new idea, but the oldest one, draped in patriotism. Christian leaders are still claiming America as a 'chosen nation,' making political power a holy mandate.

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

Grant and Tracy gifted us with this beautiful music on Sunday! Thank you both for sharing God's gift of music with us.

We will be listening to it again this week, and you can too!

https://t.co/8TEftKv5Ka

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

We're not just studying a book, but a weapon. Scripture is still used to harm today, a habit Western Christianity hasn't outgrown. Christian nationalism cloaked in faith is rising, using commands of destruction as devotion. This isn't ancient history; it's happening now.

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

"The book of Joshua isn't a manual for how Christians should treat people. It's a mirror — showing us what happens when we convince ourselves God is on our side in a land dispute. Read it like a warning label, not a blessing."

[First UMC, Dallas @FUMCDallas]

We all draw lines, deciding who's in and who's out. Where in your life are you doing this? Recognizing these lines is the first step to truly engaging with this week's lessons. #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth