EVENTS

ONGOING

Women's Bible Study

September 9 - November 4, 2026, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

Join us once again for a Women's Bible Study led by the dynamic duo of Peggy and Kim!  This fall, the group is reading Luke in the Land: Walking with Jesus in His First Century World, by Kristi McLelland. The group begins on September 9th and will meet every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:30 pm through November 4th.

Book Description: The four written Gospels describe Jesus's time on earth: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The Land-the place Jesus walked and taught during His earthly ministry-is often referred to as the 'fifth Gospel'. The land speaks in its own way and reveals a deeper understanding of the life of Christ.

Through seven sessions revealing snapshots from the Gospel of Luke, join Kristi McLelland to explore the fifth Gospel together. Challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus in video teaching sessions that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. See how Jesus brought true hope to the world by following His footsteps in the Gospel of Luke.

Youth Sunday Night Society

Every Sunday Night, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Sunday Night Society is a space for the youth of our church to gather together on Sunday evenings with their church friends.  This is also a great opportunity for teens to invite their friends to church to come check out what Hachie Youth is all about.  Teens in grades 6 to 12 meet on Sunday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 pm.  We will meet in the church basement - enter through the front doors of the church!

OCTOBER

Confirmation Begins

October 4, 2026, 12:15 pm

Youth confirmation is a structured process of education and mentorship in which baptized adolescents learn the foundations of the Christian faith so they can publicly affirm it and become full, professing members of the church. 

Youth who participate in the confirmation process will attend class with Ms. Kennedy throughout the year in preparation for Confirmation Sunday on April 18, 2026. Class takes place directly after worship on the following Sundays:

Online Grief Support Group

Starting Oct. 7, 2026, 6:30 - 8:00 pm

Grief doesn't wait for a convenient time or follow a schedule.  Whether your loss happened last month or many years ago, if your heart feels heavy right now, you don't have to carry it alone.  Especially as we approach the holidays. The Horizon Texas Conference is starting a free online grief group, a safe space to process loss, share your story, and begin healing alongside others who understand.
This group is open to everyone and anyone navigating grief, whatever form it takes. Together, we'll create space for honesty, support, and hope.  We'll meet weekly for seven weeks, with a special session at the midpoint dedicated to grief during the holidays.

Wednesdays | Weekly | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
October 7
October 14
October 21
October 28: "Grief During the Holidays" session
November 4
November 11
November 18

Children's Sabbath

October 11, 2026, 8:30, 11:00 & 11:15 am

This month, our annual Children's Sabbath is on October 18th.  Children's Sabbath is an ecumenically celebrated weekend committed to educating the congregation about the state of today’s children and families in America. Children provide leadership through music and reading of scripture. Please join us in all three services for this special Sunday.

Care Services Workday

October 14, 2026, 12:30 - 2:00 pm

Our monthly workday at Care Services is on October 14, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Volunteers meet to sort donations at the food pantry at 1208 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165.

First Monday Coffee

October 5, 2026, 6:15 pm

Our Rooted Women's Ministry coffee is moving to Mondays! Mark your calendars for October 5th for our First Monday coffee meet-up!
Rooted Women's Ministry is a place for women in their 20s-40s to gather and enjoy life together.

Ladies Night Out!

October 17, 2026, 7:00 pm

Join us for a ladies' night out at Roma's Italian Restaurant.  If the weather is nice, we'll try to sit on the rooftop patio! RSVPs are required for the reservation.  Please RSVP by October 14th to communications@fumcwaxahachie.org or in the Rooted Facebook group.

Worship Outside the Walls

October 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

WOW (Worship Outside the Walls) is a Sunday morning event in which volunteers serve others in work projects or bring worship outside the church walls to those in the community who often can't come to church. WOW reminds the entire church of our calling and mission statement to serve others and disciple believers.  Registration is LIVE!  Please sign up for a project site and sign up to bring items for breakfast!

Pop-Up Food Pantry

October 24, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Our Pop-Up Food Pantry is on-site at Care Services, 1208 Ferris Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165 on the fourth Saturday of each month. 
Volunteers distribute food on a first-come, first-served basis.  For those interested in volunteering to help run the food pantry, please sign up at the link below.

Youth Bake Sale

October 25, 2026, 8:15 am - 12:15 pm

On Sunday, October 25th, our FUMC Youth Group is hosting a bake sale fundraiser.  Come grab some homemade sweet treats any time Sunday morning before or after worship.

Pumpkin Party

October 28, 2026, 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Pumpkin Party is happening on October 28th!  This event is fun for all ages!  We'll have a trunk-or-treat event, games, bounce houses, a free meal, and SO MUCH CANDY!  Mark your calendars and plan to join us.  This event also requires volunteers!  We need trunk hosts, help setting up and cleaning up, and help making and serving dinner.  We need youth volunteers to help us run our games! You can sign up to volunteer at the link below.

NOVEMBER

SAVE THE DATE

Put these November dates on your calendar!

November 1: All Saints' Day

November 8: Veterans Breakfast

November 15: Blood Drive & Stewardship Sunday

Blue Bag Sunday

November 1, 2026

 Blue Bag Sunday is a way for our church to supply a large amount of food donations to Care Services food pantry leading up to the holidays.  Bags will be distributed on Sunday, October 4th. Bring your bags back full of holiday staples like stuffing, yams, green beans, etc.  Care Services asked us to focus especially on 4 oz. packages of INSTANT MASHED POTATOES.  We want to collect 500 packages!  Thank you for making Blue Bag Sunday a success year after year! Bags should be returned by Sunday, November 1st.

Quarterly Blood Drive

November 15, 2026, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

 Save the date for our next Blood Drive on November 15. Registration will open in October.