Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

December 24, 2025 @ 5:00 & 7:00 pm

Remember the reason for the season, and celebrate by being in the right place on Christmas Eve. Our Christmas Eve services are among the most beautiful and well-attended of the entire year. Come join us as we gather to thank God for the gift of Jesus our savior! If your family is in town, bring them along! There’s nothing quite like experiencing Christmas Eve at First UMC!

Free Community Christmas Lunch

December 25, 2025 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

To sign up to volunteer to help make and serve the meal, click the volunteer button.

To sign up to receive a Christmas dinner, click the Request a Meal button.

Pop-Up Food Pantry

December 27, 2025 @ 10:30 am

Give the gift of time this holiday season! The Pop-Up Food Pantry is calling for volunteers on December 27 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Join us in making a difference by lending a hand to distribute essential food items to those in need. Your commitment for just a few hours can bring warmth and nourishment to families facing challenges this holiday season. 

First Wednesday Coffee

January 7, 2026 @ 6:15 pm

Rooted Women's Ministry is a place for women in their 20s-40s to gather and enjoy life together.  On the first Wednesday of each month, we gather during children and youth midweek at Fresh Market Coffee.  Our next gathering is Jan. 7th from 6:15 to 7:15 pm.

Women's Bible Study

January 7 - February 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Peggy Linguist and Kim Elmore are back in the new year with a new women's bible study on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 7:30 pm.  The study begins on January 7 and runs through February 25.  The group will meet in the FUMC Chapel.  We will center our study on, Jesus and Women by Kristi McLelland.  You can purchase a book at the link below.
The group is open to women of all ages.  Please feel free to bring a friend! We are asking everyone to view a video at home before each class, to allow more time for discussion.  More details on that to come!
Let us know if you can come!  We hope you say yes:).  Email Peggy at peggylinguist@gmail.com.

Children & Youth Midweek

January 14  @ 6:00 pm

Our Wednesday night Children and Youth midweek program returns for the new year!  

Midweek is a time of fun, friendship, and faith.  Kids ages 3 (potty-trained) to High School grade join together to share a meal, then separate into their age groups. We meet most Wednesdays during the school year.  Dinner is provided

Drop-off is at the back side of the main building at the Family Life Center.

Grief Suport Group

January 15 - March 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm

Life After Grief is an 8-week grief support group led by Rev. Karen Rigby.   Support groups help those who grieve by introducing them to others who have had similar experiences and feelings. The group also provides emotional, physical, and spiritual support in a safe and nonjudgmental environment.   The group will meet weekly on Thursdays, starting January 15th and continuing through March 5th, from 6:00–7:30 pm.  
The group is using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s workbook “The Understanding Your Grief” as a resource.  There is a registration fee of $32 to cover the cost of supplies.  Please register using the link below.

Waxahachie Care Work Day

January 13, 2026 @ 9:30 am

Our monthly workday at Waxahachie Care is on Tuesday, January 13th. Volunteers meet to sort donations at the food pantry at 9:30 a.m. at 1208 Ferris Ave, Waxahachie, TX 75165.

We are always accepting donations for the food pantry. You can bring your donations to one of our two donation carts at the church on Sundays or during the week, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pop-Up Food Pantry

January 24, 2026 @ 10:30 am

NEW LOCATION! Beginning in January, FUMC will host its Pop-Up Food Pantry on site at Waxahachie Care, 1208 Ferris Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165.  We will continue with the existing schedule 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, volunteer registration is coming soon!

Youth Winter Camp

February 6th - 8th

We are opening signups for Winter Camp! Winter Camp is a weekend camp held at Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, TX. Students will have an amazing weekend meeting students from other churches, worshiping, and participating in activities. If you sign up through the church, your cost will be discounted. You can sign up with the QR code or the button below!