ADULT MINISTRIES
On the third Saturday evening of each month, there is a gathering at FUMC-RR to play bridge. If you would like to join us, reach out to Joyce Patschke.
Game Day: February 24
All are invited to join in an afternoon of fun and games at FUMC-RR! We normally meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 pm in room 127, Feel free to bring your own drink (if you would like one) and games to share. Some games will be provided but it is always exciting to learn how to play new games! We just want to have some fun!
Wednesday morning Women’s Bible Study
The Women’s Wednesday morning Bible Study, led by Janet Reynolds and Patti Maund, meets at 9:30 on Wednesdays in room 232. They they are studying Heaven by Jennifer Rothschild.
Wednesday Evening Women’s Bible Study
The Praise and Prayer Sisters, meet at 6:30 pm in Room 127. They are studying Looking for Lovely by Annie Downs. or more information, email womensbiblestudypm@fumc-rr.org.
Joy of Bible Art Journaling
The Joy of Bible Art Journaling is a class to engage with scripture by creating and documenting your reflections with art in your Bible.
Thursdays at 10-11:30 am in Bldg 5, room 122. Click here to register.
Heart to Heart Quilting Ministry
Join us in this amazing ministry!
In 2025, 682 quilts were delivered to both local Dell Children's Hospitals and Texas Children's Hospital - Williamson County. Quilts were also provided to children in crisis at the Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center, Families in Transition & Foster Care, Rainbow Room, and Wonders & Worries.
A special highlight from 2025 was Santa helping to deliver 50 Baby’s First Christmas quilts to children in the hospitals this past December. Quilters created 68 quilts in January alone and we would love for you to come check us out! Email quilters@fumc-rr.org.
Quilters strive to follow the example of the Lord Jesus Christ to comfort the afflicted by providing quilts to children ages 17 years and younger with catastrophic illnesses or in difficult social situations. They pray as they stitch love into every quilt. Join the quilters on Thursdays at 9:30 am or 5:30 pm at 115 Winsted House on our campus.
If you have never quilted, we will teach you. If you already have basic sewing or quilting skills, we will help you get started making children’s quilts. You don’t need to bring any supplies to your first meeting. We will supply what you need to get started. Come and join us…morning or evening! For more information, email Quilters@fumc-rr.org.
fUMC CRAFTERS ministry
The Crafters are working to create cute items for their Spring Sale, which will be Sunday, May 3rd.
The Crafters would like to thank you for your support of their Craft Sale on November 2nd. They were able to raise $3,379! for two groups: Saint Louise House is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of women and their children moving from homelessness to healthy independent lives. Caritas of Austin believes that when every person has a stable place to call home, they can realize their full potential & contribute to our community. We build well-being by making sure that people have a safe home, access to healthy grocery, jobs that provide a reliable living wage & educational opportunities to learn life skills.
Crafters use their crafting talents to create items for the spring and fall craft sales to monetarily support First Church and community organizations through mission projects. They meet on Tuesdays (except the 3rd Tuesday) from 9:30 am - 12 noon, at 115 Winsted House on our campus. For more information email crafters@fumc-rr.org.
Belong…Believe…Become
Our creative member, Posy Lough, would like to share this counted Cross Stitch project she created in honor of the Heart to Heart Quilters' 25th anniversary. The pattern is Belong...Believe...Become, a phrase that celebrates First United Methodisct Church of Round Rock. If you enjoy counted cross stitch, download the pattern here or pick up a pattern from the sanctuary Welcome desk.
Good News Sunday School Class
The Good News class is studying Unafraid: Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times by Adam Hamilton.
All ages are welcome in person or by Zoom! We meet in room 122 at 9:40 am each Sunday!
Journey in Faith Sunday School Class
The Journey in Faith Sunday School class meets each week in room 127. It is made up of adults and seniors but new members are always welcome. Journey in Faith is currently doing a study entitled, This study is titled "That the World May Know" and uses the format of short video clips in various parts of the Holy Land followed by explanation of the cultural and religious significance of that area and what happened there either at the time of Jesus or before or after. They are currently studying "God Heard Their Cry." It focuses on what life was like for the Hebrews while they were in bondage in Egypt and what God had to do to get them out of Egypt and to also get "Egypt" out of the Hebrews.
Paths to Positive Living Sunday SChool Class
Paths to Positive Living (PPL) is a mixed-age adult Sunday School class and life group that studies the writings of contemporary Christian authors who apply Biblical principles to real-life issues we face daily at different stages of our lives. Each week group moderators take turns leading discussions, intercessory prayer, praise reports, and group fellowship. The class meets in person as well as via Zoom from 9:40-10:40 a.m. in Rm. 145 of the Adkins Bldg.
Our current study will conclude this Sunday, February 22nd. It is The Gospel of John by Amy-Jill Levine.
Our Lenten study will begin on March 1st. It is The Grace of Les Miserables by Matt Rawle. In this six-week study, author and pastor Matt Rawle dives into six ideals found in the story—grace, justice, poverty, revolution, love, and hope—each represented by a character in Hugo’s story. As these imperfect and relatable characters interact, we can see how these ideals work together (perhaps even in spite of each other) out in the world.
It’s time to plan 2026! We met on February 8th to begin planning the remainder of 2026 and through Easter of 2027. We are reviewing suggested studies and will meet again on March 8th after 11:00 service to choose our studies and complete our calendar. We still have lots of studies that need review. If you are willing to review a study and give us your recommendation, let Laura know. It is not required that you read the entire study, just enough to get an idea whether it would be suitable for our class. Many thanks to everyone who has already volunteered.
Visitors and guests are always welcome. Y’all come!
The Belles Fellowship Group
The Belles is a fellowship group for widows and caregivers, both members and nonmenembers of FUMC-RR, who get together the first Monday of each month for lunch and visiting. Their next meeting is Monday, March 2nd. Email Janet Reynolds for more information about the destination.
Women’s Fellowship for Missions
Are you looking to be part of a sisterhood that meets monthly? Women's Fellowship for Missions (WFM) works to identify needs in our community. WFM is a women’s group of the church banding together for spiritual fellowship and common service in missions.
This group usually meets on the third Tuesday of the month, The morning group meets at 9:30 am and the evening group meets at 6:30 pm. Both groups meet in Building 5, room 234. The next regular meeting will be March 17. If you are interested in joining this women’s service group in 2025, email womensfellowship@fumc-rr.org. Meetings will be streamlined, with refreshments only on special occasions. Please bring whatever you want to drink.
UMM Wednesday Morning Breakfast
The UMM are producing some good home cookin'! We would like to invite those men interested in the Christian fellowship, service opportunities, and spiritual growth UMM offers to come join us. Each week the kitchen crew prepares a full breakfast with bacon/sausage, biscuits and homemade gravy, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and hot coffee. Come see and be part of what the men are doing for our church and its mission! We meet every Wednesday in the Family Life Center at 6:15 am with breakfast at 6:30 am. Not an early riser? There is also a group of United Methodist Men that meet for breakfast on Tuesdays at 8:00 at Juarez Bakery in Round Rock.