Welcome To Arapaho United Methodist Church

At Arapaho UMC, you are truly welcome - just as you are.
We are an affirming Christian community where faith is not about having all the answers,
but about asking meaningful questions together.
Here, you’ll find room to grow, to heal, and to belong.

We believe that following Jesus means deepening relationships, showing up for one another, and working for justice and compassion in our world. Whether you’re single, partnered, raising kids, deconstructing your beliefs, or rediscovering hope, there’s space for you here. We gather to encounter God through sacred rituals, honest conversation, acts of service, and the shared journey of being human.
No one has it all together - but together, we glimpse something holy.

Sunday Worship - You Are Welcome!

You're invited to worship with Arapaho United Methodist Church in the Sanctuary each Sunday at 11:00 am. Our services include liturgy, prayer, hymns, and a message from one of our pastors. A designated masked seating area is available, and childcare is provided for children ages 2–11.

You can also worship online at 11:00 am by visiting www.arapahoumc.org/watch, where you can interact with others during the service. The service is also available on YouTube starting at 11:00 am or anytime during the week. Click here to watch last week’s service.

Upcoming Events & Service Opportunities

Events Calendar

Jul 13

A Visitor's Gathering

Jul 17

Faith & Grief Luncheon

Jul 26

Austin Street Food Service

Aug 7

Backpack Bash Event

Aug 9

Texas Impact Learning Event

View Our Full Calendar

Read, Listen & Share

Blog

Influencers: A Summer Reading List

At Arapaho UMC, we believe faith is not something we inherit and protect, but something we live, wrestle with, and grow into. This summer, our worship series Influencers: Voices That Shaped Our Journeys invites us to listen to the theologians, poets, activists, and prophets who have helped many of us reconstruct faith after seasons of doubt, disillusionment, or change.

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Why Is a Church Talking About the Baggage That Comes from Belief?

It might seem strange at first but why would a church talk openly about the baggage that sometimes comes with belief? Isn’t church supposed to be the place where belief is celebrated, where doubt is hushed, and where the answers are already settled?

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How To Talk To Kids About The Easter Story

As we approach Easter, I’ve heard from several parents wondering how to talk with their children about the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Honestly? Easter is at the heart of the Christian story—but it can be a hard one to share with kids. There’s life and death in it. Pain, power, and mystery. Some families believe it happened exactly as it’s written in the Bible. Others see it as a powerful story of love and renewal, whether or not it happened just that way.

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10-Day Generosity Devotional

Generosity is about more than giving—it’s a way of living that aligns us with God’s abundant love, helping us see the world through a lens of gratitude, compassion, and purpose. By exploring stories like Zacchaeus, the light of the world, the feeding of the 5,000, and the ten lepers, we will reflect on how generosity shapes our hearts, connects us to God’s vision, and brings healing to our lives and communities. This series invites us to step beyond fear and scarcity into a life of abundance and joy.

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The Songs of Christmas: A Devotional Journey

Welcome to The Songs of Christmas, a four-week devotional series designed to guide you through the Advent season with reflections on beloved Christmas carols and scripture. Each week, we’ll explore a different song and theme, considering how these timeless hymns reveal truths about God’s love, presence, and peace in our lives.

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Day School Named Best In Richardson

We are thrilled to announce some exciting news—Arapaho Methodist Day School has been honored with a Silver Award in the Dallas Morning News Best in DFW Choice Awards! This recognition is a direct reflection of the outstanding dedication and commitment of our teachers, staff, and families to providing an exceptional early childhood education experience.

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Back To School Prayers Of The Community

At AUMC, we are are praying for everyone heading back to school. We asked parents, teachers, nurses, ministers, professors, administrators and all of those involved with school to write prayers for us to consider.

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Announcing A New Pastor

Rev. Jonathan Perry, an Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, has been appointed as Senior Pastor of Arapaho United Methodist Church. Jonathan and his family come to our church from First United Methodist Church of Denton, TX, where he served as Executive Pastor of Strategic Leadership and Pastor of Open Worship. His ministry has been marked by a dedication to creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity, fostering vibrant faith communities where all are welcome and find belonging and sacred purpose.

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Advent: A Holy Invitation

Three and a half weeks before my firstborn child was due to arrive, I spent the day on the couch. We were deep into the month of July in one of the hottest Texas summers on record. I had finished my last year of teaching, knowing I would not return in the fall, and had nothing to do but prepare for this baby.

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We Need Music More Than Ever

For twenty years, I worked as a musician in various health care settings, serving through community music programs, ensembles, as a singer-songwriter and as a Certified Music Practitioner. With guitar, percussions, songbooks and flutes in hand, I visited diverse patient populations in hospitals, nursing homes, hospices, memory care units and psychiatric facilities.

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