The Birthday Bash
Start the year with a celebration that’s all about you and the incredible people who make up our community! After worship on Sunday, January 19, the Fellowship Hall transforms into a festive space for a birthday bash that’s as unique as each person in the room. It’s a time to connect, laugh, and share a meal with others who share your birthday month.
Ash Wednesday At AUMC
The Arapaho United Methodist Church community warmly welcomes you to embark on the Lenten journey. The Ash Wednesday worship service will provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in meaningful readings, uplifting songs and the chance to receive ashes - a symbol of the start of Lent.
Youth Fundraiser
Looking for an easy and delicious way to support our youth? Join us for a spirit day at Pei Wei and help Arapaho UMC students take a step closer to their 2026 mission trip.
On Sunday, February 22, after worship, head over to Pei Wei at 1425 East Renner Road and enjoy a meal with friends or family. When you place your order, simply present the fundraiser flyer, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to support our youth mission trip.
This fundraiser only works if we show up together—we need to raise at least $250 for the donation to be activated. Every meal counts, whether you’re grabbing lunch, dinner, or something in between.
So make plans to eat out for a good cause, bring the flyer with you, and help our students continue growing in faith, service, and leadership beyond our walls. Your support makes a real difference!
(Be sure to have the flyer ready to present at checkout so your purchase is counted.)
Easter Egg Hunt
What does the North Lawn at AUMC look like when it is sprinkled with easter eggs? Come find out on March 24 at 12:15 pm. There will be separate egg hunts for different age groups including toddlers, lower elementary and upper elementary.
Maundy Thursday Service
On the night before his death, Jesus knelt in humility, broke bread with his friends, and gave them a new commandment: to love one another as he had loved them. Maundy Thursday is a night of deep meaning—a call to embodied love, service, and communion.
Good Friday Service
Good Friday is a night of deep sorrow and profound meaning—a night when love was condemned, justice was denied, and hope seemed lost. Yet even in the darkness, the light is not fully extinguished.
Vital Conversations On Immigration
Vital Conversations on Immigration is a five-week, Zoom-only series designed to create space for thoughtful learning, faithful reflection, and honest conversation. Beginning Monday, January 27, from 7:00–8:30 PM, this series will explore immigration not simply as a political topic, but as a deeply theological and spiritual concern rooted in the Christian story.
Austin Street Food Service
The Austin Street team is preparing again to make, deliver and serve food. All of your help is greatly appreciated.
Book Group: Brown Church
You’re invited to gather on Wednesday, January 22, from 6:30–8:00 PM for an evening of conversation, learning, and community as we discuss Brown Church: Five Centuries of Latina/o Social Justice, Theology, and Identity by Robert Chao Romero. We’ll meet at Spin Pizza on Campbell Road near US-75 to share a meal and meaningful dialogue together.
Youth Fundraiser
Support Arapaho Youth while enjoying a great meal at Birdcall on Belt Line! On Wednesday, January 15, a portion of all sales will help fund our 2026 Summer Mission Trip.
Film Watch & Discussion Group
On January 14 and January 21, from 6:00–8:00 PM in Room 40, come for an evening of shared viewing, conversation, and community. This is a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering. Bring your own dinner, settle in together, and enjoy watching for about an hour, followed by 30–45 minutes of guided discussion.
Electronics Recycling Drive
Do you have old, defective, obsolete or spare electronics at your home or business you need to get rid of? This is your opportunity to do so in a way that is environmentally friendly, provides a little income for church ministries, and serves as a potential tax deduction for donors. Collection boxes will be set up near the church office starting on January 5.
Staff Gift
AUMC has a long-standing tradition to show gratitude to the church staff by a monetary Christmas gift.
Sunday Brunch
As the year comes to a close, we’re setting aside our usual Sunday worship service for something a little different—and deeply meaningful. On Sunday, December 28 at 10:00 am, you’re invited to gather with the Arapaho UMC community for a warm, welcoming church-wide brunch in place of our regular 11:00 am worship.
Candlelight & Carols Service (7:30 pm)
Join Arapaho United Methodist Church for Christmas Eve on December 24 at 7:00 pm for an in-person or online worship service experience with carols and candlelight.
Christmas Eve Family Service (5:00 pm)
You’re invited to celebrate Christmas Eve at Arapaho United Methodist Church — a joyful, family-friendly service (at 5:00 pm) that welcomes all ages to share in the wonder of the season.
Special Holiday Service
Each year at the Winter Solstice, the Arapaho community gathers in a "Service of Longest Night." This service helps us share in the remembrance of those who passed over the year, and acknowledges the loneliness and grief that can accompany our lives during the festive holiday season.
Christmas Concert
The holidays are a time for joy, connection, and music! On Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 pm, the Arapaho UMC Sanctuary will come alive with a special evening concert celebrating the spirit of the season.
Breakfast With Santa
Start your holiday season with a magical morning at Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, paired with a cozy hot chocolate bar that’s perfect for the whole family.
Giving Tuesday At AUMC
As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to continue a generosity tradition at Arapaho UMC. #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to support the important work God is doing through the missions and ministries at Arapaho and you are invited to consider making a special end-of-year gift to help support the church as we enter the Advent season together.
ESL Info Session
Have you ever wished you could connect more easily with your immigrant neighbors—but weren’t sure where to start? On December 1, from 6:30-8:00 pm, come be a part of an evening of learning and inspiration as we explore how Arapaho UMC can partner with La Mirada and the Richardson Adult Literacy Center to launch an ESL (English as a Second Language) program in our community.
Border Pilgrimage Reflections
What happens when faith meets the border? This fall, Pastor Cathy joined a group of about fifteen members from our Let’s Talk Race ministry on a pilgrimage to El Paso and Juárez—a journey of listening, learning, and witnessing the complex realities of life along the U.S.–Mexico border.
Meal & A Movie
On Friday, November 21 at 5:30 pm in Room 40, come gather for Meal and a Movie, featuring the beloved classic It’s a Wonderful Life. Bring your favorite dish, snack, or dessert to share as we enjoy a relaxed potluck-style dinner together before the movie begins. Then settle in with friends—new and old—for a heartwarming story that reminds us of the power of kindness, community, and the impact one life can have on so many others.
Book Discussion Group
You’re invited to join us for an evening of conversation and connection over dinner at Manny’s Tex Mex (Coit & Campbell Roads) on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm. We’ll be discussing Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm, a short and engaging book by Rev. John Elford, retired elder from University UMC in Austin, Texas.
Early Childhood Education Advocacy Event
Earlier this year, Arapaho UMC partnered with Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI) as part of a growing movement of local congregations working together to address issues like early childhood education, housing, and immigration. Since then, Arapaho members Paula Hall and Flip Miller have been actively supporting DAI’s early childhood education team.
Pickin' Circle
Do you have a song that’s carried you through hard times, lifted your spirit, or reminded you of what matters most? Or maybe you just love to play, listen, and be part of the music. You’re invited to join our Pickin’ Circle…
Parenting Workshop
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and most challenging callings in life. Every parent knows the push and pull of wanting to nurture with love while also setting firm boundaries. Add the complexity of trying to stay on the same page with a spouse or partner, and the work can feel overwhelming. But what if there were tools to help you find clarity, unity, and hope along the way?
Watch Party: Freedom Rising Conference
We will not meet the rise of white Christian nationalism with silence or compliance. Now is the time for people of moral courage, spiritual imagination, and radical love to come together. A multiracial, multifaith, intergenerational movement must rise—committed to justice, compassion, and strategic resistance.
Saint Art
Grief has a way of lingering quietly within us—sometimes too tender to touch, sometimes too heavy to name. But art can open a gentle door. It gives us space to feel, to remember, and to honor the people and stories that have shaped our lives.
Anti-Defamation League Presentation
You’re invited to take the next step on that journey at our October gathering of Journey Toward Racial Justice on Sunday, October 26, at 12:20 pm (after worship) in Room 40.
The Bible On Broadway: Wicked
The curtain rises again for week two of Bible on Broadway! This Sunday, we step into the world of Wicked, the untold story of what it means to be misunderstood—and how love and compassion can transform even the most unlikely hearts. Together, we’ll look at the story of Elphaba and Glinda through the lens of faith, friendship, and redemption, discovering how God works in unexpected ways to bring light where the world sees darkness.
Trunk Or Treat
On Saturday, October 25 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, come enjoy a fun night for the family in the AUMC parking lot. Get in costume, bring your own basket and come collect candy from the uniquely decorated trunks. This is free event provided by the Arapaho Families Ministry. So pack up your kids or grandkids and come enjoy a night of fun.
The Bible On Broadway: The Wizard Of Oz
Follow the yellow brick road with us as Bible on Broadway returns to Arapaho UMC! This year, we begin our journey with The Wizard of Oz on Sunday October 19 at 11:00 am, exploring what it means to search for courage, heart, and home. Through scripture and song, we’ll reflect on how faith guides us when we feel lost, how community reminds us we’re never alone, and how God’s grace can always lead us home. The Bible On Broadway: The Wizard of Oz is Sunday, October 19 – 11:00 am either in-person or online at arapahoumc.org/watch
Texas Impact Event
Join us on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 12:30–2:00 pm in Room 1 for an informative session with Rebecca McElwain from Texas Impact. Rebecca will provide an overview of the 17 constitutional amendments that will appear on the November ballot, helping us engage with clarity and intention.
Let's Talk Race: A 5-week Group
Talking about race isn’t easy, but it is essential. This five-week series, Let’s Talk Race: A Beginner’s Guide to Conversations about Race, offers an accessible introduction to the spiritual, historical, and societal impacts of race in America—and within the church.
Pumpkin Patch Opens
Fall fun begins at 11:00 am on Saturday, October 4, when the Arapaho UMC Pumpkin Patch officially opens!