Ministries - First UMC Duncanville TX

First United Methodist Church Duncanville believes the involvement in the life of our church helps you grow in your faith.

Our goal is to provide an encouraging and inclusive place for anyone to learn and experience God throughout all walks of life.Our church vows make it clear that we as a congregation will work together to support and nurture the Christian faith to all.To reach this goal we offer many different opportunities to guide your spiritual formation.

Contact the church office at 972-298-6121 with any questions or if you are interested in joining one of our many wonderful groups.

United Methodist Women

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ: to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Click here to visit our United Methodist Women’s Page.

United Methodist Men

The United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spirituality and to seek daily his will. FUMCD UMM invite all men to join us for annual retreats, pancake breakfasts, skeet shoots, and many other opportunities for fellowship and service. Click here to visit our United Methodist Men’s Page.

Sunday School Classes

Classes are provided for adults of all ages. Groupings are based on age and interest. All classes for children are located in the Wesley Building and Asbury Buildings. Click here to view our Sunday School Classes.

Here at FUMCD we believe that the involvement of youth in the life of our church fosters growth and vitality in both our youth and our church.

The youth here at FUMCD are very active through worship, missions, fellowship, small groups and fun. In addition to our trips and events throughout the year, the youth meet weekly from 6-8pm on Sundays in 414 (youth house) and from 6-8pm on Wednesdays in the Gym and Chapel.

For more information contact Bridget Maloney, our Director of Children's Ministries, via this form, or by calling 972-298-6121.

Check us out on Facebook — Facebook.com/groups/fumcdyouth

Click here to go to the FUMCD Youth Google calendar

Family Sunday School during Shelter-In-Place

Sunday School is going strong! We’re taking advantage of this unique season with our families to do Sunday School together.

Get the Family Sunday School here!

Sunday Mornings

Sunday School
10:00-10:55 a.m.
Classes for 4 years – 6th grade
Nursery available Sunday mornings for birth – 5 years
Wesley Building

Children’s Church is available for during the services

children standing in front of the stage singing during Children's Church

New Sunday Evening Children’s Schedule

Our new Sunday meeting time is 4:30-5:45. Children will begin with choir from 4:30-5:10 and will then have Kids for Christ (Bible study, games etc.) from 5:10- 5:45. This new schedule will allow children to be home for Sunday dinner with their families! We will continue meeting in Wesley as we did in the fall. For more information about Children’s Choir contact Betsy Lippens and for more information about Kid’s for Christ contact Bridget Maloney

Mission Statement

Following God’s guidance and taking direction from scripture, we will be involved in efforts which:

Spread news of Christ’s unconditional and redeeming love in word and in service to those in need at home and around the world,
Work to alleviate deprivation and suffering through ministries with the poor, the sick, the oppressed, victims of disaster and with the weak and vulnerable,
Support United Methodist missionaries and agencies as well as persons in our local church family who are engaged in mission work. We encourage all to be involved in serving others.

OPEN TABLE All Welcome, Drive through only

Open Table is an opportunity for a free meal and conversation held every Saturday night of each month at 5:00 p.m. to 6: p.m. in Alexander Gym. This meal is open to the public and all are invited. It is a growing mission where different classes and groups of the church serve meals on Saturday evenings. Children are entertained and care packages are given out.