Reno First United Methodist Church

Once Yearly Quilt Sale
2023-10-22 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
Reno First Church Quilters are ready to share the beauty of their work. The sale is happening after the morning services in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go to support the United Methodist Committee on Relief – an agency of the United Methodist Church responding to people in crisis from disasters – recently flooding in Florida, fire in Maui, earthquake in Morocco. People in crisis need prayer AND realtime resources.

Candy Corn Carnival - Family Event
2023-10-29 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Enjoy a free, fun-filled carnival with games and activities, food, raffles, prizes and, of course, CANDY! Expect to have a great time and to hang around for a while. Wear a costume to church and join us in the fellowship hall wear we all act like kids in a candy store. You may be entered in a drawing for an extra treat and photo opportunity.

All Saints - A Special Service of Remembrance
2023-11-05 11:15 - 12:00 UTC
Now that restrictions on gathering are lifted, we have the opportunity to remember those that died without a memorial services during the pandemic. It will happen on all saints day, November 5th, 2023 at 11:15am. The regular All Saints services are happening during our usual service times. This is a special service with music and prayer which will last 45 minutes and lift the names and lives we have lost without due ceremony into our loving God’s eternal embrace.

Interfaith Dinner & Dialogue
2023-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | McKinley Arts & Culture Center, 925 riverside dr, Reno, Nevada, 89523
Join us for an opportunity to know and love our neighbors. We are bringing Dr. Zeki Saritoprak to discuss the intersection of faith traditions through Mary, the mother of Jesus. We will have dinner together in the Halal tradition. There is no charge for this event. But sets are limited. Call 322.4564 today.

Hanging of the Greens
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
This is a family event. We decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. We drink hot coco and listen to Christmas carols together. Many hands make light work, and it is always fun to see this beautiful church transformed for the celebration of the birth of Christ.

Church Conference
2023-12-02 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
Over soup and fellowship, we celebrate the 2023 year of ministry and elect officers to lead us into the years coming up. This is an annual Methodist tradition.

Christmas Special Services
2023-12-20 08:00 - 23:30 UTC
These are our special services this season. Our normal Sunday services are happening too. It is an exciting week. We have so many ways to celebrate the love of God in a community of faith committed to inclusion and compassion.

Blue Christmas
2023-12-21 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
There are times in our lives when the message of Christmas we most need to hear is a message of hope and compassion. We all experience loss and grief, and we know that God brings comfort to the heavy laden. If this is a year for you and your loved ones need to to rest in the arms of God’s compassion rather than trying to match the mood of a Holly Jolly Christmas, come to our Blue Christmas service either in person or online. We sing sacred songs of hope, light candles, lift up our prayers, and witness the light which overcomes the darkness.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2023-12-24 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
A beautiful celebration in an historic church. The story of Christmas unfolds with the warmth of community singing our favorite traditional songs. Join us in person and online at 7PM.

Christmas Morning 10:00AM
2023-12-25 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Gathering for á capella Christmas carols and a communion service on Christmas day at 10:00AM. It is time to find Jesus and give him his rightful place in our creche and in our hearts.

Paper Bag Christmas Pageant
2023-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Join us for an intergenerational Christmas pageant. Come to our 10AM service. Take a paper bag. your part and your costume will be inside. Everyone is part of the Christmas story.You won’t want to miss the fun we have at 5th Sunday, family services.

Worthy - An Advent Study by pastor George
2024-01-04 16:30 - 18:00 UTC
Join us every Thursday during Advent from 4:30PM to 6PM at the parsonage. Participants attend both online via Zoom and in person. Our Study uses the book of Jonah to help us discover God in the midst of depressive conditions. Hope and support for people struggling with metal health issues is important to God and important to us. Connect and learn more 322.4564

20 Years of LGBTQIA+ Affirmation
2024-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 UTC
On January 14th, 2023 Reno First Church celebrates more than 20 years of affirmation for our LGBTQIA+ community. Rev. Doug Monroe guided our church to become a reconciling congregation in April 2002. Pastor Doug returns to help us celebrate 20 years of ministry as a progressive community of faith.

Lack of Talent
2024-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
This our annual (just-for-fun) talent night. We have a potluck that starts at 6pm and the show begins at 6:42pm Contact Gary Ray for adding your name to the program. I dare you to show up and not laugh.

Vigil for the Unhoused
2024-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 UTC
You are invited to join us and pay your respects to those who silently left this world in one of the worst winters to be unsheltered. an event hosted by the Nevada Interfaith Association.
As you probably have heard, the numbers are out for those who died without an address last year, 2023 – over 135. Sadly, that is more than a 30% increase from last year, 2022! There will be a Candlelight Vigil, Monday, February 12, 2024, at 5:30 pm at the Believe Sign to highlight this continuing problem and to remember those who have died without an address.

Games and Coffee
2024-02-17 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | Coffee N’ Comics, 940 W. Moana ln, Reno, NV, 89501, United States
Saturday, February 17, 2:00-5:00PM
at Coffee N‘ Comics (940 W Moana Ln, Reno)
Bring your game face- we’re getting together for board games! All are invited to come together for some lighthearted competition and fun as we spend time hanging out, playing games, and building community. Feel free to bring your favorite party game to share with the group.

Final Week Lamentation Study
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
LAMENTATIONS for Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and continue
for six weeks on Wednesdays from Noon-1:30PM in Fellowship Hall and online via Zoom.
A simple lunch will be provided for those meeting in person.
Pastor George will be leading a recapitulation and extended discussion in person at the parsonage on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. (556 Marsh Avenue)
Look out for more information and Zoom links in the church’s weekly Saturday email
or contact the church office at RFUMCoffice@gmail.com.

Interfaith Comedy Night
2024-04-01 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Laughter is a gift from God that restores our body, mind, and soul. Join us at Coffee and Comics for an evening of knee slappers, groaners, and all out belly laughs. People from all sorts of faith traditions are coming together with their best jokes about their own faith tradition. It’s a great day to be an April Fool.

Interfaith Iftar Dinner
2024-04-06 19:00 - 21:30 UTC
Join us at 7pm, in the fellowship hall at 209 West First St. as we gather for dinner and discussion. We are breaking the Ramadan fast with our muslim brothers and sisters from the Sierra Sage Foundation. Together we are crossing boundaries and building community as we have lively table discussions about hope, faith, and family. This event is open to the Reno Interfaith Community. Call for info (322.4564) and register with the link found on the poster.

Temple Sinai Community Talk
2024-04-17 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Help us support our Jewish sisters and brothers as we come together and explore the experience of Antisemitism. Please register at the website featured on the flyer or call the office at 322.4564

Interfaith Prayer Breakfast
2024-05-08 07:00 - 09:00 UTC
Please help us build beloved community by gathering at the interfaith prayer breakfast. We will have great keynote speakers, enjoy breakfast at the Atlantis Casino and engage in prayer from a multitude of faith traditions.

Youth Summer Kickoff
2024-06-11 08:00 - 17:00 UTC
Gather at the church and help us plan the future of youth ministries

Artown Performance - Sweet Vibrations Concert Series
2024-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
A Little (Summer) Night Music
Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00PM (We have Air Conditioning!)
Join us for a lovely summer evening of song with Jennie Tibben, Olga Perez Flora, Jamie Flora, Aren Long with Bella Voce and friends! This concert will be a combination of classical and musical theater songs to lift your spirits and bring joy to the summer evening.

Rock Painting Party
2024-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 UTC
Rock Painting Party
Saturday, July 13, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Come join in on the painting fun! Children’s Director, Sonja Edd-Bennett, is inviting families to the parsonage (556 Marsh Ave) on Saturday, July 13, for a rock painting party. Some rocks you may keep, but some will stay in the beautiful front garden at the parsonage for all to enjoy. A light lunch and all art supplies will be provided.

Grief Group
2024-09-23 18:30 - 20:00 UTC
Grief is experienced whenever loss enters our lives. This includes a significant loss of trust, the loss of a beloved pet, the loss of a family member, the loss of a job or a marriage, and so on. Counsellor Bethany Kolton has created a curriculum of 8 courses around grief. Our next meeting (#8 of 8) will be Monday July 23 in the church Fellowship Hall at 6:30PM. Please call the church office (775-322-4564) and let us know that you would like to participate in the first class of the group.

RFUMC Hiker's Group
2024-09-25 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a beautiful hike on the Rubicon Trail, Wednesday September 25th at 8:30am. We meet at the Kohl’s parking lot in Northwest Reno to carpool. Look for a blue car with a box and a very shaggy dog.

This is a high elevation hike with some elevation gain, but nothing too crazy. We usually hope for a few miles walk then return. Wildflowers have peaked, but there seem to be a lot of them left. It’ll be cooler than in town.

(call 322.4564 for more information) #umccreationcare

Messy Spirituality
2024-09-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | coffebar, 682 Mt. Rose Hwy, Reno, United States
Saturdayday, Aug 31, 2:00-4:00PM at Coffeebar
In faith, it’s important to have a space where you can ask deep questions and explore doubts. I won’t promise that we’ll find answers, but we will cultivate a safe space to share and learn from one another’s unique perspectives. We’ll explore topics involving faith, meaning, identity, culture, politics, and more. No right or wrong answers. No expectations. Come with an open mind and curiosity.

Contact Megan Everitt 214-212-1790

2024 Church/Charge Conference
2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The tradition of the United Methodist Church is to meet formally and in person to do the business of the church, plan of the year to come, elect leaders for the coming year, and celebrate the mission and ministry of the local church. We will do this at 1PM on Saturday September 28th. It will be convened by District Superintendent Blake Busik.

Youth Gathering
2025-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
Students in grades 6th through 12th are invited to a time of service, fellowship, and spiritual reflection. We meet on most Sunday evenings of each month from 4pm to 6pm in the Fellowship Hall at Reno First UMC. We often take trips and are lead by Megan Everitt and Deb Apel.
Contact the office at 322.4564 for more information

Simplicity Small Group
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Simplicity: a group gathering for Spiritual formation monthly. First Thursdays, at 7pm, ( skipping the month of July) we discuss ways to live lives that are outwardly simple and inwardly rich. This month we’ll begin chapter 10 of, “Divine Sparks: Interfaith Wisdom for a Postmodern World” by Starr Regan DiCiurcio. Contact the office for more details 322.4564.
