FUMC Pearland Events
School Supply Drive
Thanks to your generous response, students at CJ Harris Elementary will receive school supplies for the coming school year. While our supply lists have been claimed, there are still much-needed items on our Amazon registry. These include backpacks, sleep mats for Pre-K, and additional supplies needed by teachers. Please use the link below to access the Amazon list. For your convenience, supplies will be delivered directly to the church.
PearlandKIDS Summer Day Camp
We are excited for your kiddos to join us for PearlandKIDS Summer Day Camp! This is a drop-off event so that parents can have some free time while we entertain your littles. We have fun mornings planned that will include crafts, games, snack and playtime with friends. The cost is $15 per child ages toddler through entering 4th grade. Registration is required. Spots are limited and registration will close when full.
Tuesday, July 29 | 9 am-12 pm
Registration closes: 7/24 or when all spots are filled
Family Game Night
Families come in all shapes, ages and sizes! Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday, August 2, from 4:30-6:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Our goals for the event: make some fun memories, connect with other families, and have FUN! We will have a variety of board games, dominoes, card games and oversized yard games, brought inside into air conditioned comfort!
This is a church wide event. All are welcome. Invite your family, friends and neighbors.
PSM Putt-Putt
Come and enjoy a time on the astro-turfed links! We will travel to Galveston on Sunday, August 3 from 2-6 pm, enjoy a really fun and exciting putt-putt challenge, and then head over to Shrimp and Stuff for dinner.
We will need extra adults for this trip. If you would like to volunteer, please contact John McClure.
Sign up is below and deadline to sign up is July 30th. Don’t miss it!
PSM Typhoon Texas
School will be starting the week after this Sunday. What better way to end the summer than with a trip to the water park? So we will head to Typhoon Texas on Sunday, August 10 from 1-7 pm. This water park has everything you would ever need. I so hope that you will come and join us for this afternoon of FUN IN THE SUN.
Volunteers are the backbone of all that we do. I hope that you will think about helping out with this event. If you would like to volunteer, please contact John McClure.
Back to School Celebration 2025
Family Ministries presents a day of Back To School Celebrations on August 17!
PearlandKIDS will be hosting Family Breakfast at 9:30 am during our Sunday School hour. We will celebrate students, teachers and school staff during the 10:45 am worship services. To end the day, we will go enjoy a Sugar Land Space Cowboys Game at Constellation Field at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $16.
Men's Retreat
Theme is Faith in Action Hebrews 11:1 Join us for the 2025 Men's Retreat in Palacious, TX, October 17-19, for a weekend of fellowship, worship, and fun with FUMC Pearland's Men In Action. Activities include fishing, golf, or relaxing. Each night will include a meal prepared by participants followed by worship and a guest speaker. We will wrap up the weekend Sunday morning with worship and communion. Hope to see you there!
Registration starts August 10th
PSM Mall Trip
Hanging out with friends is one of the best ways to share Christ with the world, so let's do that outside our walls. On Sunday, July 20, we will head to Bay Brook mall for an afternoon of food courts, shopping, and fun. We will leave after Sunday worship services and get back by 5 pm. Come and enjoy time with friends!
We will need extra adults for this trip. If you would like to volunteer, please contact John McClure.
GIFTS Camp
GIFTS Camp is back again this summer the week of July 14-17! GIFTS stands for Growing Interest, Fellowship, Talents, and Service.
Campers will have hands-on, interactive fun while learning about themselves and how God made us with different GIFTS and talents. Kids are encouraged to explore and try new activities and exciting hobbies.
*GIFTS Camp also includes a Missions Initiative to help campers learn about the needs of others, and how we are all called to serve. Every camper will have one Rotation in Missions.
PSM Swim Study
Come cool off in with friends! Take a little time away to be hang out with your PSM friends on Sunday, July 13 from 5-7 pm and relax by the pool.
5th-8th grade: Meet at Brandon and Meagan Jones' house, 6007 Dublin Lane, Pearland, TX 77581
9th-12th grade: Meet at Jay and Laura Roberts' House, 3909 Conroe Lake Ct., Pearland, TX 77581
PearlandKIDS Open Gym
Parents and kids can come cool off and connect with other families during Open Gym in the Family Life Center (FLC). We will have gym toys, crafts and coloring stations for kids to enjoy.
OPEN GYM DATES
June 3, 10:30am-12:00pm
July 8, 10:30am-12:00pm
*no registration required!*
PSM Cooking Challenge
Everyone has their special taste, and everyone can cook! Come and try your hand at making the best pizza on June 29 from 5-7 pm with our Pizza Cook-Off at the church. We will also be watching the Disney/Pixar classic Ratatouille.
If you would like to volunteer as an adult to help with this event, please contact John McClure.
Independence Day Celebration
Save the Date! Our Annual Independence Day Celebration will take place on Sunday, June 29. We will have one combined service at 10:45 am in the Sanctuary, with lunch served in the Family Life Center immediately after the service. Make plans now to attend, and to invite friends and family to attend with you for a glorious celebration!
Middle School Mania
ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS ENTERING 5th, 6th, or 7th grades in August 2025! Middle School Mania will be June 23-27 from 9 am-noon each day. We will have worship, lessons, mission opportunities, and much more, all with the backdrop of understanding how our faith can be a catalyst.
Sometimes, the idea of "faith" can feel a little mysterious and hard to grasp. After all, what is it? And how do you get it—or get more of it? Well, just like science can explain so many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things in the world around us, there are answers for many of the mysterious and hard-to-grasp things about faith, too. You'll learn in science class that "catalysts" are interactions that create big changes and transformations. In the same way, Scripture shows us that certain change-making "catalysts" are necessary for the transformation of our faith and the faith of others.
During this week, we'll discover that faith is a catalyst for action, the faith of others can be a catalyst on our journey, Jesus is the catalyst for a new relationship with God, and we can be a catalyst for change.
Vacation Bible School: "Live It Out!"
FUMC Pearland is excited to host Vacation Bible School this summer the week of June 23-27!
Let’s LIVE IT OUT!
Our Family Fun Night will take place on June 27.
Please contact Shannon Garza if you have any immediate questions or concerns.
Blood Drive
Save a life by giving blood on Sunday, June 22, from 8 am-12:30 pm at FUMC Pearland in the MFC Parking Lot. This drive supports those in need in our community and beyond as well as open to community donors. Plan to participate by signing up today!
Lakeview Summer Camp
Summer Camp at Lakeview is one of the best weeks you will spend this summer! Our church has been devoted for years to engage our children and youth in the Summer camp experience because it helps them develop a deeper understanding of God, explore their spirituality, and strengthen their relationship with Christ. We have typically taken a large contingent, because we feel it is that powerful!
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED! Refunds will be made for cancellations that happen 4 weeks prior to camp.
For more information, contact John McClure (jmclure@fumcpearland.org).
MIA Meet Up Dinner
The Men In Action will be meeting up for dinner on Friday, June 13, at 6:30 pm at Iguana Ranas.
Dinner will be a fajita buffet with all the fixings! Cost is $20.00 per person plus tip. Sign ups will close on Tuesday, June 10. Sign up is required to ensure the restaurant is prepared for the number of guests.
Please join us for fellowship and a meal and be sure to invite a friend!
PSM Summer Bible Study
Following Jesus can be one of the most intimidating things to start. I hope that you will join us this summer on Monday nights, starting June 9, from 6-7:30 pm, as we take this journey through what it means to apprentice Jesus. We seek to help introduce and find tools to help you walk with Jesus throughout this life.
The study will have videos that you can watch as you travel during the summer. It is our hope that you will take a step out in faith to see what it is to PRACTICE THE WAY.
PSM Bowling Night
Escape the heat and come hit the lanes with PSM on Sunday, June 8, from 4-7 pm. Bowling will cost $10 and we will meet at the church. Invite friends and come out for fun fellowship.
Drivers are a must for this event. If you would like to volunteer as an adult to help with this event, please get in touch with John McClure.
Eagle Scout Project: Flag Retirement Drop Box
To complete his Eagle Scout Project, Michael Walton has chosen to create a space to place any US Flags that have become old and are in bad shape and need to be retired in a proper ceremony. Anyone may place a flag in the container and trust that they will be taken care of! This container is on the Jasmine Street side of the Bethel Building. Thank you Michael!
Prayer Wall
We have a wonderful opportunity to pray for all our summer activity volunteers and participants! Hayley Poston has created a painted tree wall and will be providing pears/flowers/birds painted with names and hung on the wall for anyone to take to pray for individually and directly.
This will be available in the Family Life Center lobby each Sunday, beginning June 1, and mentioned in our services weekly when we pray for each camp. Feel free to invite friends to come see the prayer wall and take a name to pray over, too!
Trivia Night
Join us for an evening of Trivia, snacks, friendly competition and fellowship! Chris Cowart will be our MC for the evening.
Registration is required. You can register as a team or leave it up to chance. Teams will be 4-6 people per table. Childcare is available.
If you have questions contact Susan McElya, smcelya@fumcpearland.org
PSM 4th Grade Promotion & Bucket Golf
Calling all students entering 5th through graduates! We are so excited to WELCOME next year's 5th graders! Join us Sunday, May 18 from 5:00-6:30 pm for a night of food, fellowship, and Bucket Golf! No, you don't have to be great at golf; everyone should have a blast playing.
What is Bucket Golf? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TO6I8rllwZY
Eagle Scout Project: Isaiah 117 House Bag Donation
My name is Garrett Rasmussen, and I am a Life Scout with Troop 464. I am currently working on my Eagle Rank and as part of that journey, I've chosen an Eagle Project that I truly believe will make a difference in the lives of children in foster care.
My project is focused on supporting the local Isaiah 117 House, a place where children stay while awaiting placement in their foster homes. To help ease their transition, I am working to collect 100 new duffle bags, backpacks, or other bags to donate. These bags will be given to the children, ensuring they have something of their own to carry their belongings as they move into their new homes.
Isaiah 117 House has specifically requested that all donated bags be new, not used, as many of these children have never owned anything brand new before. This simple gesture can make a significant impact, offering them a fresh start and a sense of dignity in an uncertain time.
To make this collection as accessible as possible, I will be placing a collection box in the Family Life Center and Sanctuary on May 18 and June 8. You can also purchase pre-selected bags directly on Amazon at the link below or we will gladly accept monetary donations, which will allow me to purchase bags on behalf of donors.
This project is about more than just collecting bags—it's about showing children in foster care that they are valued, that their journey matters, and that our community supports them.
Real Talk Live: Big Questions
Our Real Talk LIVE Event will be on Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 pm. We will meet on the patio of Steamboat Bills for food, drinks and rich conversation about the big questions we all carry in regards to faith, doubt and everything in between. Invite a friend and bring your questions to this Real Talk event.
Women's Ministry Spring Affair
FUMC Pearland's Women's Ministry invites you to save the date for a "Spring Affair" on Friday, May 9 from 6-8 pm. This event will include dinner options from a variety of food trucks, shopping with numerous local vendors, opportunities to craft, enjoy a chair massage or even get a mini tattoo. Childcare is provided but requires registration in advance.
CJ Harris Stock the Lounge
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. CJ Harris' PTA plans to "Stock the Lounge" on Wednesday, May 7. We are partnering with the PTA to provide a variety of goodies and treats to say "Thank You" to the CJ Harris staff for their commitment to students and families.
Use the SignUp Genius link to select what you can provide. To simplify getting the items to the PTA, you can then use the Amazon link and have the item delivered directly to Tracie Petty. Thank you for always stepping up and showing love to our Church in Action partners!
Houston Bronze Ensemble Concert
The ting of a bell in silence is a bit like the spark of a flame in darkness. It is on this timeless metaphor that Houston Bronze Ensemble builds its spring program, “Lux Aeterna” or “Light Eternal.” Light is the force by which life is sustained. Light guides our way. Poets and prophets use light to describe dimensions beyond our time and place. Please join Houston Bronze Ensemble and guest violinist, Zachary Montasser, for a sacred hour of meditation, inspiration, and preparation for the sweet days of Spring. Come enjoy an afternoon concert as they present Lux Aeterna on Sunday, May 4, at 4:00 pm in the FUMC Pearland Sanctuary.
Graduate Sunday
Graduates of 2025!! We are so excited to celebrate all of your accomplishments and all of the things you will do in the future. I hope you will join us on Sunday, May 4, for Graduate Sunday. We will have a breakfast at 9:30 am in the MFC to honor you before attending service at 10:45 am. Please RSVP by April 28.
We are excited to celebrate with you. If you have any questions, contact John McClure at 409-767-3412.
Annual Garage Sale
Our Annual Garage Sale benefiting Pearland Student Ministries will be held on Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3.
The Garage Sale will start on Friday, May 2, from 4 pm-7 pm. There will be a $5 dollar fee on Friday to have the first shot at all of the great deals. The Garage Sale will reopen on Saturday, May 3, from 8 am-3 pm.
We want to give you plenty of notice to get those gently used items ready to be brought to the church! We will accept donations on Sunday, April 27, from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm and April 28-30 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. For large items that you are not able to deliver yourself, please contact the church office before April 22. Pick-ups will take place on the afternoon and evening of April 27.
Remember that all items that are donated will be resold to the customers to help support our students. Please make sure that all items are gently used and all electronics are in working order. We will not be able to accept mattresses, entertainment centers, console televisions, or car seats.
Volunteers are the backbone of the garage sale, and we have many jobs that take all kinds of skill sets. There will be volunteer opportunities on the days of the sale but also the week leading up to the sale.
For more information call or text Robin Tatem at 713-232-9482.
National Day of Prayer
Gather with believers across Pearland for a collaborative National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 pm at Independence Park. Hosted by Modern Acts, a coalition of faith leaders committed to share Jesus with our community, this event will offer community worship and prayer for our city, our schools, students, and citizens. Plan to attend and bring a friend.
This is an outdoor event, held on the basketball courts. Limited seating will be available; bring your own chair if needed.
Pearland Grand Arts & Eats
FUMC Pearland will be hosting a Family Fun Zone as a part of the Pearland Grand Arts & Eats festival on Saturday, April 26. We will have a Cake walk, Carnival games, Crafts, Face painting, Outdoor games, Popcorn, and Snow cones.
We are needing volunteers to help with the Family Fun Zone so please use the links below to sign up for a time slot and learn more about the festival.
We hope you and your family will join us!
Easter Sunday
Join us on Easter Sunday, April 20 as we celebrate the Resurrection with the beginning of a new Sermon Series, “New Life”, a series which not only acknowledges that without the Resurrection of Christ, we would still be dead, but because of the Resurrection we are made alive. We Have New Life!
Easter Sunday is the culmination of Holy Week and we invite you to make plans to experience it all, and to invite others to experience it alongside you!
8:30 am & 10:45 am | Traditional Services | Sanctuary
10:45 am | Contemporary Service | Family Life Center *Followed by Baptisms
Good Friday: An Evening of Witness
Join us for a Good Friday worship experience on April 18, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Family Life Center at FUMC Pearland. Together we will be immersed in the realities of those who knew Jesus, wrestled with their faith and watched his death unfold, unsure of what the future would bring.
This event is for all ages; plan to attend and be sure to invite a friend!
Maundy Thursday: Radical Love
Maundy Thursday is a day for somber reflection. When we remember this solemn evening, how do we observe and honor the coming sacrifice of Jesus? Have we failed to recognize the Radical Love Jesus expressed on that evening by not loving God, and loving others, and sometimes not even loving ourselves?
On April 17 at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary, our Maundy Thursday Service, Radical Love, will allow us to remember the night Jesus shared with His Disciples the kind of love He wants us to share with all people. We will focus on remembering and understanding the significance of this evening, experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit as we observe Communion in partaking of the Sacrament at the Lord’s Supper. We will hear the story of Jesus washing the feet of the Disciples, weeping in the Garden, and ultimately, being betrayed.
Join us on this special evening as we remember Jesus gave us a new commandment to love one another as He loves us-a Radical Love the world has come to understand as an integral part of our faith.
Easter Egg Hunt
It’s that time again! PearlandKIDS will host our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) at Zychlinski Park following the 10:45 am services. Join us for a fun afternoon full of food, fellowship and a fantastic Egg Hunt!
We are asking for donations to make this a great event for the kids! Please use the SignUP Genius link below to donate filled eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. (Example of "filled eggs": plastic eggs filled with candy, stickers, small prizes, etc.). Donations should be brought to the Church by April 4, and placed in one of the receptacles in the Narthex, Family Life Center Lobby, or Church Office.
Thank you for supporting this great day!