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September 16, 2025:
On a balmy Tuesday evening, after enjoying a yummy ice cream social at First United Methodist Church in Wylie, 20 plus people from the Chancel Choir toured the construction of Jericho Village in Wylie, TX.
This 38 unit apartment community being built by Agape Resource and Assistance center, will provide an affordable, desirable and inclusive community in Collin County. Jericho Village will offer mixed income rental homes and support services that provide individuals and families with the tools needed to retain or attain economic, emotional and physical stability.
Our own Rev. Janet Collinsworth, is the brains behind the concept of Jericho Village, she saw a desperate need and set out to find a way to meet that need. Janet led us on a wonderful tour of the apartment homes, and the lovely Community Center. While there we were able to write blessings on the foundations of the Community Center, sing a hymn, and pray for the future residents and staff of Jericho Village.
We also presented a “Check” for $3,578 from the Chancel Choir. These funds will be used to purchase appliances for two of the kitchens at Jericho Village.
We are so blessed to be a small part of this incredible ministry!
Current Mission – September & October 2025
Our Current Missions:
Sept 17th – Oct 15th
We are collecting Hoodies, Sweatshirts, and Sweatpants (children and adult – all sizes, new or gently used). Our goal is 40 items.
These are for Head Start, Christie Elementary, Thomas Elementary, and The Caring Place.
Place these in the box in the Choir Room.
Agape Resource & Assistance Center
We raised $3,578.00 for Agape’s Jericho Village. All funds will go towards appliances for two apartments.
Coming Soon:
Oct 22nd – Nov 23rd – We will be collecting non-perishable food items for PISD Caring Place and Gods’s Pantry. The need are for canned chicken/tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese boxes, canned/dried beans. (This is in lieu of Harvest Boxes.)
Thank you for all your support for CRUMC Missions!
* Additional Mission Opportunities can be found on the crumc.org site under Ministries / Missions!
Organ Concerts!
2025-2026 ORGAN CONCERTS!
It’s the 20th Anniversary Year of the Schantz Op. 2264 pipe organ at CRUMC and we are planning several programs to celebrate!
September:
Jacob Hord
Sept. 24, 2025 at 7:30 pm
October:
Return of The Phantom of the Organ!
(aka Chris Brunt)
Oct. 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm
November:
Popular Trombone and Organ Duo:
Peter Steiner & Constanze Hochwartner
Nov. 11, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Check out Peter & Constanze on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoxePt7wzY0
Chris S. Brunt and friends: “A Collection of Antiques and Curios
featuring Kay Sendrey, Jane Fore, Pete Tolhuizen, John Graf, Nancy Laine, and more
Nov. 12, 2025 at 7:30pm
December:
Chris Brunt and Nancy Laine
Advent & Christmas duo-program with Tim Morrison narrating
Dec. 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Coming in 2026:
Hector Guzman
Feb. 19, 2026 at 7:30
Dallas AGO Neighborhood Recital
featuring several DFW-area organists
Apr. 23, 2026 at 7:30pm
Organ Pipes and Pizza – Event for Kids!
May 9, 2026 from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Drawing Night – 09/24
Wednesday, September 24th:
Come on out for Rehearsal AND…. grab a ticket for a cool Drawing!!
Save the Dates – Fall 2025
NOVEMBER:
Sunday, 11/02 – All Saints Sunday. We are singing at BOTH 8:30am AND 11:00am Sanctuary Services! ALSO – Time Change!
Sunday, 11/09 – Our Plano Community Band friends are having a free Concert at the Robinson with guest artist Peter Steiner at 2:30pm!
Tuesday, 11/11 – There will be an amazing Organ and Trombone Concert in the Sanctuary at 7:30pm!
Wednesday, 11/12 – Chris S. Brunt and friends: A Collection of Antiques and Curios – Concert in the Sanctuary at 7:30pm!
Tuesday, 11/25 – We will rehearse on Tuesday night at our regular time (instead of Wednesday night) because it is Thanksgiving Week!
DECEMBER:
Wednesday, 12/10 – Be prepared for a longer Rehearsal this week. We will rehearse with the Orchestra for our Christmas program!
Saturday, 12/13 – Christmas Sweats Rehearsal from 9:30am – 11:30am!
Sunday, 12/14 – We will be singing our Christmas program at BOTH 8:30am AND 11:00am Sanctuary Services!
Wednesday, 12/16 – Chris Brunt & Nancy Lane – Advent & Christmas Concert in the Sanctuary at 12:00 pm!
Wednesday, 12/17 – We will have our annual Christmas Social with our families!
Wednesday, 12/24 – Christmas Eve. We are singing at the 7:00pm Service!
Joys & Concerns Night – 10/01
Wednesday, October 1st:
We are recording in the Sanctuary, so come on out to Rehearsal! Stay to share your Joys & Concerns with your fellow musical prayer warriors!
Family Photo Time! 10/08
Wednesday, October 8th –
Come out for our regular Wednesday Choir Rehearsal night, but WEAR your Smiles and your NAVY BLUE for the Family Photo of all of you!!
