Fall at McFarlin
Check out all the fall events and opportunities we have coming up!
All-Church Events
Back to School Offering: As students in Norman head back to school, we receive a special offering to support children at the Wesley Primary School in Morogoro, Tanzania. One of the top-rated schools in Tanzania, last year 100% of students in grade 7 passed the national exam necessary to move on to high school. Wesley Primary is changing the lives of children in Tanzania who will go on to change the world! The cost to sponsor a child for lunch is $127 per year and the cost to sponsor a child’s tuition is $300 per year. We aim to sponsor 208 children for lunch and 42 students for tuition.
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*Select “Tanzania Back to School Offering” on the drop-down menu
Are you new to McFarlin United Methodist Church or considering becoming a part of our community? We warmly invite you to join us for a delightful lunch on Sunday, Sept. 29, in room 209. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members and newcomers alike.
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11am-2pm | Join us for some fall fun at McFarlin’s Harvest Festival! This is a come-and-go event for people and families of all ages to gather for a festive autumn experience. Whether you want to enjoy the outdoor atmosphere, create a craft, or grab a sweet treat, there’s something for everyone!
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Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1 our annual McFarlin Pumpkin Patch will be back! The Pumpkin Patch serves as a community event where people from all over Norman gather to get into the fall spirit, with every pumpkin purchase going to support the McFarlin Music Department. Pumpkins will be priced by size. For more details contact Amy Bowden at abowden@mcfarlinumc.org.
Pumpkin Patch Hours:
- Monday – Saturday, 11am – 7pm
- Sunday, 12pm – 7pm
Join us in the Sanctuary at 3pm for this musical afternoon with the Norman Philharmonic!
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Reclaiming Our Voices … Telling Our Stories: Indigenous People’s Day Dinner & Fundraiser
Join us on Monday, October 14, at McFarlin Memorial UMC, 419 S. University Blvd., Norman, OK, for a momentous event celebrating Indigenous People’s Day and supporting the completion of the Norman First American UMC’s church and educational facilities. McFarlin UMC, honoring its 100-year legacy of sharing the love of Jesus Christ, is thrilled to partner with Norman First American UMC (NFA) in this capital campaign fundraiser. NFA, a vibrant Native American congregation, serves over 5,000 Native peoples annually and is the spiritual home for Native students at the University of Oklahoma.
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5:30-7:30pm Join us for a fun-filled, Halloween-style with bounce houses, a candy walk, carnival games, and delicious popcorn!
5:15pm Come for friends, fellowship, great conversation, and delicious food! Don’t forget to bring a dessert for our auction!
Children, Youth, & Families
- Middle School Bells 4pm-4:45pm
- Youth Choir 6th-12th 4:45pm-5:30pm
- High School Bells 5:30pm-6:15pm
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Children’s Choir is every Wednesday from 3pm-5pm and is open to all area children K-5th grade. We provide transportation from NPS elementary schools to McFarlin, eat yummy snacks, and then head to four different rotations that include choir, Bible stories/games, and two different general music rotations—which throughout the year (depending on the student’s age) will include ukuleles, xylophones, boomwhackers, bucket drums, hand chimes, and handbells.) Transportation spots are limited, so sign up today!
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We are excited to kick off our regular Wednesday youth programming on August 21! Junior High and Senior High will start together, and then twice a month, we’ll introduce split programming for Middle School and High School. Join us on Wednesday evenings from 7:15-8:45pm for games, snack supper, small groups, and worship! Drop-off and pick-up will be at the sliding doors on the southeast side of the building. Bring a friend and come be part of the midweek fun!
Join us for the All Pro Dad’s Launch Event on September 28th at 8am in Fenn Hall! This special event is designed for dads and kids to connect through fun activities and meaningful conversations. Enjoy a free breakfast for all who attend, with donations kindly accepted to support our mission.
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Join us for an exciting “School’s Out!” trip to the OKC Science Museum on October 9th! Kids will enjoy a fun-filled day with McFarlin staff, participating in special activities, experiencing a live science show, and exploring the wonders of science. Registration is just $20 per child, covering admission, activities, and snacks. Please pack a lunch, bring a reusable water bottle, and wear play-friendly clothes and shoes. Meet at the church at 8am and pick up at 5pm. Don’t miss out—register by October 6th by clicking the button above!
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This fall, we’re planning a special retreat with our music ministries on November 15-16 at Group Dynamics.
More details coming soon
Fall Discipleship Classes
Politics and Faith Conscientiously—Pastor Rockford teaches a four-week class Sept. 8-29, during the Sunday School hour in Fenn Hall. In this intensely debated election campaign season, we will explore biblical texts such as Romans 13:1-7 and John 18:33-38 as we consider biblical, theological, and practical insights into the relationship between faith and politics, the connection between church and government, the pitfalls and positives of those interactions, and the calling of the church and followers of Jesus to be salt and light while living as citizens in an age of polarizing politics.