The prayer team respects the individual’s privacy while praying for all requests received. You may submit a prayer request using the form below, the Connection cards in the pews, or the confidential cards in the church office. You may also email us your prayer requests at
If there is an emergency after office hours, please call 817-274-2571 and follow the instructions on the answering machine. The pastor on call will return your call as soon as possible.
Each week, we bring prayers before our congregation for families that have experienced a loss, as well as those that want to share their joy about the birth of a baby. Call the church office if you have a prayer to add to First Prayers. If you would like to view the most recent prayers, click the button below.
You are invited to become a part of the prayer team by receiving the weekly church prayer list via e-mail or by coming to the church Prayer Room to pray for the needs of our church.
The prayer team respects the individual’s privacy while praying for all requests received. You may submit a prayer request using the Connection cards in the pew sign-in folders or the confidential cards in the church office. You may also email us your prayer requests at
If you’d like to assist with the weekly distribution of the prayer list, contact the church office at 817-274-2571.
The Hearts of Service ministry knits and crochets shawls and prayer patches for people experiencing illness, grief or adversity in their lives. You are invited to participate every fourth Thursday of the month at from 1:00-2:30 pm in the Hearts of Service Room (upstairs, previously the Disciple Learning Center). You do not need to know how to knit or crochet to join, and if you’d like to learn, there are willing teachers. Contact Michelle Clark for more information.
The Congregational Care Ministry provides compassionate, caring concern through personal service to members of our church family and community who have special needs. You may be interested in participating in one of our various areas of service. Our volunteers work in small groups or as individuals to provide for the needs of our congregation through:
If you’re interested in volunteering in any of these areas, please contact the church office at 817-274-2571 or .
Currently there are no support groups meeting at the church, but we look forward to resuming these when we are able to meet in person again. Several groups are offered during the year, including grief support and caregiver support.
Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian-based spiritual care for persons who are experiencing illness, grief, divorce, aging and other life difficulties. Matthew 25:40, "Just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it for me." is their inspiration. Stephen Minister participates in a minimum of 50 hours of training that equips them to provide one-on-one confidential care and support. Once commissioned by the church in a worship service, Stephen Ministers participate in monthly supervision and education sessions.
Stephen Ministers show up, they care, they provide confidential care.
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Stephen Ministers
Individuals may request a Stephen Minister by contacting the church office at 817.274.2571 or
Individuals, who wish to become a Stephen Minister, please contact the church office for an application. For information about training content, contact the church office at 817. 274.2571 or
For further information on Stephen Ministries, please visit the main Stephen Ministries website. You will have access to four short videos describing the many dimensions of Stephen Ministries, including both receiving and giving care.
You may have noticed the labyrinth located between the North Parking lot and the red brick house across North Street. You may also have asked—why is it there, what is it for, and who can use it?
The labyrinth at First United Methodist Arlington is in the classic design of one the most famous labyrinths which is located at Chartres Cathedral. The labyrinth is also known as a “Sacred Walk” or “Holy Path”. It is an ancient meditative tool that has been used for centuries for prayer, meditation and spiritual growth/growth in our relationship with God. It is designed to be a symbolic pilgrimage on an unbroken path to the presence of God.
Anyone can pray in our labyrinth. There are many ways to pray in a labyrinth, but here are four ways to get you started: