In-person Children’s Sunday School is available at 10:05 am. We’re excited to see you!  We have self check-in stations for you to register your child downstairs at the Nursery desk and upstairs at the Kids Zone.  We will have staff available to help you!  We also have a wonderful Nursery available.  We also have a Special Needs ministry team available during Children’s Ministry events. 
 
We also offer Children’s Choir at 9am!  We’d love to make sure your entire family is connected on Sundays at First Methodist.  Email us if you have questions.
Below you’ll find info on our monthly events and resources every week for Sunday School at Home. Make sure that you are signed up for our newsletter and that you’re following our Facebook page for more information and pictures.
Acolyte Training
April 28th, 11:30AM
This is for all current Acolytes and any children that are interested in serving as an acolyte. We will have pizza and yummy treats, fun, and new information about acolyting. Click here to RSVP.
 
Camp Big Church
May 5
Incoming Kindergarteners can learn all about Church and Sunday School. More info soon!
 
First Kids’ End-of-Year Celebration
May 5, 5:00-7:00PM
Bring a towel and swimsuit and prepare to get wet! Click here to RSVP.
 
Children and Youth End-of-Year Celebration
May 10
Join us in Finch Park to celebrate the end of a great school year! More info to come.
 
TOT TIME 
All moms and tots are invited to gather for play and fellowship.  This playdate group is for kids aged birth through preschool.  Tuesdays at 9:15 in the nursery.  Contact Ashley for info.
 
Vacation Bible School
June 17th- 20th, morning & evening sessions. 
Join us for Camp Firelight: A Summer Camp Adventure with God! Signup is now open. You can volunteer here.
 
After-VBS Sports Camp
June 17-20, 12:00PM-4:00PM
You can drop your kids off in the morning for VBS and not have to pick up until 4:00 PM. Kids will be escorted from VBS to Triumph Staff where they will have a lunch break and then start camp. Cost: $130. Click here to sign up.
 
Camp BridgeportRegistration is open and space is limited.  We will attend the C-2 Camp on July 8-12.  This is for kids who have completed 3rd-5th grade.  If you have questions or want to volunteer, email Ms. Cheridy.
 
Cheer Camp
July 29-August 1, 1:30PM-4:30PM
Cross Cheer cheerleading camps introduce young girls to cheerleading in a Christ-centered atmosphere. Campers will learn basic cheer techniques including motions, jumps, cheers, tumbling, stunting and a dance to music. Crafts, snacks, games and interactive devotionals are interlaced throughout each camp day to make learning about cheerleading and Jesus a blast!​ Cost: $125. Sign up here!
 
Sports Camp
July 29-August 1, 9:00AM-1:00PM
This camp features lots of dodgeball in many different forms. Kids learn throwing, catching, dodging, as well as basic dodgeball strategy. Cost: $100. Sign up here!
 
Volunteers Needed!
Our special needs ministry strives to provide a supportive, loving, and safe environment for preschoolers through adolescents with special needs. We want everyone to be able to participate in any event the church offers! You can be a HEART Helper!  We especially need volunteers for Vacation Bible School! Email Ms. Becky to learn more.  You can also visit our Special Needs Ministry page for more information.
Click here to go to our Family Resources page.  This has articles and information about trauma and helping children and families with difficult topics.  We always have pastors available if needed.  Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
Use the links below to sign up to volunteer, register for events, and fill out forms!
Click here for Sunday School at Home
Can’t make it to Sunday School?  Want to keep working on the lesson throughout the week?  Click here for our Sunday School @ Home page.  You’ll find activities, stories, and more!
You can make a donation to support the events, missions, and kids at First Methodist McKinney.  CLICK HERE to give securely through our portal.  You can put a memo if there is something specific you’d like to support (like Night in Bethlehem, or VBS).  We appreciate your generosity!