New and Upcoming
 
New classes and Bible studies. Great volunteer opportunities.  Ways to respond to community needs.  When something new is coming to First Methodist, you’ll find it posted here.
 
Or, if you’d rather the news come to you, sign up for our newsletter here.  If you have something you’d like announced or publicized, email Caitlin. 
 

Center for Transformative Prayer Spring Retreat

Come experience God’s Transformative Power and Love!

Join Pastors James Woods and Andrew Clifford and the CTP team for fellowship, food, and prayer as the season of spring invites us to reflect on practices of planting and growth.

May 16
Gathering time is 8:30 for social/food and start at 9
1640 S. Bridgefarmer Rd,  McKinney, TX. 75069

 


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Mission Panama information meeting

Time & Date: April 27, 7:00 pm
Location: Parlor and online
 
Since 2013, First United Methodist Church McKinney has been working with David and Cindy Ceballos to minister with the Ngnobe-Bugle in central Panama. We have team members working on construction projects, doing medical education and testing, and offering Vacation Bible School to the children. Learn about our upcoming trips in October and find out how you can serve!
 
Our mission teams are planning our 2026 trips:
October 10-18, 2026 – Construction Team
October 17-25, 2026 – Medical/Dental/VBS Team
 
For more information, click here to email Ann Spaight

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Operación Abrigo Mission Trip

We will be going on a mission trip to serve with Operación Abrigo this November!  Operación Abrigo is an ecumenical ministry that brings together three decades of ministry serving the people of Juarez, Mexico. Over the past 30-years, they have built thousands of cinder-block homes, five churches, a medical clinic, and a community center for families living on the outskirts of Ciudad Juarez.
 
Information meeting for this year’s Operacion Abrigo mission trip on May 7 at 7 p.m. in the Parlor 
 
The trip will be November 12th-15th. 
 
Have questions? Email Pastor Courtney.

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Pastor Courtney’s Spring Study Hour

Wednesdays April 15 through May 20

Join Pastor Courtney for her Spring Study Hour. There is an in-person option or online-only class.

Reading: The Rapture Exposed: The Message of Hope in the Book of Revelation by Barbara R. Rossing.

Online at 5:45 p.m. and in person at 7 p.m.  

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP


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Young Adult Pizza Party

Are you looking for a group? Or do you know a young adult looking for a place to connect with church? Meet us for a kickoff pizza party for young adults!

March 17 at 6:30 pm at The Hub

Want to learn more? Click here to email Duncan Pratt.


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Mental Health Webinar: Resilience

Free Mental Health Webinar

Info: How to Keep Moving Forward with Resilience in Challenging Times. During times of uncertainty and difficulty, resilience becomes the foundation that helps us keep moving forward. This session focuses on harnessing inner strength to navigate the future with greater assurance and clarity.

When: Thursday 4/23/26

Time: 11am
 
Presenter: Amy Lenhart, MA, LPC-S, NCC, has over 25 years as a professional mental health therapist

RSVP: Click here to register


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Blood Drive

Our next Blood Drive is March 8th!
All drives take place at Church Street Auditorium across the street from the main building (306 N. Church St.) from 8am to 12:30pm.
 
Walk-ins are welcome.  You can help save lives!

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Easter EGGstravaganza!

Sunday March 29, 2026
11am-1pm.
Join us for Easter Egg hunts, a picnic lunch, face painting, and more! Invite friends and neighbors! We will be at the Heard Craig Carriage House, just across the street from the Children’s wing. Let us know your kiddos are coming! RSVP here.
 

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Young Adult Bunko Night

United Methodist Churches in our area are starting a North Dallas Young Adult ministry! Come be part of their first activity!
 
Bunko Night at Custer Road UMC
Tuesday, February 10
7:00pm to 9:00pm
 

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Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner

Join us for a delicious pancake dinner provided by our youth!
All are welcome – invite friends and neighbors
February 17th from 5:30-7:00pm @ The Hub
Love offering appreciated.

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