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. 
 

Event Postponed

Due to weather, our Fat Tuesday event is postponed.  Please check our Lent page for information on when it will be rescheduled!
 
Lent Gift Bags are available at the office when travel is safe.  Ash Wednesday service will be available online.

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Ash Wednesday Service

Join us online for our Ash Wednesday Service.  This will be available to stream all day on our website or on Facebook.  More info here!


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Lent Gift Bags

Come by the office or our Fat Tuesday event and pick up your Lent Gift Bag.  Each gift bag includes an olive wood holding cross, bookmark with the Lord’s prayer, a paper hand labyrinth, and a blessing card.  Find more info here.


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Fat Tuesday Drive Thru Event

February 16th from 5-7:30pm.

Load up the family and come through the Circle Drive for sausage and pancakes on a stick!  You can also get your Lent Gift Bag and pick up the Lent Activity Packet from our Children’s Minsitry!

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January Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Sunday, January 31st  

8:00am to 12:30pm

Church St. Auditorium, lower level

Blood supply is critically low and unstable in our community.  Please help us reach our goal!  If possible, please register online, you can also complete the donor questionnaire online using QuickScreen, and plan on bringing/wearing a mask.  All donors will be tested for COVID antibodies.
 

 


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Poinsettias

We have poinsettias that need a home! Please come pick a few up from under the bell tower. Take them home or leave them for a friend or neighbor! (ASAP 1/8)


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2021 Giving Commitment

Your financial gift can make a BIG DIFFERENCE for the mission and ministry of First United Methodist Church McKinney.

Please visit our stewardship page to find out how to give and to fill out your commitment card!


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Volunteers Needed!

Our church works with several groups helping with the needs of those experiencing homelessness.

Volunteers are needed to work at the emergency warming station so that it can open in bad weather.

We also need volunteers to provide hot meals. COVID protocols in place.

Email Velvet Hammond or call or text her at 214-726-6484.  All questions are welcome!

We provide the meal every 2nd Sunday of the month at Roadside Church which also serves those in need. Sign up here!


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Pop Up Event!

Join us for lots of fun!  Check our Advent page and our Heifer page for more info!
 
SATURDAY: Noon to 4 pm @ The Hub.  Come by and make Christmas ornaments! Take your photo by the Shine Bright painting, the Christmas trees built by Pastor Abe, or a very jolly inflatable friend!  Pick up your candle and gift for Christmas Eve!
SUNDAY: 1 – 3 pm @ HOPE School Playground & The Hub.  Come shop for Heifer!  Make a donation to Heifer International and see fun ways to make your gift into a present!  There will be another chance to pick up your candle and gift, take photos, and make an ornament. 

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Heifer Pop Up Event!

Come by and check out our Heifer International alternative giving event!  More information is found here.  This is an outdoor, physically-distanced event.  Sunday, December 13th from 1-4 at the HOPE School playground fence/parking lot.


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