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. 
 

Mission Panama Info Meeting

Panama Mission Time.  We will have a Informational meeting on Monday, February 24th at 7pm in the Church Parlor and also via Zoom.  If you are interested in hearing about the amazing work the we are doing in Panama, please come and hear the stories and answer any questions.  If you are unable to attend personally, please email Ann Spaight at ann.spaight@yahoo.com and she will send you the Zoom information.  There is room for everyone and there is a place for everyone.  If God is calling you to do some Mission Work, this is the perfect trip for you.


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Valentine Treats for Caldwell Staff

We are always trying to show love for our friends at Caldwell Elementary! This month, we are bringing Valentine’s Day snacks and treats for Caldwell staff meeting on February 19. If you would like to provide food and supplies, help with setup/dropoff, or make a donation toward the cost, click here to email missions coordinator Pam Parmley.


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Parents’ Night Out

Enjoy a Parent’s Night Out while your kiddos come play, eat and have fun!

This event will be Friday, February 14 from 5pm-8pm, and is open to all children ages birth-5th grade. Dinner will be provided, but please bring a labeled water bottle with water only for your children.   

This event will be $25 for 1 child, $40 for 2 children and $45 for 3+ children. Scholarships are available, if needed. Please contact Ashley Lehman for more information.  

We would love for your help with this event! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Ashley. Volunteers must be at least 15 years or older. 

Click this link to fill out a mandatory smartwaiver. 


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Laity Covenant Day Event

Laity Covenant Day ’25 (Virtual Event)

Join Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. for Laity Covenant Day 2025!

We are excited to kick off the new year with renewal, inspiration, and a spirit of covenant at The Horizon Texas Conference. Join us for an uplifting and interactive Zoom event led by Hesha Abrams, Esq., an internationally acclaimed mediator, negotiator, speaker, and author. She will guide us in finding the sacred calm in our lives.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (CST)
  • Platform: Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation email)
 
Laity or lay leaders are members of the congregation.  This event is open to all!

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Christlike Mindfulness Studies

The Christlike Mindfulness Class invites you to two new studies, Sundays at 11 am in Room B205 and via Zoom.

Introduction to the Enneagram beginning January 19

We will be using EnneApp to learn the nine basic personality types and their relationships to one another.

 

“Christian Meditation – Experiencing the Presence of God” beginning February 9

We will work through a book by James Finley, a former monk who presents the fundamentals of both understanding and practicing Christian meditation.
 
Email Roger for info.  Classes also available on Zoom

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Women’s Weekend 2025

Registration is now open for Women’s Retreat 2025!
Join us February 21-23 at the Prothro Center on Lake Texoma for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual growth. Click here to learn more and register.

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Summer Camps for Kids & Youth!

Join us this summer at Camp Bridgeport!
 
Register here (Early Bird rate through 1/31): www.bridgeportcamp.org
 
CHILDREN’S CAMP 2: Current 3rd – 5th Graders, July 7th – 11th.  We also need adult volunteers! Email Cheridy for info and to volunteer.
 
YOUTH MIXED AGE CAMP 1: Current 6th – 12th Graders, June 23rd – 27th.  We need adult volunteers! Email CJ for info and to volunteer.

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Lunch Bunch – Pack a Lunch, Help our Unsheltered Neighbors

Each week we pack and distribute 20 lunches for our unsheltered neighbors in downtown McKinney.  You can help in several ways! The easiest (and most needed way) is to sign up to purchase food.  CLICK HERE for the sign up.  Bring the food to the church ASAP to be packed.  You can also help pack the lunches on Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Conference Room. Donations can also be made with “homeless” as the memo to go toward the purchase of Gatorades, sacks, etc.  Email Caitlin for more information.  


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Volunteers Needed!

Volunteer for the McKINNEY EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT WARMING STATION (M.E.O.W.S.)
Together with local churches and Emmanuel Labor, we are helping to shelter our unhoused friends during severe weather.  There are several ways you can serve.  We are helping to provide and serve dinner.  You can also help with other teams (prep, welcome, overnight, etc).  To sign up directly, CLICK HERE.  Want to learn more or make a meal? Email Pam.

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Special Message from Pastor Tommy: Introducing Rev. Chad McSwain

Dear Friends,
 
It is my honor to announce that Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has appointed Rev. Chad McSwain to join our staff as the new pastor for our Melissa congregation. Chad has a heart for preaching, ministry, and leadership. I know he will be a blessing to First United Methodist Church McKinney and Melissa UMC, continuing and building upon the amazing work Pastor Stacey has done in this role.
 
Chad comes to us from First United Methodist Church Whitesboro, where he has served as Senior Pastor since 2020. He has degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary and Perkins School of Theology, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate.
 
Chad and his family live here in McKinney. His wife Brandi is an educator, and will be the new Cheer Coach and English Teacher at Jones Middle School next school year. Their oldest daughter Abbie is graduating from Rock Hill High School this year and will be attending the University of Oklahoma. Their son Xander is currently a Sophomore, and youngest daughter Lia is in eighth grade.
 
I am so excited for you all to meet Chad. He will officially join our staff July 1 – keep an eye on the newsletter and our social media for opportunities to welcome and get to know the McSwains.
 
The Spirit is at work here. With Chad and his family, in Melissa and McKinney, in our life together as the Church. God will continue to bless us as we share the Heart of Christ together.
 
Blessings,
Tommy
 
Pastor Chad, Xander, Lia, Abbie, & Brandi

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