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. 
 

Christmas Caroling

December 4th from 5:30 to 6:30
Join the kids and youth for carols and cocoa!  Meet us at the church – everyone is invited!

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Decorate for Christmas

Do you love cookies, Christmas music, and church? Then come by on November 26th from 3-5pm and help us get ready for the season! There are fun and easy decorating jobs! You can show up or you can sign up here.


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Caldwell Christmas Angel Tree

Tis the Season!
Stop by the church and select an Angel to adopt for Christmas!  Make a donation to support our Pop Up Food Pantry for the Caldwell families.  Volunteer to work the event!

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Wellspring Band

October 8th
12:00PM-2:00PM
Are you interested in joining the Wellspring Band?  Do you enjoy singing or playing and instrument?  Join us for an informational lunch and rehearsal.
RSVP HERE or email Pastor Macie if you have any questions.

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Bishop’s Rally

BISHOP’S RALLY | October 15, 1:30-5 p.m.
Our church will be hosting Bishop’s Rally for confirmands from all over the conference for worship, mission and fun. We need tons of volunteers to make this possible; from greeters to activity floaters.

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October Parents’ Night Out

October Parent’s Night Out: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5pm-8pm in the Nursery area.

Enjoy a Parents’ Night Out while your kiddos come play, eat and have fun! All kids birth-5th grade are welcome to attend. Dinner will be provided, but please bring a labeled water bottle with water only for your children.

Your child is welcome to wear Halloween-themed pajamas!
**Please no costumes and all imagery on their clothing needs to be preschool-aged appropriate.

This event will be $25 for 1 child, $40 for 2 children and $45 for 3+ children.

 
Volunteers interested in helping can reach out to Ashley Lehman.

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Center for Transformative Prayer Fall Retreat

FALL RETREAT: Nature, Our Divine Chapel

Saturday September 23, 8:30am-1pm

At Roger and Elizabeth Smidt’s Home

1640 S. Bridgefarmer Rd., McKinney (bad weather location is the church)

RSVP to Pastor James

We will share good food throughout the morning while small groups of participants are guided in prayerful meditative experiences.  The retreat ends with Holy Communion.


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Caregiver Support Group

A caregiver provides support to others in need, very often to a loved one. Our Caregiver Support Group meets to support caregivers in their own needs. This group is open to any caregiver who wants to join the meetings, regardless of church membership.
 
Our Caregiver support group is currently on pause. For more information, please contact Pastor Ed Volfe
 
Tenets of our group:
. To provide a confidential and comfortable space for caregivers to share their stories and learn about each other’s journey as caregivers.
. To help ease the stress of caregiving and enhance decision making and problem solving related to their caregiving responsibilities.
. To help caregivers connect with others in similar situations and become a great source of encouragement for each other.
. To provide an outlet for caregivers to express their emotions and thoughts without being judged.
. To help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
. To help caregivers learn what to expect.
 
For more information, please email Amy Flanagain or Pastor Ed Volfe

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Medical Supplies for Panama

Our 2023 Panama Mission Trip will be taking medical, dental, construction and VBS teams to serve the people of Santa Fe, Panama. The area missionaries need a few additional over-the-counter meds/supplies. If you can help with this need, click here to see our Amazon wishlist. All items will be delivered directly to the team.
 
If you want to learn more about this mission, click here to visit our Panama page!

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August 2023 Blood Drive

It’s that time again! Our next quarterly blood drive is Sunday, August 20th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Church Street Auditorium. Will you be the one who saves our 10,000th life?
 
For more information and to sign up, visit our blood drive page!

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