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.

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Spring Studies

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 in News and Events |

Jan '23

We have many classes and groups who are starting Spring Studies. Here are a few, but you can look at all our groups here.

Open Hearts Women’s Bible Study will begin our spring semester with Adam Hamilton’s Forgiveness:Finding Peace Through Letting Go. In this book and DVD study Hamilton shows how to receive the freedom that comes with forgiving – even if we are the ones who need forgiving.

All are welcome to join us on Wednesdays at 9:30 in the Youth Hub Conference Room starting January 11, 2023. For more information, contact Patti Churner at pathedy@gmail.com.

United Women in Faith is having their first meeting of 2023 on 1/16 @ 9:30 at the Market Street @ El dorado & Ridge (meet upstairs). Come share a snack and meet women of faith in mission and ministry.

Military and Veterans Fellowship is having their January meeting on 1/11 at 10am in Dyer Hall. The guest speaker this month is Bob Simpson, a member at FUMC who relocated to McKinney a couple of years ago following his retirement from the Veterans Administration in Birmingham. Bob will be discussing a unique VA program he worked in at the Birmingham VA hospital, the Blind Rehabilitation Service. As always, we’ll have coffee and snacks and an opportunity to catch up. If you have any questions, please email me at mrkcampbell090@gmail.com or call me at 301-802-3732.

Last Changes Study/Support Group for Seniors is a small group that meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays monthly at the church and online via Zoom. Their purpose is:

• To learn and to share information about aging with grace, living life fully, and dying with hope
• To take a spiritual approach to facing questions and concerns about aging
• To explore “last changes” from a practical, legal, medical, psychological, emotional and spiritual perspective

Their next meeting is Thursday, January 14 at 130 PM in room E215-225. Newcomers are always welcome. Contact Tom Kirwin (214-293-7344) for more information or for Zoom instructions.

Sarah Circle will meet Monday, January 16 at 6:00pm in the home of Marion Howell. We will be sorting and bagging items to have distributed to the Community Health Clinic patients as gift bags. Items, such as, shaving cream, wallet, gas gift card, razor, etc. are welcome for men. For women hand lotion, perfume, small jewelry, nice soap, etc. would be good. Bring any collected items and a snack to share to Marion’s to start our new 2023 year helping others and having fellowship together. Contact Debbie Mishler (214-546-4350) for information about Sarah Circle.

Jan '23

Grief Support Group

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 in News and Events |

Jan '23

Our Grief Support Group is starting a new session in March. It is an 8-week study.

Every Tuesday, beginning March 21. 10-11:30am in the Hub room Y-105

CLICK HERE to learn more about this group.

Jan '23

Bridgeport Summer Camps

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 in News and Events |

Jan '23

JUNIOR/SR HIGH SCHOOL CAMP https://www.bridgeportcamp.org/camp-schedule/

The youth attending the Mixed-age camp this summer! It’s June 26-30. Registration opens tomorrow, January 4 @ 9 a.m.! Register & pay $50 deposit by Jan. 31 for early bird rate, $375. We also need adults to come be counselors. Reach out if you are interested in going to camp with us! Let CJ or Deidre know if you have any questions!

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAMP https://www.bridgeportcamp.org/camp-schedule/

Bridgeport Summer Camp (3rd-5th graders) registration opens Wednesday, Jan 4th We are going to C-3 July 24TH. Let Cheridy know if you have any questions!

Jan '23

January 2023 Blood Drive

Posted on Jan 5, 2023 in News and Events |

Jan '23

A New Year for Saving Lives!

We have now saved 9630 lives saved since 2000 !!!

January 29th Blood Drive

8 to 12:30

Church St. Auditorium, lower level

CLICK HERE to register or you can walk in that day.

Dec '22

New Years Day Worship Schedule

Posted on Dec 31, 2022 in News and Events |

Dec '22

Please note there will be no 8:00 a.m. Sanctuary worship on January 1, 2023. All our other services will take place as normal. We hope you join us in person or online to start the new year with worship and communion!

Nov '22

Christmas Choir Concert!

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 in News and Events |

Nov '22

December 4, 7:00 p.m.

Readings and Carols by Candlelight

Get in the Christmas spirit with the chancel choir, Wellspring music team, youth choir, bells, and flutes as they share Christmas music and scripture. Bring the whole family to the sanctuary or join us online.

Nov '22

Charge Conference 2022

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 in News and Events |

Nov '22

You are invited to our annual Charge Conference, where First United Methodist McKinney will meet with our conference leadership to report on the missions and ministries of our church.

Sunday, December 4
3:00 p.m.
Trietsch Memorial UMC
6101 Morriss Rd
Flower Mound, TX 75028

Nov '22

A Night in Bethlehem

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 in News and Events |

Nov '22

A Night in Bethlehem

DECEMBER 11TH FROM 4-6PM

Join us for a hands-on experience that transports you to the marketplace of Bethlehem! We will have fun activities for everyone and a live nativity!

Volunteer and Donations Information

There are four ways you can get involved in this community outreach event:

Host a station by acting and helping kids with project- SIGN UP HERE.
Sponsor a station by making a monetary donation HERE and selecting “Children’s Ministry.”
Decorate the Kids Zone on November 29^th 9-2 or a station before the event on Sunday Dec 11th.
Invite friends, family, and neighbors, and come out the the event!

We also have opportunities for greeters and photographers. Please contact Cheridy Dodd to find out more information.

Nov '22

Angel Tree Volunteers Wanted!

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 in News and Events |

Nov '22

Calling all Angel Tree Helpers!

The Caldwell Angel Tree will be up in the Dyer Hall hallway on 11/20/2022 ready to adopt our Angels. We have been given 300 Angels that need to be adopted! If you could help members adopt, complete the sign out sheet, and give out trash bags on 11/20, 11/27 and 12/04 between all services, please email Ann Spaight.

This is a great opportunity for a family to do before a service or for a Sunday School class to do before or after class. Be an elf!

Nov '22

Special Food Donation Request

Posted on Nov 10, 2022 in News and Events |

Nov '22

Caldwell Christmas Food Pantry

At this year’s Caldwell Christmas event, we will have a pop up food pantry. Parents can “shop” for food items during the event. WE NEED DONATIONS! Would your group or class be interested in donating any of the following?

150 2lb sacks of masa
150 2lb sacks of white sugar
150 small bottles of cooking oil

Please email Pam Parmley if you can help with these items or if you would like to contribute financially. All donations need to be at the church by December 11th.