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. 
 

Family Resources

We have resources available to help talk to kids about traumatic events at this link.
 
The Pastoral Care phone number in case someone needs to speak with the on-call pastor: 469-408-6682.

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Prayer Retreat

Pastor James and Pastor Andy would like to invite you to a day of prayer, good fellowship, and good food! Together we will learn the love, joy , and peace of Jesus, who forgave in a world of hatred, anger and resentment. Walk the pathway to forgiveness with us!
 
Saturday May 20
9:00 am to 1:00 pm, refreshments beginning at 8:30 
Inside and outdoors at the home of Dr. Clifford
2017 Springcress Drive,  McKinney TX 75072.For more information, click here to contact Pastor Andy.

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Church-Wide Diaper Drive

Our friends at Baby Booties Diaper Bank need our help! Their diaper supplies are critically low, so it’s time to get our Booties in gear. They have asked for baby diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, & 6), wipes, adult diapers, & period pads. You can drop these supplies off in the Church office or the Hub, or click here to give financially.
 
Your generosity helps this local Downtown McKinney nonprofit supply diapers and other sanitary supplies to families in need in our community!

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Senior Sunday

May 21st in all services!

We are looking forward to celebrating this graduating class on May 21! Do you have a youth graduating from high school or are you graduating from high school and would like to be celebrated alongside the Class of 2023? Email CJ Rice for more information!

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Roadside Church Meals

We provide home cooked meals as a part of the Roadside Church ministry for those experiencing homelessness.

Our church is responsible for the 2nd Sunday of every month. We need people to help provide the meal.

For more info and to sign up, please CLICK HERE or call/text Velvet Hammond at (214)726-6484.

Thank you for all your help!


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MAD Camp

What: Music, Arts and Drama Camp
Who: Children entering 2nd to 6th Grades
When: July 10 to 14
Where: First United Methodist Church of McKinney
Times: 9am -12pm;
Cost: $10
 
We need volunteers!  To find out more, email Ms. Eunice.

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Preschool Camp

Concrete & Cranes!
 
Summer Preschool Camp- 6/20-6/22/23, 9am-12pm. Cost of camp is $85. Registration deadline is June 4. Camp is available for children who are 3 years old by 9/1/23- children entering kindergarten in Fall of ’23.  Email Ashley with any questions.
 

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Bridgeport Camp

Kids & Youth are going to Camp Bridgeport this summer!  You can go, too!
 
YOUTH:  The youth are attending the Mixed-Age Camp June 26-30. You can still register.  We have a big group going!  We need adults to come be camp counselors!  Email CJ to volunteer or to learn more.
 
KIDS:  3rd-5th graders are attending the Children’s-3 Camp July 24-28.  You can still register.  We need adult male volunteers to be camp counselors!  Email Cheridy to volunteer or learn more.
 
Our Children’s and Youth ministry leaders will be attending and leading the camps.
 

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New Lectio Divina Small Groups

Lectio divina is an ancient practice of reading, meditiation, and prayer focused on Holy Scripture. It is a powerful way to grow in the spirit and connect with a group for fellowship and support.
 
We are excited to offer three new opportunities to engage with this practice. Groups will meet Wednesdays at 11:00 am, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, and Sundays at 5:00 pm at the church. We will spend an hour reading Scripture, reflecting, and talking with one another. There will also be a Friday evening group meeting at a church member’s home in Allen.
 

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Composting Class

April 25th from 6-7:30 at The Hub
 
Join our free composting class to learn all about composting and helping our environment.  Come check out our new compost bin at The Hub!  Everyone is welcome!

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