It’s summer! That means pool parties and cool afternoons at the movies, shopping at the farmers market and taking family vacations. And lots of us remember that summertime ritual of faith, fellowship, and fun: spending a week at Church Camp!
What made Church Camp so great when we were kids? Meeting new people? Trying new activities? Singing silly songs, learning Bible stories, and growing closer to God? Well this summer at First United Methodist Church, we will be doing all of those things all summer long! That’s right, it’s Church Camp Summer!
Take a look at our summer calendar below. You’ll see new and ongoing mission opportunities, small groups, and Bible studies. Tons of activities for kids, youth, and families (including real Church Camp). Community-wide events for downtown McKinney. And new devotionals and worship opportunities online and in person.
We especially want to invite you to check out:
- Christmas in July. All July, we’ll be collecting backpacks and school supplies for our friends at Caldwell Elementary, as well as supporting other missions. It will end with a big Christmas party in worship on Sunday, July 23. Click here to learn more and donate!
It’s gonna be a great summer together! Keep an eye on this page and on our newsletter to stay up to date with the newest events and mission needs. We’ll share the Heart of Christ together, all Church Camp Summer long!
- 7/2 Children’s Sunday School special activity. Popcorn and a Christmas Movie!
- 7/4 Red, White & Boom Parade. We’ll be walking in the city’s 4th of July parade, and providing snacks and a cooling station for everyone at the event.
- 7/6 Lunch Bunch meets at 10am in the Conference Room to pack lunches for those experiencing homelessness.
- 7/7 Youth Movie Club: Indiana Jones
- 7/7 Young Adult Bowling. Anyone age 18-25 can join at 6 pm at Pinstack in Allen.
- 7/9 Caldwell Christmas in July kickoff. Once again, we’ll be buying backpacks and school supplies for our friends at Caldwell Elementary. Click here to learn more!
- 7/9 Children’s Sunday School special activity. Decorating Christmas cookies
- 7/9 Preschool Playground Sundays. Come to the Church Playground from 11-12 to mingle with other families while your Preschoolers play!
- 7/9-7/14 Youth UMARMY Mission Trip
- 7/10 Quilters Sharing the Heart Quilters meet every 2nd Monday in room 225 from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m. Bring a sack lunch, sewing machine, and a project, or work on one of our joint projects! For information call Beverly Stehlik at (972) 542-0546.
- 7/13 Lunch Bunch meets at 10am in the Conference Room to pack lunches for those experiencing homelessness.
- 7/13 Gateway Gateway is our adult special needs ministry. They meet monthly for food, fellowship, and fun! Learn more here.
- 7/10-7/14 MAD Camp
- 7/16 Children’s Sunday School special activity. Making Christmas ornaments!
- 7/16 Preschool Playground Sundays. Come to the Church Playground from 11-12 to mingle with other families while your Preschoolers play!
- 7/20 Lunch Bunch meets at 10am in the Conference Room to pack lunches for those experiencing homelessness.
- 7/22 Feeding Friends & Families Please contact Tami Lunn if you would like to be involved.
- 7/23 Christmas in July. We’ll cool down in the middle of the summer with a special Christmas celebration. Wear your Christmas jammies, we’ll sing carols in worship and have cookies and milk in Sunday School, and give special Christmas gifts to the missions and operations of the church!
- 7/24-7/28 Children’s Bridgeport Camp
- 7/27 Lunch Bunch meets at 10am in the Conference Room to pack lunches for those experiencing homelessness.
- 7/27 Stop the Bleed training. Learn life-saving first aid! Click here to learn more.
- 7/28 Youth Movie Club: Haunted Mansion
- 7/30 Children’s Sunday School special activity. Snowball fight!
- 7/30 Preschool Playground Sundays. Come to the Church Playground from 11-12 to mingle with other families while your Preschoolers play!
- 7/31-8/4 Youth Week. Swimming! Pinstack! Whirlyball! Broomball! And missions! Learn more and sign up HERE.