New + Upcoming - First Methodist McKinney

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.

Dec '20

Heifer Pop Up Event!

Posted on Dec 3, 2020 in News and Events |

Dec '20

Come by and check out our Heifer International alternative giving event! More information is found here. This is an outdoor, physically-distanced event. Sunday, December 13th from 1-4 at the HOPE School playground fence/parking lot.

Nov '20

Caldwell Christmas Angel Tree

Posted on Nov 30, 2020 in News and Events |

Nov '20

LAST CALL! All gifts or donations must be turned in by December 3rd – that’s this Thursday! You can select an angel from our virtual tree or you can make a gift through our secure portal by selecting “Caldwell Christmas.” Together, we can make this Christmas bright!

Nov '20

Charge Conference – Dec. 3

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 in News and Events |

Nov '20

Our annual Charge Conference will be held on Zoom Thursday, December 3 at 6 pm. We will review the church budget and fill several committee vacancies.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please register with the form below:

Nov '20

New Group for Grandparents

Posted on Nov 5, 2020 in News and Events |

Nov '20

Being a grandparent is a tremendous blessing. This blessing is for the entire family! It is an important relationship in the life of the child, the parents, and the grandparents.

ARE YOU INTERESTED in developing this great blessing through community with other grandparents? A chance to share the stories, the struggles, the laughter and the tears of this journey? Let us know as we are developing an opportunity for grandparents to support each other.

Email Pam Parmley for more info.

Nov '20

Hugs for Soldiers!

Posted on Nov 5, 2020 in News and Events |

Nov '20

HUGS FOR SOLDIERS

This is a ministry our church has done for years in partnership with a Methodist church in Duluth, GA. We send 700 cards to go with their packages for soldiers!

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Grab a box of Christmas cards and spread some cheer! Write as many as you’d like, but DON’T address or seal them. Drop your cards off in the bin by the front entrance of the church.

CARDS DUE BY 11/23

Oct '20

Youth Event!

Posted on Oct 29, 2020 in News and Events |

Oct '20

Join the youth this Sunday, November 1^st as we celebrate Dia de Los Muertos. We are going to have piñatas, pan de muerto (traditional sweet bread served on the Day of the Dead), and lots of fun. We are also going to talk about what it means to have a spiritual heritage. Come join us for Sunday Night Small Groups as we celebrate together.

6th Grade @ 5-6 PM

7th – 12th Grades @ 6-7 PM

Oct '20

Children’s Sabbath

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 in News and Events |

Oct '20

This Sunday is Children’s Sabbath. Faith in Action has put together a list of resources in our community that help children. You can read more about that list here and you can find lots of resources on justice and advocacy on that page.

Oct '20

Coat Drive

Posted on Oct 22, 2020 in News and Events |

Oct '20

We are still collecting new and gently used coats during the month of October. These will be distributed by our friends at Baby Booties Diaper Bank.

If you have any new or gently used winter coats for people of any age or size, you can drop them off in the large bin outside the main doors for the church.

God’s Redemption and Transformation – Book Study – From Homeless and Hungry to Wholeness and Helping

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 in Faith in Action, News and Events |

Email FaithInActionMcKinney@gmail.com for Zoom Link.

Week 1 – October 18 – 9AM – We begin our journey with Yvette in Chapters 1 and 2. We discover how she became homeless and how one kind interaction began the journey toward healing. One small gesture can make a huge difference!

Week 2 – October 25 – 9AM – This week we will be learning how the current pastoral staff of The Roadside Church, Barry and RaNea Card, started this ministry. They will share their journey how God works in their lives and continues to open doors. Their story is very similar to Yvette Carters from chapter 3.

Week 3 – November 1 – 9AM – Our next chapter is talking about what is Food Insecure VS Food Stable. This week we will be talking with Pam Parmley who has always had a passion for helping feed those that are in need. She has led our ongoing food program “Feeding Friends and Family” working alongside Community Lifeline Center.

Week 4 – November 8 – 9AM – Our chapter is Helping the Outcast our guest this week is Paul Ballesteros from the organization Emmanuel Labor. Their motto is “LOVEtheONEinFRONTofYOU”. Paul will share the importance of acceptance and relationship. His organization works to remove the Lessness from homelessness.

Week 5 – November 15 – 9AM – This week we will be learning about the ministry of Steetside Showers with Lance Olinski. Lance has a deep passion to provide showers to those in need. To bring dignity to one person at a time. This ties into our 6^th chapter The Growth and Ministry of Open Arms.

Week 6 – November 22 – 9AM – We will conclude our book with Final Thoughts. This book shows us that each of us can spread the Love of Jesus Christ even in small gestures. Make it a goal this week to be mindful of each gesture you do no matter how small.

Oct '20