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.

Jan '25

Christlike Mindfulness Studies

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in News and Events |

Jan '25

The Christlike Mindfulness Class invites you to two new studies, Sundays at 11 am in Room B205 and via Zoom.

Introduction to the Enneagram beginning January 19

We will be using EnneApp to learn the nine basic personality types and their relationships to one another.

“Christian Meditation – Experiencing the Presence of God” beginning February 9

We will work through a book by James Finley, a former monk who presents the fundamentals of both understanding and practicing Christian meditation.

Email Roger for info. Classes also available on Zoom

Jan '25

Women’s Weekend 2025

Posted on Jan 22, 2025 in News and Events |

Jan '25

Registration is now open for Women’s Retreat 2025!

Join us February 21-23 at the Prothro Center on Lake Texoma for a weekend of fellowship and spiritual growth. Click here to learn more and register.

Jan '25

Summer Camps for Kids & Youth!

Posted on Jan 8, 2025 in News and Events |

Jan '25

Join us this summer at Camp Bridgeport!

CHILDREN’S CAMP 2: Current 3rd – 5th Graders, July 7th – 11th. We also need adult volunteers! Email Cheridy for info and to volunteer.

YOUTH MIXED AGE CAMP 1: Current 6th – 12th Graders, June 23rd – 27th. We need adult volunteers! Email CJ for info and to volunteer.

Jan '25

Lunch Bunch – Pack a Lunch, Help our Unsheltered Neighbors

Posted on Jan 7, 2025 in News and Events |

Jan '25

Each week we pack and distribute 20 lunches for our unsheltered neighbors in downtown McKinney. You can help in several ways! The easiest (and most needed way) is to sign up to purchase food. CLICK HERE for the sign up. Bring the food to the church ASAP to be packed. You can also help pack the lunches on Wednesdays at 11:30 in the Conference Room. Donations can also be made with “homeless” as the memo to go toward the purchase of Gatorades, sacks, etc. Email Caitlin for more information.

Jan '25

Volunteers Needed!

Posted on Jan 5, 2025 in News and Events |

Jan '25

Volunteer for the McKINNEY EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT WARMING STATION (M.E.O.W.S.)

Together with local churches and Emmanuel Labor, we are helping to shelter our unhoused friends during severe weather. There are several ways you can serve. We are helping to provide and serve dinner. You can also help with other teams (prep, welcome, overnight, etc). To sign up directly, CLICK HERE. Want to learn more or make a meal? Email Pam.

Dec '24

New Year, Next Blood Drive!

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in News and Events |

Dec '24

Save the date, save a life! Your donation makes a huge difference!

January 26^th, 2025

8 to 12:30

Church St. Auditorium, lower level

Walk-ins welcome, or RSVP here https://ww2.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/158425

Dec '24

Christmas Eve Volunteers

Posted on Dec 10, 2024 in News and Events |

Dec '24

Christmas at First United Methodist Church can’t happen without you! Can you help us as an usher, greeter, communion server, or just a friendly face on Christmas Eve?

Click here to sign up to be a greeter, or click here to be an usher. Click here to serve Communion. Or Email Kathy to learn more about our current needs!

Nov '24

Holiday Tour of Homes

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 in News and Events |

Nov '24

We’re a special stop on the Holiday Tour of Homes! This is a great way to share the heart of Christ from the heart of McKinney. There will be hundreds of visitors who stop by to see our historic sanctuary and learn about our church. Would you like to help? We have several needs: greeters, docents, decoration team, and more. Email Paula to sign up and learn more.

The tour is December 7th from 10am to 5pm and December 8th from 1pm to 5pm.

Nov '24

Decorate for Christmas

Posted on Nov 7, 2024 in News and Events |

Nov '24

11/24 at 3pm

Help us prepare for the season! We are getting the church ready for Advent and Christmas, and we need your help! This is an easy and fun way to help us share the heart of Christ from the heart of McKinney. We have the supplies and directions, you just help put them up! We’re a stop on this year’s Tour of Homes, so we want to be ready to welcome hundreds of visitors into our beautiful space.

11/24 from 2-5pm

The youth are decorating The Hub for Christmas!

Nov '24

Transformative Prayer Retreat

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 in News and Events |

Nov '24

Join Pastor James, Pastor Andrew, and the Center for Transformative Prayer in a day of prayer, food, meditation, and Holy Communion. We will focus on the theme of Silence and Solitude.