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. 
 

Meals on Wheels

Meals on Wheels has asked our church to take some Downtown McKinney routes. What a great way to share the heart of Christ!
 
Email Pam Parmley for more information and to get signed up to help deliver meals.

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Mission Work Day

We have an opportunity to help our community! Read more from the McKinney Parks Foundation & sign up to work on Saturday!

We’re heartbroken to share that the East McKinney Learning Garden, a space dedicated to teaching sustainable gardening and addressing food insecurity in our community, was vandalized last night. Bricks were scattered, all our wheelbarrows broken, and young seedlings ripped from their beds.

Our garden is built on resilience, and we know this community stands strong together. Join us for our next Garden Workday, Saturday, March 8th, at 8 AM to help rebuild, replant, and keep growing.

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Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, March 5th at Noon and 6:30 pm (NOTE: Power has been restored!  The 6:30pm service will happen as planned, in person and online.)
Join us as we mark the beginning of Lent with worship and prayer. Nursery is available at the 6:30 service. If you are attending online, you may prepare a small bowl of olive oil to use at home instead of receiving ashes. 
 

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Pancake Dinner *CANCELLED*

Due to a major windstorm knocking out power to downtown McKinney, we will be unable to host our Fat Tuesday Pancake Dinner. We are so disappointed, but we hope you have some delicious pancakes at home!

 


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Youth Spring Break Missions

Youth Spring Break Mission Week 2025

We are pumped about our upcoming local mission week during Spring Break! You can find all the details for each day on the registration page. We will be partnering up with Mission Regan, Grace Lake Ministries, McKinney Roots and working with Hands & Hammers on some projects at Chestnut Square. It’s going to be a mission packed few days and we hope you will join us!

The great part about this being a local mission week is that you can join us for as many or as few days as you are available. We need you to register for all the days you are wanting to participate so we can plan for transportation and work! Each day costs $5 to help cover cost of supplies.

SCHEDULE (more details on registration page)

Sunday (3/16) | Mission Week Kickoff, 5-7 p.m.
**This is in place of Sunday Night Youth – everyone is invited, even if you can’t attend anything during the week! We will have dinner and games/activities that will prepare us for the week ahead. Bring $5 for dinner (unless you have a dinner card).Monday (3/17) | Chestnut Square, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday (3/18) | McKinney Roots & Mission Regan, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday (3/19) | Grace Lake Ministries, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday (3/20) | Chestnut Square, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY

-wear long pants
-wear closed toed shoes
-work gloves
-water bottle
-sack lunch

ADULTS NEEDED

In order to stay safe and be compliant with Ministry Safe Policy of our church, we need a few adults to help each day. Please let us know if you are available to be a chaperone or you can register at the link. In order for adults registration to be free, you can use coupon code ADULT.

We are looking forward to spending time in mission with our youth and our community! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

https://fumcmckinneyyouth.regfox.com/2025-spring-break-mission-week


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Preschool Now Enrolling!

REGISTRATION for the 2025-2026 School year is NOW OPEN!
We have classes for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year old children.
 
To be eligible, your child MUST be at least 2 years old on or before September 1,2025.  No exceptions will be made.
 
Tours are available by appointment.
 
For more information, contact Jane Mills or call 214-592-8980.

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Mission Panama Info Meeting

Panama Mission Time.  We will have a Informational meeting on Monday, February 24th at 7pm in the Church Parlor and also via Zoom.  If you are interested in hearing about the amazing work the we are doing in Panama, please come and hear the stories and answer any questions.  If you are unable to attend personally, please email Ann Spaight at ann.spaight@yahoo.com and she will send you the Zoom information.  There is room for everyone and there is a place for everyone.  If God is calling you to do some Mission Work, this is the perfect trip for you.


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Valentine Treats for Caldwell Staff

We are always trying to show love for our friends at Caldwell Elementary! This month, we are bringing Valentine’s Day snacks and treats for Caldwell staff meeting on February 19. If you would like to provide food and supplies, help with setup/dropoff, or make a donation toward the cost, click here to email missions coordinator Pam Parmley.


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Parents’ Night Out

Enjoy a Parent’s Night Out while your kiddos come play, eat and have fun!

This event will be Friday, February 14 from 5pm-8pm, and is open to all children ages birth-5th grade. Dinner will be provided, but please bring a labeled water bottle with water only for your children.   

This event will be $25 for 1 child, $40 for 2 children and $45 for 3+ children. Scholarships are available, if needed. Please contact Ashley Lehman for more information.  

We would love for your help with this event! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Ashley. Volunteers must be at least 15 years or older. 

Click this link to fill out a mandatory smartwaiver. 


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Laity Covenant Day Event

Laity Covenant Day ’25 (Virtual Event)

Join Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr. for Laity Covenant Day 2025!

We are excited to kick off the new year with renewal, inspiration, and a spirit of covenant at The Horizon Texas Conference. Join us for an uplifting and interactive Zoom event led by Hesha Abrams, Esq., an internationally acclaimed mediator, negotiator, speaker, and author. She will guide us in finding the sacred calm in our lives.

Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, January 25, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM (CST)
  • Platform: Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation email)
 
Laity or lay leaders are members of the congregation.  This event is open to all!

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