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Care Ministries & Support Groups at First McKinney

Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Care at a Glance

The care ministries at First McKinney offer Christian support groups, pastoral care, and prayer for difficult seasons. Find grief support through GriefShare, separation and divorce support through DivorceCare, cancer support through Beacon of Hope, and support for progressive neurological conditions and caregivers through Joy through the Journey.

If you need immediate help

  • In immediate danger

    Call 911.

  • Emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide

    Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

  • To talk with someone from First McKinney

    Call (972) 542-0041 and ask to speak with a pastor.

Find Care & Support

Hard seasons look different, and so does the support you may need. First McKinney offers care groups where you can find biblical encouragement, practical help, and people who understand some of what you are walking through. You do not need to be a member of First McKinney to begin the conversation.

GriefShare logo — white wordmark on a navy background

Grief Support

GriefShare

GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief support group for people mourning the death of a loved one. Through video teaching, group conversation, and personal reflection, GriefShare offers practical help and biblical hope as you navigate grief. You can participate at your own pace, and you are never required to share more than you are comfortable sharing.

GriefShare is offered during select semesters. Our next group is planned for Spring 2027. Check back for registration details, or contact our Care Team to learn more.

  • Next group Spring 2027
Ask About GriefShare
DivorceCare logo — white wordmark on a purple background

Separation & Divorce Support

DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a Christ-centered divorce support group for people navigating separation or divorce. Sessions combine video teaching, group discussion, and personal reflection to address the practical and emotional challenges that can accompany this season. Many of the leaders have experienced divorce themselves and understand the road toward healing and rebuilding.

DivorceCare is offered during select semesters. Our next group is planned for Spring 2027. Check back for registration details, or contact our Care Team to learn more.

  • Next group Spring 2027
Ask About DivorceCare
Beacon of Hope Cancer Care logo — an orange lighthouse inside a circle above the group name

Cancer Support

Beacon of Hope

Beacon of Hope is a cancer support group for anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, spouses, family members, and caregivers. For more than 22 years, this community has gathered to offer prayer, encouragement, and support from people who understand many of the challenges a cancer diagnosis can bring.

Beacon of Hope meets once a month.

  • Meets Once a month
Connect With Beacon of Hope
Joy through the Journey logo over a photograph of an older couple embracing

Neuro Progressive Support

Joy through the Journey

Joy through the Journey is a neuro progressive support group for individuals living with progressive neurological conditions and the family members and caregivers walking alongside them. The group provides a place for conversation, prayer, encouragement, and community with others navigating a long and changing journey.

The next Joy through the Journey gathering is planned for 2027. Contact the Care Team for more information.

  • Rhythm Second Tuesday of each month
  • Time 5:30–7:00 PM
  • Room Chapel
Connect With Joy through the Journey

Your hard season may not have a group name

If what you’re carrying doesn’t fit one of the groups above, you can still reach out. A minister can listen, pray with you, and help you consider a helpful next step. You don’t need to know exactly what to ask for before you call.

Talk With Our Care Team

Care That Goes Beyond a Group

There are seasons when what you need most is someone to listen and pray with you. First McKinney’s pastoral team provides care through difficult seasons, including hospital visits, prayer, and personal conversations.

You can also submit a prayer request at any time. Each Monday, our staff gathers to pray over submitted requests and needs from across our church and community. Requests designated confidential are shared only with pastoral staff.

Talk With a Pastor Submit a Prayer Request
A pastor praying with two people, heads bowed, at First McKinney Baptist Church

What to Expect From a Care Group

Walking into a support group for the first time can feel difficult. You are welcome to listen before you share, ask questions, and participate at your own pace. Each group is different, but the goal is the same: to offer a caring place where you can find encouragement and support alongside others who understand the season you are facing.

No polished story required. Just come as you are.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Care

First McKinney offers four primary care and support groups: GriefShare for those mourning the death of a loved one, DivorceCare for people experiencing separation or divorce, Beacon of Hope for anyone impacted by cancer, and Joy through the Journey for people living with progressive neurological conditions and their caregivers.

Yes. GriefShare is a Christ-centered grief support group for people mourning the death of someone they love. It is offered during select semesters at First McKinney. Current meeting and registration information is listed in the GriefShare section above.

Yes. DivorceCare is a Christ-centered divorce support group for people navigating separation or divorce. It combines video teaching, group discussion, and personal reflection and is offered during select semesters.

Yes. Beacon of Hope is a cancer support group for anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, survivors, family members, spouses, and caregivers. The group provides prayer, encouragement, and community with others who understand many of the challenges of a cancer journey.

Yes. Joy through the Journey is a neuro progressive support group for people living with progressive neurological conditions and the family members and caregivers walking alongside them. The group offers conversation, prayer, encouragement, and community.

No. First McKinney’s care groups welcome people from the community. You do not need to be a church member to ask for help or begin a conversation with our Care Team.

Some care groups meet during select semesters or on different schedules throughout the year. Their information remains on this page so you can learn what is available and see when the next group is expected to begin. You can also contact the Care Team for current information.

Yes. First McKinney’s pastoral team is available to care for people through difficult seasons, and you can submit a prayer request at any time. If you are not sure what kind of support you need, contacting the Care Team is a good place to begin.

You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone

Whatever brought you to this page, you don’t have to know exactly where to begin. Find the care group that fits your season, ask someone to pray with you, or contact our team and tell us what you’re carrying. We would be honored to listen and help you find a next step.

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