Partner with a nearby school through the weekly Learning and Light Bible Club, seasonal events, teacher appreciation, and other opportunities to support students and staff.
Serving & Missions · First McKinney Church, Texas
Local Missions at First McKinney: Serve Your Community
Loving our neighbors starts right where God has placed us.
Local Missions at a Glance
Through local missions, First McKinney serves McKinney year-round through a weekly Bible club at Finch Elementary, ESL, food ministry, and community outreach with local partners who care for foster and adoptive families, people experiencing homelessness, schools, and others in our community. We meet practical needs, build relationships, and look for opportunities to share the hope of the Gospel.
Our Conviction
Why We Serve Our City
For more than 150 years, First McKinney has been part of the McKinney community, and loving our neighbors continues to be an important part of who we are. We believe that by meeting practical needs, we can build genuine relationships that open doors to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Church community outreach ministry gives us opportunities to show up, care for people, and invest in the community God has placed around us.
Whether we’re serving a school, helping a family, providing a meal, or simply building a relationship, our desire is the same: to love our neighbors well and help them know the hope found in Jesus.
Our desire is the same: to love our neighbors well and help them know the hope found in Jesus.
Where We Serve
Partners & Programs
Through local outreach, First McKinney builds relationships with local organizations, schools, and ministries that are caring for people throughout our community. Here are some of the ways we serve alongside them:
Help neighbors strengthen their English skills while building relationships in a welcoming environment. Classes are offered Wednesday nights during the fall and spring semesters.
Volunteer for ESLHelp provide food for individuals and families in our community through a local ministry partner.
Support children and families connected to foster, adoptive, and kinship care through practical care and meaningful relationships.
Serve alongside a local ministry providing help, hope, and pathways toward stability for people experiencing homelessness.
During periods of dangerously cold weather, First McKinney opens its doors to provide a warm, safe place for neighbors who need shelter from the cold.
Support efforts to equip students and school staff to share Jesus and help others grow in their faith.
CommonGood Medical is a faith-based non-profit who looks to share the love of Christ by providing hope and healing for the whole person.
In a world that tells women that abortion is "easy" and "okay," Hope Women's Center strives to provide compassionate care and encourage women to choose life.
Mission Regan's vision is to share the love of Christ both locally and globally by collecting surplus medical supplies from those who have plenty and sharing them with those in need.
Direction 61:3 walks alongside aged out foster children to provide support as they transition out of foster care and into independent young adult life.
Getting Started
Find a Way to Serve That Fits Your Life
You don’t have to travel far to make a difference. Local community service offers meaningful ways to serve right here in McKinney, with opportunities that vary by ministry, schedule, and season. Whether you have a few hours or are ready to serve more regularly, there are ways to step in and care for our neighbors.
Through our church outreach volunteer programs, you might serve alongside a local partner, support a school, help provide food, practice English with a neighbor, or join a seasonal project. Explore current opportunities and find a place to start.
Missions Wall · Community Lobby
Serving opportunities are shared as they become available. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn more about our local ministry partners and find links to their websites for current ways to serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Local Missions
First McKinney serves our neighbors through year-round community outreach, including the Learning and Light Bible Club at Finch Elementary, ESL, food ministry, seasonal warming-station ministry, and partnerships that support schools, foster and adoptive families, and people experiencing homelessness throughout McKinney.
The Learning and Light Bible Club is a weekly after-school Bible club at Finch Elementary in McKinney. It gives students an opportunity to learn about the Bible and Jesus while building relationships with caring volunteers. First McKinney also supports Finch Elementary through seasonal events, teacher appreciation, and other opportunities throughout the year.
First McKinney's English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers free English classes for neighbors who want to strengthen their language skills in a welcoming environment. Along the way, volunteers build genuine relationships and have opportunities to share the hope of Jesus. If you're interested in volunteering, we'd love to help you get involved.
First McKinney works alongside a local ministry partner to help provide food for individuals and families in our community. Opportunities to serve vary based on current needs. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby or connect with our Missions team to learn about current opportunities.
First McKinney partners with Embrace to support children and families connected to foster, adoptive, and kinship care. Through practical care, encouragement, and genuine relationships, volunteers can come alongside families and offer support. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn more about Embrace and current ways to serve.
First McKinney partners with Emmanuel Labor, a local ministry providing help, hope, and home for neighbors experiencing homelessness. We also respond to seasonal needs in our community, including serving as a warming station during dangerously cold weather. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn more and find current opportunities to serve. Sign ups for warming station come out via Emmanuel Labor Facebook page
Yes. Serving together can be a meaningful way for families to put their faith into action and help kids and students learn what it looks like to love and serve others. Opportunities vary by ministry and age, so visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby or watch for current opportunities to serve together as a family.
Not necessarily. Many local outreach opportunities don’t require previous experience, and you’ll receive the information or preparation needed for the role. Requirements vary by ministry and partner, so don’t let a lack of experience keep you from taking a step. Visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to explore our local partners and current ways to serve.
Both are ways to follow Jesus by serving others. Serving at church uses your gifts to support the ministries and people of First McKinney, while local missions takes us into the McKinney community to serve our neighbors through local partnerships and outreach opportunities. Explore Serve the Church for ministry teams or Local Missions for ways to serve in our community.
Start by exploring our local ministry partners and current opportunities to serve. First McKinney shares local missions opportunities as they arise. You can also visit the Missions Wall in the Community Lobby to learn more about our local partners and find current ways to get involved. Find a place that interests you, and take your next step to serve.
Your Next Step
Take Your Next Step to Serve Locally
God has placed us in McKinney for a reason, and there are meaningful ways to love and serve the neighbors around us. Explore our local ministry partners and discover opportunities to get involved. You don't have to go far to make a difference. Ask God where He may be leading you to serve, and take your next step.