INCLUDED PROGRAMMING
BIBLE STUDY
Saturday • 6:00 -7:00 pm • Sanctuary then Room 102 (Bldg A)
Join us each Saturday night during the 6:00 pm service. Drop off is in the sanctuary with an Included staff member. We will participate in opening worship and praise music. When the praise music is over, we will make our way to the classroom in room 102 (Bldg A). We will then enjoy a prepared Bible lesson that is applicable to everyday life and adapted for all ages. Parents can pick up in room 102 (Bldg A) in the gym.
We also offer buddies for our friends who want to be in classes with their peers within the Kids and Student Ministries. For more information or to request a buddy, contact us at included@fmcm.org.
STEPPING STONE
1st & 3rd Wednesday • 9:30 am -12:00 pm • The Gathering Room (Bldg D)
Stepping Stone is held on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 9:30 am-12:00 pm. Stepping Stone is open to the community for youth and adults to find a place where they can form relationships and have a great time doing so. We welcome guest speakers, participate in a variety of musical activities, cooking lessons, yoga, art activities, celebrate birthdays and holidays, mission and outreach, and so much more. There is literally something for everyone.
Upcoming Stepping Stone Dates:
- January 21
- February 4
- March 4
- April 1, 15
- May 6, 20
Registration for Stepping Stone
KEYSTONE
2nd Wednesday • 10:00 -11:30 am • The Gathering Room (Bldg D)
Keystone is open to the community for young adults who are looking to learn life skills. Each session we will learn a new skill or improve on what you already know. Some examples are money management, cooking, cleaning, learning how to change a tire, self defense, and so much more.
Upcoming Included Keystone Dates:
- January 14
- February 11
- March 11
- April 8
OUT AND ABOUT
Grab your family and join us for a monthly Included Ministry family date! Included Out and About is a fun way for us all to gather with our families once a month and have a good time! It’s fun to take a break from our busy schedules, enjoy some family time, and fellowship with one another.
Upcoming Included Out and About Dates:
- January 28 • 54th Street Restaurant • 11:30 am
- March 25 • MOD Pizza • 11:30 am
- April 22 • Los Molcajetes • 11:30 am
- May 13 • Blue Mound Cafe • 9:30 am
IDD RESOURCE FAIR
March 7 • 9:00 am – 1:00 pm • The Gym
The IDD Council’s Making Connections Disability Resource Fair brings together the disability resources in our community in one, easily accessible location. Families and caregivers can collect information and learn about the programs and services each provides.
FREE to attend!
INCLUDED GIVES BACK
Tuesday • 10:00 -11:00 am
As a faith family, we believe giving back to our community is an important tool for growing together in ministry. Once a month, we take some time to serve in our community and join our church in the many serving opportunities as well. We provide ways to serve as greeters before services, helping with a community garden, helping with our church market, preparing the communion elements, and then serving communion and serving on our Children’s Worship Team. There are many ways we can and do serve together!
Upcoming Included Gives Back Dates:
- April 22
MISSION WEEK
July 12 – 16, 2026
Every year, our congregation gathers around our students and Included participants as they go out to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the community. The Included experience is open to all those who are 18 years and older. This week, we offer our Included Special Needs participants a unique and meaningful experience. We use an adapted middle school mission week schedule to balance serving and fun. Participants will be dropped off at 7:15 am to eat breakfast with all the work teams before going out to their mission project. Some experiences will be outdoors as well as indoors. They will have a fun afternoon activity before heading to dinner and worship. Pickup is after worship each night at 8:30 pm.
First Methodist Mansfield serves as the home base when the work is done. Here, we have evenings full of incredible worship, gifted speakers, ridiculous games, great food, and so much more.
This is a week where lives are transformed through the presence of Jesus as we serve others.
Spaces are limited to ensure the safety of our participants and overall quality experience.
If you have any questions about our Included Mission Week experience, please email us at included@fmcm.org.