Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Dearborn First United Methodist Church is happy to host both member and non-member wedding ceremonies, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in our picturesque sanctuary. We hold every marriage as sacred and look forward to extending God’s blessings on you as a couple, united in love and faith.
If you are interested in booking a wedding ceremony here, please contact our Wedding Coordinator, Christie Brewster, at weddings@dearbornfirstumc.org.
Once you make contact with Christie, she can confirm the availability of your preferred date and give you details about current church wedding policies.
Each couple and planned ceremony is different, so touching base with our wedding coordinator can help ensure we will meet your specific needs.
More ways to experience caring community
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email bookclub@dearbornfirstumc.org for the zoom link, or contact the church office during business hours (M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 313.563.5200. The schedule of book titles through the year can be found at DearbornFirstUMC.org/book-club.
THURSDAY, November 12 @ 6:30 P.M., come to Dearborn First UMC to experience a night of advocacy and justice-seeking through art of all forms: visual arts, music, storytelling, and spoken prose.
On Sunday, November 15 @ 10 a.m., Dearborn First UMC will be honoring our veterans during a special moment in the worship service. If you, or somebody you know should be recognized, please submit your/their information using the online form at DearbornFirstUMC.org/veterans or contact the church office by Wednesday, November 11: 313-563-5200, ext. 0.
HOLIDAY IN-GATHERING: bring food donations to 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 22nd, 2026, to support the food pantries at Henry Ford College and U-M Dearborn.
Hanging of the Greens Staging & Setup party to deck the halls for Advent! Sunday, November 22. Light bites immediately following worship (bring your favorite treat to share!). Staging and setup activities start at 11:15 a.m.
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT: Detroit Handbell Ensemble. Saturday, December 12 @ 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 @ 7 P.M. - Live in concert: the Award-winning Five Lakes Silver Band brings holiday spirit to Dearborn First UMC! Admission = your donation. Spread the word - bring a friend!