SAVE THE DATE - Dearborn First UMC’s 100th BUILDING BIRTHDAY BASH! One hundred years of our two-hundred-year legacy have been spent in this current building, dedicated in November, 1926. Help us celebrate with a special rededication worship service and celebration lunch following! RSVP by September 1, 2026 using the online form.

ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR REHEARSALS will take place every Wednesday, starting September 9 at 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor bell room. If interested, please come or contact Sandi Smith: smccann1436@gmail.com with questions.

Kids grades K-5 are invited to come to children’s choir every Wednesday, starting September 9 in the Sanctuary. Songs will be shared during worship later in the month.

Are you or have you been a member of the workforce? We want to celebrate you on Sunday, September 6 @ 10 a.m. Please submit your name, profession / job title, place of employment and a photo of yourself (at work is even better) by Wednesday, September 2. Fill out the online form, or contact the church office: 313-563-5200, ext. 0 during business hours.

SING WITH THE BONUS POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come Sunday, August 30 & September 6. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

ADULT CHOIR REHEARSALS will take place every Wednesday, starting August 26 at 7:15 p.m. in the Wesleyan Hall. All adults and youth (age 13+) are invited to participate. Contact Bob: music@dearbornfirstumc.org with questions.

BLESSING of the BACKPACKS at Dearborn First UMC! Sunday, August 23rd during worship. Students and their backpacks will receive a special blessing. Get the school year started off right - blessed by God, full of promise and excitement!

SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the DFUMC Library Parlor. Get your questions answered and explore what it means to be part of a faith community at Dearborn First UMC.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 6 - 8 P.M., DFUMC Wesleyan Hall - Come learn more about what happened at Annual Conference this year, and why it matters. Pizza, salad, and beverages provided!

Celebrate on this last day of Sunday school before summer break!

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: June 7 - July 26. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

In honor and remembrance of those who gave their lives in service to our country, Dearborn First UMC offices will be closed Monday, May 25. In case of pastoral emergency, contact Pastor Suzy: 313-563-5200, ext. 1

Sunday, May 24 @ 10 a.m. we will honor and remember beloved DFUMC military personnel who died in service to our country. Submit your loved one’s information to be remembered, using the online form (DearbornFirstUMC.org/memorialday) or contact the office (313-563-5200 ext. 0) by Tuesday, May 19.

Dearborn First UMC MUSIC SUNDAY, May 17 @ 10 a.m. Come worship and praise God through the love of music, led by our own music staff and congregational musicians! Worship in person, or via livestream on our LIVE page, on Facebook LIVE, and on YouTube.

EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, April 5 @ 10 a.m. Celebrate the hope of New Life in the Risen Christ! Come celebrate in person, or via livestream here on our website (DearbornFirstUMC.org/live) on Facebook (DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook) and on YouTube (DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube).

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 3 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - Come reflect on the Final hours of Christ through dramatic readings. Worship in person, or via livestream on our LIVE page: DearbornFirstUMC.org/live, on our Facebook page: DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook or on YouTube: DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube.

Good Friday, April 3, noon - 1 p.m. DFUMC Music Director provides music for quiet meditation and reflection on this day of Christ’s crucifixion. This is an open format, so you are invited to come and go anytime during this one-hour period.

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP, Thursday, April 2, 7 p.m. Experience the Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples with Holy Communion, open to all.

PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, March 29 @ 10 a.m. Come experience Jesus and his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem in person, or via livestream here on our website (DearbornFirstUMC.org/live) on Facebook (DearbornFirstUMC.org/facebook) and on YouTube (DearbornFirstUMC.org/youtube).

The FREE event will feature a guest speaker, Doug Marks, a long-time educator and DFUMC member, as well as a light breakfast. RSVP using the online form, or contact the church office: 313-563-5200, ext. 0

Mark the beginning of Lent with this service of ashes Wednesday, February 18 at 7 p.m. The is a service of  witness to our personal sin and to our communal failure to protect our neighbors from the oppression of persecution and deportation.

SUNDAY, February 15 @ 10 A.M. Dearborn First UMC will welcome new members into this inclusive, affirming faith community during worship.

SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, January 18 at 11:15 a.m. in the DFUMC Parlor. Get your questions answered and explore what it means to be part of a faith community at Dearborn First UMC.

Come honor the greatness woven throughout the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a celebration with song, prayer, and acknowledgement of those within our congregations who are pivotal examples of his legacy.

Attend in person or via livestream

Presented by the Greater Detroit District of the United Methodist Church. Co-hosted by: Trenton Faith United Methodist Church

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 @ 11:15 A.M. - stay after worship and help UN-decorate the church as we move into the season of Epiphany. Great activity for all ages!

KIDS’ CLUB meets with a COOL theme THIS SUNDAY, starting 15 minutes after worship! Kids grades K - 5 are invited to come for an hour of faith, friends, and fun games, crafts, and activities!

Look forward to Christmas morning at this simple service of reflection and Holy Communion - open to all. In-person worship only - Not available on livestream.

Experience the Christmas story told through scripture and song, featuring Dearborn First UMC’s handbell and vocal choirs. In-person and livestream at DearbornFirstUMC.org/live

Enjoy pre-service music featuring handbells, vocalists and instrumentalists. As this is also a gathering and arrival time, we ask that you do so in quiet meditation.