FREE Young Adult Retreat
Free Young Adult Retreat, April 4 - 6: Flexible arrival and departure days and times. Escape the daily grind and explore faith at Lake Louise Camp & Retreat Center in Boyne Falls, MI. Register by April 1. DFUMC Youth Director, Bailey Brown, will be attending and invites you to carpool.
Holy Week Breakfast
The FREE event will feature a guest speaker, Rev. Steve Perrine of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Dearborn, as well as a light breakfast of hard-boiled eggs, pastries, fruit and coffee or tea. RSVP using the online form, or contact the church office: 313-563-5200
Palm Sunday Worship
PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, April 13 @ 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).
Maundy Thursday Worship
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP, Thursday, April 17, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Experience the time of Passover celebrated at the Last Supper of Jesus and His disciples with a Seder meal, led by Rabbi Jerry Weinstein. Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason St., Dearborn.
Good Friday Worship
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 18 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - 1570 Mason Street, Dearborn. Come reflect on the Final 7 Words of Christ, combined with our friends at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. Pastor Suzy Todd preaching. 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.
Trunk or Tr'EASTER
EASTER FUN FOR ALL AGES! Grab your basket and come to Dearborn First UMC’s parking lot where you can load up on goodies as you follow the trail of festively-decorated trunks and friendly faces!
Easter Sunday Worship
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP, Sunday, April 20 @ 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).
Book Discussion w/Pastor Suzy
BOOK DISCUSSION with Pastor Suzy, Monday, March 10, 6 p.m., DFUMC Wesleyan Hall (In-Person). Based on the book “The Church Unique” by church consultant, Will Mancini. Learn about a new model for visioning that helps church leaders cast a vision, capture culture, and create movement. RSVP using the online form or email pastor@dearbornfirstumc.org
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
Mark the beginning of Lent with this service of ashes Wednesday, March 5 at 7 p.m. The service will be both in-person and online via livestream. View on our LIVE page, on Facebook, or on YouTube.
Drive-Up Imposition of Ashes
Come kick off Lent with Drive-Up Imposition of Ashes on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Good Shepherd UMC, 1570 Mason Street.
Book Discussion with Pastor Suzy
BOOK DISCUSSION with Pastor Suzy: “The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America" by Richard Rothstein. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17 @ 6 P.M. - In-Person only - DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. DearbornFirstUMC.org/study
DFUMC Kids' Club
DFUMC Kids’ Club Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15 PM, DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. Come join Andrew Gladstone-Highland for faith and fun! Kids learn about God and each other through singing, bells, games, storytelling and more! Come get the wiggles out and see where the Spirit leads us!
DFUMC Kids' Club
DFUMC Kids’ Club Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15 PM, DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. Come join Andrew Gladstone-Highland for faith and fun! Kids learn about God and each other through singing, bells, games, storytelling and more! Come get the wiggles out and see where the Spirit leads us in the New Year!
31st Annual Celebration Honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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: Grosse Pointe United Methodist Church.
DFUMC Kids' Club
DFUMC Kids’ Club Wednesdays 6:30 - 7:15 PM, DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. Come join Andrew Gladstone-Highland for faith and fun! Kids learn about God and each other through singing, bells, games, storytelling and more! Come get the wiggles out and see where the Spirit leads us in the New Year!
Prayer Ministry Small Group
Explore prayer as active ministry during this 6-week small group session, led by Pastor Suzy Todd. Mondays, 6 - 7:30 p.m., January 6 - Feb. 10, DFUMC Wesleyan Hall. Contact Pastor Suzy if interested, or if you have questions.
Ministry Launchpad Workshop
SUNDAY JANUARY 5 @ NOON - DFUMC Ministry Launchpad Workshop designed to equip dreamers and leaders looking to start or strengthen ministries at Dearborn First UMC.
Celebration of Ministry/Gladstone Farewell!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 @ 10 A.M. - the Celebration continues as we look back on a year of mission and ministry at Dearborn First UMC, while saying Thank-you and Farewell to DFUMC Director of Youth and Young Adults, Carl Gladstone, and his family.
Christmas Eve Worship: Communion & Candlelight Service
Usher in Christmas morning at this simple service of reflection and Holy Communion - open to all. In-person worship only - Not available on livestream.
Christmas Eve Worship: Lessons & Carols
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
Christmas Eve Worship: Music for Meditation
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.
The ABCs of Christmas!
Celebrate Christmas Eve with family at this interactive, intergenerational worship service tailored for kids and kids-at-heart! In-Person and Livestream.
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
FREE CONCERT: Detroit Handbell Ensemble
FREE HOLIDAY CONCERT: Detroit Handbell Ensemble. Sunday, December 15 @ 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC.
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
Sermon Chat - Waiting with Wonder!
This new Advent sermon chat series explores the origin story of Jesus and calls us to pay attention to the true meaning of Advent. Details and Zoom RSVP here at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!
Hanging of the Greens: Staging & Setup PARTY!
Hanging of the Greens Staging & Setup party to deck the halls for Advent! Sunday, November 24. Light bites immediately following worship (bring your favorite treat to share!). Staging and setup activities start at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!
Youth Retreat @ Lake Louise
Join youth from our church and others for a late Fall trip to the beautiful Lake Louise Camp and Retreat Center. We’ll enjoy nature, bonfires, s’mores, games, music and more. Plus we’ll get our hands busy with service projects around the camp and local area.
When: November 22-24, 2024
We’ll depart from DFUMC parking lot as close to 3pm as possible on Friday 11/22
We’ll retrun by 3-4pm on Sunday 11/24.
Who: Youth grades 6th -12th.
Youth are encouraged to invite friends from school and other churches.
Cost: $25-$100 suggested contribution per person. Make Your Contribution Here.
As always, cost is based on family budget and should never be a barrier to participation. Scholarship funds are available, contact Carl Gladstone for information.
FROM LAKE LOUISE PROGRAM DIRECTOR GREG:
Greetings from Lake Louise!
We are very excited to be hosting a youth retreat. Right now, 25 young people have said they are coming, so it should be a great time. I have an update about lodging to share.
The youth will be staying in our lodges. Since the beds typically have linens during our retreat season, we decided to provide those along with towels to everyone. They won’t have to pack bedding (unless they have a special pillow or blanket) or towels. All they need is their bathroom gear and clothing. Each lodge has two sleeping areas with attached bathrooms. One lodge will be used for girls and one for boys and we’ll probably use the gathering rooms in both for activities.
Meals will be eaten in our dining hall which is in a separate building we call the Retreat Center. These will be taken with adults who lead youth ministries at their own churches. Some of these leaders are bringing youth with them and some are coming for personal training and renewal.
The retreat begins at 7pm Friday with a pizza feast and wraps up at 11am Sunday. Rev. Carl Gladstone of Dearborn UMC is leading the youth retreat and recruiting chaperones. Your kids will be in good hands for the weekend.
They can expect to have times for fun and fellowship, times for worship (often with the youth leaders on retreat), crafts, learning and maybe something for the benefit of others.
Thanks for sharing your dietary needs as part of the registration. We will do everything we can to provide the kinds of foods that are good for their bodies. If you need to make a change, please let me know. Also, although everyone will be responsible for their own medications (we won’t have a camp nurse), let me know if there are significant health issues to share with the retreat leaders.
The weather in November here can vary from pleasant to cold and from rainy to dry to possibly even a little snow, so they should pack for all kinds of conditions. Sturdy shoes are a good idea.
If you haven’t been here before, Lake Louise is located at 11037 Thumb Lake Road between Boyne Falls and Vanderbilt. From I-75 (northbound or southbound), take exit 290 from I-75 and head away from Vanderbilt on Old 27. Turn left by the Red Wing corner store and Whippy Dip on Thumb Lake Road and drive about 4 miles until you see our sign. From US-131, turn onto Thumb Lake Road just north of Boyne Falls by the Dollar General and drive about 7 miles. The lodges are in the middle of camp past the office, so follow the signs to the office and we’ll watch for you.
If you need to reach me, you can email glawton@lakelouisecommunity.org or call me at 231-549-2728. After business hours, call me at 269-317-7183.
Blessings,
Greg Lawton
Director of Camping and Outreach
Lake Louise Christian Community Camp & Retreat Center
11037 Thumb Lake Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
231.549.2728 (office)
Sunday Studio!
Sunday Studio
You’ve heard of Sunday School, now try Sunday Studio to help bring your faith to life.
When: 10:15am-11am (starting after Family Moment in worship)
Where: Youth Room (upstairs on the right)
What: Creative Practices Reflecting on the Message for the Day
Come try your hand at creative practices as a way to reflect on the scripture, music and messages of the worship service. We’ll have hands on creative practices and sometimes record our Dearborn First LIVE! podcast when we gather.
We’ll also have snacks to aid in our inspiration and we’ll give each other great feedback to perfect our craft.
See you in the studio!