SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, April 27 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.

COME CELEBRATE KIDS AND YOUTH at this worship service led by and for all ages! Kids and kids-at-heart will share in praise, prayer, and worship as children of God together! A Noisy Offering (loose change and bills) will be collected for a mission project, to be determined by the youth. Stay tuned for more details and get ready to celebrate in-person or via livestream at DearbornFirstUMC.org/live

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).

We are sorry to inform you that this year’s Trunk or Tr’Easter has been cancelled. Kids are invited to come celebrate at church on Easter morning at 10 a.m., and participate in all-ages worship - KIDS HELP LEAD! - on April 27 @ 10 a.m.

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 18 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - Come reflect on the Final 7 Words of Christ. 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.

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.

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).

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

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

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.

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: “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 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 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!

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 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!

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.

SUNDAY JANUARY 5 @ NOON - DFUMC Ministry Launchpad Workshop designed to equip dreamers and leaders looking to start or strengthen ministries at Dearborn First UMC.

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.

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.

Celebrate Christmas Eve with family at this interactive, intergenerational worship service tailored for kids and kids-at-heart! In-Person and Livestream.

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.

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.

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.

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 HOLIDAY CONCERT: Detroit Handbell Ensemble. Sunday, December 15 @ 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC.