Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Hands With Detroit
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024, 9 a.m. - noon, and 1 -4 p.m., Cass Community Social Services. Come take part in a volunteer day and help Dearborn First UMC fulfill its commitment as a Heartbeat Church! Join the volunteer team and/or donate items. Details at DearbornFirstUMC.org/donations
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Lenten Care Cards for the Homebound
ALL AGES ARE INVITED to come make cards for our homebound friends, Wednesday, March 20, 5 - 6:30 p.m. in the DFUMC library as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten opportunities for mission and caring. Pizza served at 5 p.m.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Penrickton Center for Blind Children
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Penrickton Center for Blind Children, Monday, March 11, 9:30 a.m. - noon, as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten mission events. Meet at 9 a.m. in the DFUMC parking lot to carpool. Contact Glenys Nellist with questions: glenysnellist@gmail.com.
Mission Talks
Workshop presented by the Greater Detroit District of the United Methodist Church, featuring 3 speakers with the aim of encouraging local congregations to initiate discussions or contemplate implementing similar initiatives.
Cass Work Day
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at Cass Community Social Services Thursday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. as part of Dearborn First UMC’s Lenten mission events. Meet at 9 a.m. in the DFUMC parking lot to carpool. Duties are yet unknown, so come prepared for anything.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry (Copy)
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
30th 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: Royal Oak First United Methodist Church.
8th Annual Souperbowl Challenge
8th Annual Souperbowl Challenge now through Feb. 11, 2024. Four local churches compete to fill their food pantries to help those in need. Give online or by check - $1 = 1 can!!! Learn more on our Food Ministries web page.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Christmas Toy Drive
DONATE NEW, UNWRAPPED TOYS to children in need now through December 10, or give a financial gift toward the cause. Details, supply list, and financial giving details at DearbornFirstUMC.org/donations
Holiday In-Gathering
HOLIDAY IN-GATHERING: bring food donations to 10 a.m. worship to support the food pantries at Henry Ford College and U-M Dearborn.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry (Copy)
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
2nd Annual Israel-Palestine Forum feat. Jonathan Kuttab
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. - 2nd Annual Israel-Palestine Forum featuring Jonathan Kuttab, Christ Episcopal Church, 120 N. Military. Sponsored by Intercultural Community Center in Dearborn in partnership with Dearborn First UMC, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Christ Episcopal Church, Mother of the Savior Church, Jewish Voice for Peace - Detroit, and Friends of Sabeel North America.
DFUMC Church Conference
Dearborn First UMC’s annual Charge Conference, the yearly business meeting of the local church, will take place Sunday, October 29th at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP for the zoom link by Wednesday, October 25th.
Trunk or Treat
Dearborn First UMC TRUNK OR TREAT Saturday, October 28, 3 - 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC parking lot, 22124 Garrison St. Candy and FUN for all ages!
PIZZA, PACKING & A PRAYER!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.. Dearborn First UMC Library/Welcome Center. Come help pack donated items into Dignity Kits to help those who are rebuilding after natural and man-made disasters. PERFECT FOR ALL AGES - this event is flexible to accommodate, age, ability, and choir rehearsals! Come and Go as you need to. Pizza is provided.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Immigration Law & Justice Michigan Discussion Event
Learn from Dr. Maya Barak, Associate Professor and author, about the long, slow process of immigration court.
Climate Consciousness Fall Spruce-Up Service Project Day
DFUMC Climate Consciousness Team is hosting a fall gardening day Saturday, September 23, 10:00 a.m. - noon. This is part of a long-range “growth” plan to help our gardens thrive naturally, with less watering and maintenance. Come help improve our impact on God’s creation.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Disaster Kit Rally
DONATE DIGNITY KIT SUPPLIES to survivors of disaster, both natural and man-made now through October 22, or give a financial gift toward the cause. Details, supply list, and financial giving details at DearbornFirstUMC.org/donations
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
School Supply Drive
DONATE SCHOOL SUPPLIES to children in need now through August 27, or give a financial gift toward the cause. Details, supply list, and financial giving details at DearbornFirstUMC.org/donations
Homecoming Parking Fundraiser!
Our Dearborn First UMC Homecoming Parking Fundraiser for youth camp scholarships and mission returns!
SIGN UP FOR SHIFTS HERE
Duties:
Hospitality during the parking fundraiser includes: covering entrances, taking donations (cash and online), guiding cars to spaces, handing out DFUMC promo materials for upcoming events, and generally being friendly.
Sign up with your favorite friends and have a parking party before or after heading over to Homecoming!
Impact:
With the help of our church family, the Parking Fundraise can raise thousands of dollars to help send youth to camp and on mission/service trips.
Shifts Are As Follows:
Friday
12-3pm
3-6pm
6-9pm
Saturday
12-3pm
3-6pm
6-9pm
Sunday
12-3pm
3-6pm
6-9pm
Thanks for partnering with us
on this important event!
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Juneteenth - Office Closed
Dearborn First UMC Offices closed in honor of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, June 20th. For pastoral emergencies, call Pastor David Nellist: 269-903-8560.