Mission Crafting
Tap into your creative side and use your skills for a good cause! Come to MISSION CRAFTING Wednesdays, starting February 26, 5 - 6 p.m. in DFUMC’s former library space. Projects include creating a non-traditional worship banner from pop cans, weaving mats from plastic grocery bags for unhoused persons, and sewing dresses from pillow cases for children in Africa.
Game Night!
Come have fun at Wednesday Game Nights, starting February 25, 6 - 7 p.m. in the Wesleyan Hall! All are welcome!
A Night of Art & Protest
THURSDAY, March 12 @ 7 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. This event will focus on the militarization in our communities.
Michigan UMC ADVOCACY DAY
Michigan UMC Advocacy Day, Wednesday, March 18 in Lansing, Michigan. Michigan United Methodists and friends will gather to impact change in the area of food insecurity. Activities include meeting with lawmakers, writing letters, and peaceful gathering, prayer and worship.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Ash Wednesday Worship Service
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.
Michigan UMC ADVOCACY DAY Lunch and Learn
Michigan UMC Advocacy Day Lunch and Learn via Zoom on FEBRUARY 11 @ 12:15 P.M. Learn more about Advocacy Day which will address food insecurity at our state capitol on March 18.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Take part on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC takes on monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Michigan UMC ADVOCACY DAY Sneak Preview
Michigan UMC Advocacy Day Sneak Peek Preview via Zoom on JANUARY 26 @ 7 P.M. Learn more about Advocacy Day which will address food insecurity at our state capitol on March 18.
Office Closed: MLK Day 2026
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 2026 - DFUMC Offices will be closed in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For pastoral emergencies, contact Pastor Suzy: 313-563-5200, ext. 1 or pastor@dearbornfirstumc.org
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Take part on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC takes on monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
32nd 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: Trenton Faith United Methodist Church
UN-Hanging of the Greens
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!
9th Annual Souperbowl Challenge
10th Annual Souperbowl Challenge Jan. 11 through Feb. 8, 2026. Four local churches compete to fill their food pantries to help those in need. Please bring donations to the DFUMC Welcome Center - BUT PLEASE WAIT UNTIL JANUARY 11! We are focusing on the Rotating Shelter through Jan. 10.
You will also be able to donate financially - cash, check, or online. Those details will be available soon!
DFUMC/CASS Rotating Shelter
Come provide hospitality and friendship as we host 20 unhoused persons from Cass Community Social Services Jan. 3 - 10. Some volunteer shifts are still open. Check them out and sign up at DearbornFirstUMC.org/shelter-volunteer
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Take part on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
A Night of Art & Protest: Immigration
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4 @ 7 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. This pilot event will focus on immigration, with the potential to launch a series of similar events throughout the year on different justice issues.
Holiday In-Gathering
HOLIDAY IN-GATHERING: bring food donations to 10 a.m. worship on Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, to support the food pantries at Henry Ford College and U-M Dearborn.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Take part on the 2nd Tuesdays of the month, at 6 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Cass Rotating Shelter Informational Meeting
SUNDAY, NOV. 9 FOLLOWING WORSHIP, DFUMC sanctuary, come find out more about volunteering at the Cass Rotating Shelter that will take place at Dearborn First UMC January 3 - 10, 2026. There will be lots of ways to get involved and support this important ministry!
Trunk or Treat
Dearborn First UMC TRUNK OR TREAT Sunday, October 26, 3 - 4 p.m., Dearborn First UMC parking lot, 22124 Garrison St. Candy and FUN for all ages!
Lunch Packing for NOAH at Central
Dearborn First Missions invites you to help assemble 300 sack lunches for NOAH at Central. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 in DFUMC Welcome Center/Library area. 5:00 p.m. - FREE PIZZA. 5:30 p.m. - lunch sack packing until all 300 are finished. You can also volunteer to make sandwiches at home, donate online, and/or deliver the sandwiches to Central UMC in Detroit on the morning of Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. - 1 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. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
DFUMC Church Conference
Dearborn First UMC’s annual Church Conference, the yearly business meeting of the local church, will take place Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. RSVP for the Zoom Link by Sunday, October 12th.
Blessing in a Backpack Pack Session
6 - 7 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO PACK LUNCHES FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK! Tuesday, October 14 @ 1 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church. Dearborn First UMC is once again committing to monthly packing sessions to help fight hunger in Dearborn.
Church Has Left the Building
On Sunday September 21 at 10 a.m., the congregation of Dearborn First UMC are joining United Methodists across Greater Detroit in service to our communities. We are leaving the building to clean up, cheer up, and share love to our neighbors. Meet at the church at 10 a.m. for a brief worship service and then take part in one of several activities that appeals to you!
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 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. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.
Mission Team Planning Meeting
Get in on the Ground Floor of 2 MAJOR mission events Wednesday, August 13 @ 6:30 in the Wesleyan Hall. Come help plan “Church has Left the Building” - Sunday morning mission OUTSIDE our church building on September 21, and the Rotating Shelter January 3-10 as we feed and house clients of Cass Community Social Services. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Homecoming Parking Fundraiser!
Support Kids and Youth programs while you have fun greeting the community! Help park cars during Dearborn Homecoming. Proceeds support Kid and youth programs like camp scholarships and mission trips.
Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Food Distribution takes place the third Saturday of every month. Show up at Good Shepherd UMC from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. to serve, or to be served. Learn more on our food ministry web page.