CARE
FOR EACH OTHER
Experience supportive, caring community as we work together - and play together - to carry out the life and ministries of our church. We believe that in community the fullness of God’s hopes for the world can be made known.
Opportunities to Care for Each Other
Tap into your creative side and use your skills for a good cause! Come to MISSION CRAFTING Wednesdays, 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 whatever you may propose and wish to lead!
Saturday May 2, starting at 10 a.m. - It’s time for Creation Care in our community! Help clean the trails and gardens at University of Michigan Environmental Interpretive Center in Dearborn. Bring gloves, water bottle and tools if you have them. RSVP by April 15 so organizers know what kinds of jobs to assign!
Tap into your creative side and use your skills for a good cause! Come to MISSION CRAFTING Wednesdays, 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 whatever you may propose and wish to lead!
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.
The Book Club at Dearborn First UMC meets every 2nd Thursday of the month at 2 pm via In-person/Zoom hybrid. Email bookclub@dearbornfirstumc.org for the zoom link, or contact the church office during business hours (M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) 313.563.5200. The schedule of book titles through the year can be found at DearbornFirstUMC.org/book-club.
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.
Sunday, May 17th we’ll recognize and thank our dedicated clergy and staff for all their hard work and service over the last year. Monetary gifts of appreciation can be given online, or via cash or check payable to Dearborn First UMC, “Staff Appreciation” in the memo line.
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
Michigan Annual Conference, the yearly business/legislative session of the United Methodist Church in Michigan is fast approaching. Catch the event schedule and summaries of resolutions, special services and other activities at https://2026.michiganumc.org
Make a Joyful Noise - Sing with DFUMC Chancel Choir! Experience fun and fellowship while sharing the joy of music in worship on a regular basis.
The Book Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 2 p.m., September thru May, in-person and via Zoom. Contact library@dearbornfirstumc.org for the Zoom link. All are welcome.
The handbell ministry offers opportunities for all ages to experience fun and fellowship while sharing the joy of music in worship on a regular basis.
Dearborn First United Methodist Church is happy to host both member and nonmember wedding ceremonies in our picturesque sanctuary. All work is done through a dedicated wedding planner.
Knit/crochet Prayer Shawls that will be dedicated in a Worship Service and gifted to members, family and friends, who will benefit from the warmth and prayers of a Prayer Shawl.
Providing children’s ministry programming throughout the year with emphasis on connecting, caring, and serving our congregation and community both locally and globally.