Welcome to
Dearborn First UMC!

Whether you’re black, white, gay, straight,
baptized, unbaptized,
if you know all about Jesus,
or are still learning and questioning
or if you’re somewhere in between
all of these things -

YOU ARE WELCOME HERE!

WELCOME!

Find details about our beliefs, our staff,
and worshiping here.

Check out what’s up next for kids and families!

Homecoming Festival Parking!

GOING TO DEARBORN
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL?
Park at Dearborn First UMC!
Friday - Saturday, Aug. 1-3

Your donation supports scholarships for Youth Camp and mission trips! Easy walking distance to all the fun.
It’s a win-win!
The parking lot opens at noon Friday thru Sunday!

GET READY FOR AN EXCITING TWIST: SUNDAY SCHOOL AT THE MOVIES!
Sundays through August
during 10 A.M. worship

Kids are invited for an awesome movie time filled with fun and friends! Nursery care (ages 0-4) and kid-friendly sanctuary spaces (Wee Worship and Creator Kid Space) available too!

Backpack Blessings

COME START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT!
Sunday, August 24
during 10 A.M. worship

Hey Students (all ages!): Bring your backpacks to worship (in-person or livestream) at 10 a.m. on Sunday. August 24 to receive a blessing for a great school year, full of promise!

Learn More. Find your Fit. Make a Connection!

  • Explore Faith

    All ages can connect with God through worship, bible study, and other faith-building activities.

    Explore

  • Experience Caring Community

    Become part of a welcoming, inclusive community that cares for each other by reaching out, gathering in, and having fun!

    Find your Fit

  • Do Good in the World

    Part of living in faith is loving our neighbors. Find ways to answer God’s call to show love and make the world a better place.

    Spread Goodness

Upcoming ways to get involved!

Featured
Summer Pop-Up Choir
Aug 10
Summer Pop-Up Choir

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: August 10, 17, 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Sunday School at the Movies!
Aug 10
Sunday School at the Movies!

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

Sermon Chat
Aug 11
Sermon Chat

Weekly Small Group Discussion starts Monday, August 11, 7 - 8 p.m. in DFUMC’s Wesleyan Hall. Faith-based conversations led by DFUMC member Dave Rooke, are based on the sermon topics from the prior Sunday. Flexible format means you can come to one, any, or all of the sessions as your schedule allows.

Mission Team Planning Meeting
Aug 13
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!

Dearborn Community Food Pantry
Aug 16
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.

Summer Pop-Up Choir
Aug 17
Summer Pop-Up Choir

JOIN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Low commitment. Come any or all Sundays: August 17, 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Sunday School at the Movies!
Aug 17
Sunday School at the Movies!

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

Birthday Party + Ice Cream Social
Aug 17
Birthday Party + Ice Cream Social

Let’s Celebrate Pastor Suzy’s Big-60 with ice cream! SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 following worship.

Blessing of the Backpacks
Aug 24
Blessing of the Backpacks

BLESSING of the BACKPACKS at Dearborn First UMC! Sunday, August 24th during worship. Students and their backpacks will receive a special blessing. Get the school year started off right - blessed by God, full of promise and excitement!

Sunday School at the Movies!
Aug 24
Sunday School at the Movies!

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

FREE CONCERT - L'Invenzione Baroque Ensemble
Aug 24
FREE CONCERT - L'Invenzione Baroque Ensemble

FREE CONCERT: Dearborn First UMC presents Michigan-based L’Invenzione Baroque Ensemble and their collection, “In the Shadows of Vesuvius.” Sunday, August 24 at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. The concert is free, but a donation basket will be available. Spread the word - bring a friend!

DFUMC Membership Exploration
Aug 25
DFUMC Membership Exploration

SEEKING A FAITH COMMUNITY? Curious about membership at Dearborn First UMC? Come explore church membership with Pastor Suzy Sunday, August 31 at 11:15 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.

Summer Pop-Up Choir
Aug 31
Summer Pop-Up Choir

LAST CHANCE TO SING IN THE SUMMER POP-UP CHOIR! Come August 31. Rehearse @ 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary, Sing during worship @ 10 a.m.

Sunday School at the Movies!
Aug 31
Sunday School at the Movies!

Sundays through August - Kids grades K - 5 are invited to Sunday school at the Movies during worship. Follow Ms. Tracy to the Wesleyan Hall after Family Moment to enjoy faith and fun with movies!

Labor Day - DFUMC Office Closed
Sep 1
Labor Day - DFUMC Office Closed

HAPPY Labor Day! In observance of the holiday, Dearborn First UMC offices will be closed Monday, September 1. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday. For Pastoral Emergency, please call Pastor Suzy Todd at 313-563-5200, ex. 1.