
CONNECT

With God and Each Other
Connect with God and each other through worship, study and prayer. Hear God’s words, explore their meaning and power in our lives, and share God’s love with others as we grow in faith together.

CONNECT EVENTS
Free Young Adult Retreat, April 4 - 6: Flexible arrival and departure days and times. Escape the daily grind and explore faith at Lake Louise Camp & Retreat Center in Boyne Falls, MI. Register by April 1. DFUMC Youth Director, Bailey Brown, will be attending and invites you to carpool.
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
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).
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.
GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP, Friday, April 18 @ 7 p.m. at Dearborn First UMC - 1570 Mason Street, Dearborn. Come reflect on the Final 7 Words of Christ, combined with our friends at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church. 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.
EASTER FUN FOR ALL AGES! Grab your basket and come to Dearborn First UMC’s parking lot where you can load up on goodies as you follow the trail of festively-decorated trunks and friendly faces!
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).
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
CONNECT Ministries
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.
Dearborn First UMC values and offers a variety of methods for studying more about understanding and living out our faith in the world. Occasional, on-going, and one-time studies and book discussions are led by both clergy and lay people. Check them out at DearbornFirstUMC.org/study.
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.